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MBO Partners lists this Trending Writer opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Trending Writer to support a fast-paced digital newsroom environment focused on timely, high-interest content. This role is ideal for a strong general-assignment writer with excellent news judgment who can identify trending stories, report quickly, and produce polished, engaging content on tight deadlines. The ideal contractor is comfortable covering a wide range of topics including entertainment, health, finance, and lifestyle and thrives in an environment that values speed, accuracy, editorial standards, and adaptability.
Availability required for daily 9:30 AM ET meeting and weekly Thursday 2:00 PM ET meeting.
Key Responsibilities
Identify trending news stories and emerging topics relevant to a broad consumer audience
Pitch timely story ideas based on news cycles, cultural moments, and audience interest
Report and write original articles on quick turnaround timelines (typically within 24–48 hours)
Conduct basic reporting, including interviewing sources, contacting companies, and confirming facts
Write clear, engaging articles typically ranging from 500–1,000 words
Collaborate with editors across multiple newsroom teams depending on the subject matter
Publish and update content using a content management system (CMS)
Navigate and manage content workflows and approvals within a structured publishing environment
Adhere to editorial standards, including AP style and internal style guidelines
Participate in required editorial meetings, including a daily morning meeting and weekly staff meetings
Fast, responsive writing cadence aligned with daily news cycles
Ability to produce approximately one story per day during peak periods (with flexibility based on news volume)
Focus on clear, accessible reporting rather than deep investigative journalism
Strong emphasis on accuracy, clarity, and audience relevance
Required Qualifications
5+ years of professional writing and reporting experience, ideally within a major media, digital, or editorial organization
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality content on tight deadlines
Strong general-assignment reporting skills across multiple topic areas
Proven experience interviewing sources and conducting basic media outreach
Excellent writing, editing, and headline-writing skills
Familiarity with AP style and adherence to editorial standards
Experience working in a content management system (CMS)
Comfort learning and working within complex publishing and workflow systems
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating cross-functionally
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Experience covering a variety of beats (e.g., entertainment, health, finance, lifestyle)
Familiarity with content planning or tracking tools (e.g., Workfront or similar systems)
Background writing for large, consumer-focused audiences
Strong editorial judgment and a “nose for news”
Eligibility Requirements
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
As a contractor, including remote contractors, you may be required to complete a background check.
As a contractor, you will be paid for the time you work; this does not include paid time off (PTO) or holidays. If you participate in our Payroll Services (W2) engagement, you may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave (PSL), depending on your work location and state-specific regulations.
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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