Entertainment Editor
Job Description
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.
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We’re looking for a dynamic and creative Entertainment Editor based in North America to lead our coverage of pop culture, influencers, and the viral moments everyone’s talking about.
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This is a key role in shaping Dexerto’s entertainment output – and we want someone who’s just as obsessed with what’s happening on X, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and Instagram as they are with getting stories out fast and flawlessly.
- Sourcing original, engaging news stories around pop culture, celebrities, influencers, and viral internet trends
 - Writing and sub-editing sharp, entertaining news articles that appeal to a broad online audience
 - Interviewing key figures to get exclusive quotes and build standout content
 - Approving and shaping pitches from colleagues, helping guide content direction and standards
 - Collaborating with writers and social media teams to ensure stories are packaged perfectly for platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, and more
 - Challenging ideas constructively and mentoring writers to improve quality
 - Bringing fresh, creative ideas to the table — we’re looking for someone who can think beyond the usual and help Dexerto reach new audiences
- Proven experience writing and editing entertainment or internet culture news
 - Strong knowledge of viral stories, content creators, celebrities, and social media platforms
 - Excellent news judgment, a flair for headlines, and the instinct to know what will go big
 - An eye for quality and the confidence to reject stories that don’t hit the mark
 - Creative thinking and the ability to pitch new formats and storytelling ideas
 - A personable, collaborative attitude – with the backbone to lead editorial standards
- Covering politics, war, or serious current affairs — this role is all about fun, buzzworthy stories that entertain and inform
- Work with a fast-moving, passionate team that’s defining how digital entertainment is covered
 - Help shape the editorial voice of a leading entertainment and influencer-focused outlet
 - Remote flexibility with the opportunity to make a big impact on a global platform
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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 help us grow our entertainment coverage.