We are one of the leading tech-driven media and entertainment companies, producing uplifting content in 17 languages for people of all ages. Known for award-winning art and pop culture magazine boredpanda.com and TOP DIY channel Crafty Panda, we fight the world's boredom at an unprecedented speed: 160 million site views per month and 62 billion video views per year. Our team comprises over 600 creative individuals from 42 different countries and 3 offices in Vilnius, Lithuania.

We are excited to announce that we are currently looking for a News Writer to join our News department. Prepare to work for a leading publisher of uplifting stories that cure boredom worldwide!

What You Will Do:

• Write engaging articles about viral stories, breaking news, celebrities, and social trends;
• Create fun and interesting listicles, including those inspired by major events;
• Pitch and develop original ideas for interviews and unique stories;
• Research deeply to find the most interesting and fresh story angles;
• Create titles that flesh out stories and engage users;
• Work closely with the team to test new ideas and find creative ways to connect with our audience;
• Compete with top global publishers to be the first to cover trending and breaking news.

What We Expect:

• Native-level English skills;
• Good writing skills and speed;
• High attention to detail and passion for quality;
• Ability to create unique angles;
• Ability to write strong headlines;
• Keen eye for photos;
• Newsroom experience;
• Experience in finding and breaking exclusive stories;
• Experience in covering celebrity news would be an advantage;
• We expect you to be collaborative, open to feedback, and a true team player;
• Capability to work from 16:30 to 00:00 (Wednesday to Friday) and from 16:00 to 02:00 (Saturday to Sunday), aligned with the Lithuanian time zone (EET/EEST).

What We Offer:

• We'll foster your growth: get encouraged to train your extra skills, talents or passion and apply them at work;
• We'll celebrate your success: referred friends and more;
• We'll give you memories: team buildings, and other events.

We’re looking for talented individuals to join our team and cover weekend and evening shifts: Saturday–Sunday (16:00–02:00 EEST) and Wednesday–Thursday–Friday (16:30–00:00 EEST). Please note that during the onboarding and training period, the schedule may vary. These shifts ensure our news section stays fresh and up-to-date during the most important hours - so we never miss a hot story!

If you meet these requirements, we will wait for your application! (Kindly provide your CV exclusively in English)

Selected candidates will be required to complete a test task. (Applicants who rely on AI to complete the test will not be considered).