Senior Evening Entertainment Writer - UK

Dexerto Limited; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Senior Evening Entertainment Writer to create engaging content about online culture and trends. This remote role requires strong editorial judgment and a passion for viral stories across platforms like X and TikTok. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in entertainment journalism and the ability to pitch bold ideas. Join us to have your work seen by millions and shape our entertainment voice.

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Opportunity to shape media voice

Engage with a wide audience

Qualifications

• Proven track record in entertainment or internet culture journalism.
• Strong knowledge of the creator economy, viral trends, and online personalities.
• Instinct for creating engaging and clickable stories.

Responsibilities

• Write standout news stories and features.
• Pitch timely ideas that align with the audience.
• Source stories through social media and interviews.
• Sub-edit and sharpen content for clarity and engagement.

Skills

Entertainment journalism

Social media trend tracking

Strong editorial instincts

Pitching original ideas

Collaborative team player

Job description

Senior Evening Entertainment Writer - UK at Dexerto

Dexerto is the leading voice in influencer culture, gaming, and online entertainment – reaching millions every month with sharp, engaging content about the internet’s biggest names and trends

We’re looking for a sharp, creative, and confident Senior Entertainment Writer to join our growing team – someone who lives and breathes online culture and can deliver compelling stories that capture the attention of global audiences. This is a remote role and you will be expected to cover the evening shift from 2pm-10pm UK time, Monday-Friday.

We want someone who’s obsessed with what’s happening on X, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and Instagram as they are with getting stories out fast and flawlessly.

We’re looking for someone with excellent editorial instincts, a strong voice, and the courage to pitch bold ideas, challenge weaker copy, and help raise the bar across the team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Writing standout news stories and features on influencers, celebrities, and viral internet trends
  
• Pitching original and timely ideas that align with Dexerto’s tone and audience
  
• Sourcing stories through social media, tip-offs, and trend tracking
  
• Interviewing key figures in entertainment and online culture to get exclusive angles
  
• Sub-editing and sharpening content for clarity, tone, and engagement
  
• Offering constructive feedback to colleagues on story ideas, headlines, and copy
  
• Collaborating with editors and social media teams to ensure stories are well-packaged for platforms like X, Facebook, and Instagram

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven track record in entertainment or internet culture journalism
  
• Strong knowledge of the creator economy, viral trends, and online personalities
  
• An instinct for what makes a story engaging, clickable, and shareable
  
• Ability to self-start, work at pace, and consistently pitch standout ideas
  
• Confident editorial judgment – you're not afraid to speak up when a story could be better
  
• A personable team player who raises the game for everyone around them

What You Won’t Be Doing:

• Covering politics, world news, or heavy current affairs – this is all about fun, buzzy content people want to read and share

Why Join Dexerto?

• Be part of a forward-thinking media team at the heart of internet entertainment
  
• Work remotely with the flexibility to focus on your strengths and creativity
  
• Have your stories seen by millions and play a key role in shaping Dexerto’s entertainment voice

How to Apply
Please send us a covering letter explaining how your experience, skills, and knowledge make you the right fit for this role — along with your CV. We want to hear why you’re excited about Dexerto and how you’d contribute to our entertainment coverage.