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The US Sun

Freelance Entertainment Reporter

The US Sun, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Are you a dynamic and motivated multimedia journalist looking to make an impact in one of the world’s most prominent news organizations?

News Corp’s

The U.S. Sun

is seeking

freelance Digital Entertainment Reporters with strong video and on-camera experience

to join our growing team.

You’ll thrive in a

fast-paced, video-first newsroom , covering everything from breaking showbiz news and celebrity exclusives to consumer, lifestyle, and sports stories that pop across platforms.

The Sun

is a global publisher and one of the biggest news brands in the UK. Our talented and diverse team delivers the best coverage of news, sport, TV, showbiz, and lifestyle — now expanding rapidly across America.

Since launching in early 2020,

The U.S. Sun

has smashed all traffic and revenue targets to become one of the fastest-growing digital news sites in the country.

We are now looking for a

freelance entertainment reporter and presenter

to support our ongoing expansion.

This position is based in

New York , though applications from across the U.S. are welcome — remote work is available for exceptional candidates.

The ideal candidate is a

confident on-camera storyteller

who can jump from breaking a news exclusive to filming quick-turn reaction videos, producing explainers, or appearing in short-form content for

TikTok, YouTube, and other social platforms .

You’ll have a deep understanding of the showbiz and TV landscape — from

Teen Mom

to the Kardashians and every star in between — and know how to make it shine in both words and video.

Initial shifts required are

Monday to Friday from 8am EST , with an expectation that these will later include evening and weekend working.

Pay:

$200–$250 per shift, based on experience.

Hours:

Nine-hour shifts with a one-hour break.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and chase stories that will drive traffic and engagement across web and video

Pitch, write, and

present

entertainment stories with flair and accuracy

Film and appear on camera

for breaking news, explainers, and short-form clips

Work with the video, picture, and social teams to create high-impact multimedia content

Produce posts efficiently in WordPress and collaborate on social rollouts

Ensure all content meets legal and editorial standards

Skills & Experience

Strong knowledge of entertainment, reality TV, and celebrity culture

Proven on-camera experience

— comfortable recording, presenting, or conducting video interviews

Excellent, fast writing and self-editing skills

Ability to write and speak in The Sun’s concise, entertaining style

Basic video editing and production skills (Premiere, CapCut, or similar)

Experience with WordPress or other CMS platforms

Familiarity with SEO and social best practices

Calm under pressure and adaptable in a fast-moving newsroom

Ambitious, creative, and eager to help shape a video-first future

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

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