News Writer (Part-Time, Remote), Nme Asia

Since 1952, NME has been leading the conversation on music and culture – from the cutting edge and what’s breaking through, to established household names and icons. Across multiple platforms – including digital, print, video and live events – we’re there to provide the discerning NME reader with affective content that entertains just as much as it informs. NME is currently published by BandLab Technologies.
NME Asia is looking for English-language writers based in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam to join our freelance news team. Writers can expect to cover entertainment news about music, film, TV and more from the region and beyond.
The ideal candidate is resourceful and versatile, pays attention to detail and accuracy, familiar with the music and entertainment industries in their home country, and curious about those elsewhere in the region.
News writers must be able to work shifts on weekdays. This is a part-time position pegged to day rates, with an additional incentive structure.
Responsibilities
Efficiently write and report news, producing clean, accurate and compelling stories on entertainment (music, film, TV and more) in Asia and beyond
Sub-edit news stories
Scan and pitch news stories to the editor
Format and publish stories for the web on NME’s content management system