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News Writer (Wednesday to Sunday)

Location

EMEA

JobType

full-time

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About the role

We are one of the leading tech-driven media and entertainment companies, producing uplifting content in 17 languages for people of all ages. Known for award-winning art and pop culture magazine boredpanda.com and TOP DIY channel Crafty Panda, we fight the world's boredom at an unprecedented speed: 160 million site views per month and 62 billion video views per year. Our team comprises over 600 creative individuals from 42 different countries and 3 offices in Vilnius, Lithuania.


We are excited to announce that we are currently looking for a News Writer to join our News department. Prepare to work for a leading publisher of uplifting stories that cure boredom worldwide!



What You Will Do:


  • You will write articles about viral or trending stories, breaking news, celebrities or society stories;
  • You will conduct thorough research and find the most interesting news story angles;
  • You will create titles that flesh out stories and engage users;
  • You will compete against the world’s top publishers to be the first to cover breaking news.


What We Expect:


  • Native-level English skills;
  • Good writing skills and speed;
  • High attention to detail and passion for quality;
  • Ability to create unique angles;
  • Ability to write strong headlines;
  • Keen eye for photos;
  • Newsroom experience;
  • Experience in finding and breaking exclusive stories;
  • Experience in covering celebrity news would be an advantage;
  • Capability to work from 16:30 to 00:00 (Wednesday to Friday) and from 16:00 to 02:00 (Saturday to Sunday), aligned with the Lithuanian time zone (EET/EEST).


What We Offer:


  • We'll foster your growth: get encouraged to train your extra skills, talents or passion and apply them at work;
  • We'll celebrate your success: referred friends and more;
  • We'll give you memories: team buildings, and other events.



If you meet these requirements, we will wait for your application! (Kindly provide your CV exclusively in English).


Selected candidates will be required to complete a test task. (Applicants who rely on AI to complete the test will not be considered).