Digital Spy Bollywood Reporter

Job/Internship type: 
Freelance
Company/Publication Name: 
Digital Spy
Location: 
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Description: 

*Salary:*
$12 per hour

Digital Spy is one of the UK’s largest entertainment and media news websites, registering over 90 million page impressions a month and a unique audience of 6.3 million (October 2009, Google Analytics). The site is also home to one of the busiest internet discussion forums in the world.

We are looking for freelance reporters to provide content on weekday afternoons for the Bollywood section of the site.

The successful candidate will have:

* A good knowledge of the Bollywood film industry, its movies and stars
* The ability to source and produce Bollywood-related news articles
in the house style (unbiased, informative and without editorial
commentary)

* The ability to work to fast turnaround times

* Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy

* The ability to use the in-house article management system

* The ability to work from home using a reliable internet connection

Part Time Bollywood reporters will be expected to work one hour per day Sunday to Thursday. Over time the roles may grow as the section expands.

Exact hours to be negotiated on appointment.

*Application:*

Your application should include ALL of the following:
1. A covering letter, explaining why you are suitable for this role 2. A resumé or list of relevant experience 3. Three news articles written by you specifically for Digital Spy in the house style on suitable (real) subjects for today. Selections of previous clips will not be accepted.

Applicants successful with the first stage will be invited for telephone interview at a later date.

*PLEASE NOTE:* Applications that do not include all required submissions will *NOT* be considered.

Posted 11/4/09

Contact: 
Applications should be sent via email to Mr Simon Reynolds, Movies Editor of Digital Spy, at jobappbolly0809@digitalspy.co.uk
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