Features Writer, E! News & Online

Job description

Responsibilities

·  Conceive, write, and publish long-form digital content focused around celebrity, entertainment and pop culture events on a daily basis.
·  Monitor breaking news and identify ways to create in-depth coverage that drives engagement.
·  Help develop editorial franchises and reoccurring digital features.
·  Maintain the brand's tone and voice and ensure it remains consistent as stories are published.
·  Collaborate with linear and social producers to help translate long-form content onto other platforms.
·  Work with the design and photo teams to package content in a compelling way.
Job Number

38382BR
Posting Category

Digital Media
Country

United States
Sub-Business

E! Entertainment
About Us

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It's our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU's vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It's what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.

E! is the only global, multi-platform brand for all things pop culture. The network is currently available to 91 million cable and satellite subscribers in the U.S. "E! News" airs nightly on the network and is the leading multi-platform publisher delivering breaking entertainment news and pop culture coverage 24/7 across all digital and social media. E! programming includes popular series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," "Total Divas," "Botched," "Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry," "WAGS," and "Fashion Police," as well as the network's first original scripted series "The Royals." Additionally, E!'s "Live from the Red Carpet" signature events keep fans connected to their favorite stars on pop culture's biggest nights. E! is a network of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. For more corporate information, visit www.nbcuniversal.com.
State/Province

California
Career Level

Experienced
Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum three years experience writing celebrity or entertainment-driven content.
• Strong editorial judgment and experience with long-form feature storytelling.
Desired Characteristics

• A knowledge and affection for celebrity news and pop culture topics and an ability to identify engaging and provocative content.
• Experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Must be responsible, self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
City

Universal City
Notices

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.