Entertainment Email Writer (Freelance, Remote)
Drive the stories everyone clicks.EntertainmentNow.com — the premium entertainment news brand from the team behind Heavy.com — is looking for sharp, fast-moving freelance writers who live for the thrill of breaking news and know exactly what makes audiences click.This isn’t a traditional writing role. You’re the spark behind the story.You’ll be the person who spots the moment before it explodes — the celebrity twist, the viral clip, the trending headline — and turns it into irresistible email subject lines that drive massive traffic. You’ll help shape what millions of readers see, read, and share.If you instinctively know what people care about right now, and you can move at the speed of the internet, this role is built for you.What You’ll DoIdentify trending, breaking, and viral entertainment stories ahead of the curveCraft high-converting email headlines readers can’t ignoreSend daily and breaking news emails that drive pageviewsFeed story ideas and angles to writers to power email contentMonitor trends across social media, TV, podcasts, Google Trends, and moreCreate simple, eye-catching visuals for email campaignsCollaborate with editors and writers in a fast-paced digital newsroomWhat Makes You a FitYou have a strong instinct for what will click — and what won’tYou thrive under pressure and move quickly without overthinkingYou’re obsessed with pop culture, celebrity news, and viral trendsYou understand audience behavior and how headlines drive trafficYou’re comfortable using tools like Campaign Monitor and Google Chat (or can learn fast)You’re self-directed, proactive, and relentless about finding the next big storyWhy This Role Is DifferentYour performance directly impacts traffic — and your compensationYou’re not waiting for assignments — you’re driving the agendaYou’ll play a key role in reaching millions of readers through emailYou’ll be part of a high-volume, high-impact digital media operationDetailsRemote, freelance positionFlexible schedule, with expectations around timely news coveragePerformance-based compensation tied to pageviews generated through emailIf you’re the kind of person who refreshes Twitter, TikTok, and headlines constantly — and knows when something is about to blow up — we want to work with you.To apply (required):Send us:3 subject lines for the biggest entertainment story happening right now1 story idea you think would drive clicks today (with a proposed headline)Links or examples of relevant work (if you have them)Resume and cover letter Apply to: [email protected]