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Content Writer (Project-Based)

India-Remote

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Ticker: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture, and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, and obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to improving it: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. We'll continue to recruit the best founders and creators to join us in this mission, with more additions like HuffPost to come.

Business Area: Content
Job Category: Content
Monthly: 45,000 per month INR
Union Status: Non-Union 

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

  • Are you obsessed with internet culture? Do you love turning trending moments into something people can’t stop reading about? BuzzFeed’s India team is looking for curious, internet-savvy writers to craft engaging, entertaining, and shareable stories for our US audience. If you have a keen eye for pop culture moments, a sharp sense of humor, and know how to make people click, this role is for you.

    What you'll do

    • Pitch and write engaging listicles, quizzes, and feature stories across pop culture, entertainment, and lifestyle, centred around the US audience.
    • Turn trending conversations and niche topics into compelling, high-performing content.
    • Work with the editor to refine content, optimize headlines, and package stories for maximum impact. 
    • Take ownership of your ideas from pitch to publication and iterate based on editorial feedback and performance.
    • Spot great stories before everyone else does.

    What we're looking for

    • A creative and versatile writer with 1–3 years of experience in content, editorial, or journalism. Bonus points if you have previously worked with a digital content company.
    • Freshers who show promise with exceptional creative skills will also be considered.
    • Excellent written English and a strong grasp of grammar.
    • A genuine curiosity about internet culture, pop culture, and why people share content.
    • Strong research skills and attention to detail.
    • Ability to think like a reader and package stories with compelling headlines and hooks.
    • Organized, deadline-driven, and able to juggle multiple stories at once.
    • Someone who takes initiative, works independently, and is eager to learn from data and feedback.
    • Comfortable with CMS tools.

    This is a full-time 40-hour-a-week contract position, Monday through Friday, with the ability to work remotely. Contracts are 3 months to start with the potential opportunity to extend to a year.

    If you think this is you, please submit your materials below AND fill out this Google Form. Both components are required for a complete submission. We'll be in touch if it's a fit!

 

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