Careers at PopBulletinMeet PopBulletin

Your perspective belongs in the story.

Bring your voice.Shape the conversation.

Help tell the stories shaping celebrity culture in Africa and beyond. PopBulletin welcomes curious freelance writers and reporters who care about accuracy, creativity, and the people behind the headlines.

Explore freelance opportunities Our values

Currently welcoming freelance writers and reporters. We are not recruiting for staff positions at this time.

01 / Build something meaningful

A place for curiosity.
A platform for good stories.

An online celebrity magazine with an African perspective and a wider cultural curiosity.

PopBulletin brings readers closer to the people, ideas, and moments shaping entertainment and popular culture. Our ambition is to build a trusted digital publication that informs, sparks conversation, and helps people find inspiration.

Contributing to PopBulletin means bringing your perspective to a shared editorial purpose: creating thoughtful, engaging stories for a premium online celebrity magazine. We value the reporting, writing, editing, design, and technology that make a strong reader experience possible.

Whether your strength is a carefully researched feature, a revealing interview, or a clear explanation of a developing story, we want to hear ideas that offer readers something worth their attention.

The strongest stories begin with a good question—and someone willing to ask it.

02 / Workplace values

Good work starts
with respect.

Our vision is a working culture built on transparency, fairness, and care. We want different voices to be heard, questions to be welcomed, and people to have the confidence to do their best work.

01

Be open. Be clear.

We value honest communication, constructive feedback, and clear expectations. Good collaboration leaves room for questions and makes responsibilities easier to understand.

02

Make room for others.

Different backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our stories. Our aim is for contributors to feel respected for who they are and recognised for the quality of their work.

03

Put care into the work.

Accuracy, dignity, and thoughtful judgement matter. We value people who check their sources, listen carefully, and take responsibility when something needs correcting.

Invest in people, not just platforms.

As PopBulletin develops, our goal is to support learning, improve how we collaborate, and build tools and processes that help people do meaningful work.

Our editorial standards

03 / Education & community

Talent grows when
knowledge is shared.

We believe education, creativity, and community belong at the heart of media. Our ambition is to help emerging voices connect their skills and ideas with the realities of responsible storytelling.

Keep learning.

We value curiosity about reporting methods, digital tools, and the world around us. Every story is an opportunity to ask better questions and strengthen a skill.

Share perspectives.

We want to encourage the exchange of ideas between people with different experiences, including voices that are too often overlooked in entertainment coverage.

Create connections.

We welcome conversations about media education and creative collaboration. Proposals for mentorship or community initiatives can be shared through our Contact page for consideration.

Interested in an education or community collaboration? Tell us about your idea. This is an invitation to discuss proposals, not an announcement of an existing internship or training programme.

04 / Current opportunities

Independent voices.
Shared editorial ambition.

We are currently considering freelance writers and reporters only. These are freelance enquiries, not applications for staff employment.

Freelance / Writing

Freelance writers

Turn strong ideas into engaging stories about celebrity culture, entertainment, style, and creative lives.

  • Pitch original angles with a clear reason for readers to care.
  • Write with clarity, personality, and reliable attribution.
  • Use feedback to sharpen the story and strengthen its accuracy.
How to express interest
Freelance / Reporting

Freelance reporters

Bring curiosity and careful reporting to the people and developments shaping entertainment.

  • Research leads, verify claims, and keep useful source notes.
  • Propose interviews and coverage with clear editorial value.
  • Handle allegations, privacy, and developing stories with care.
How to express interest

Introduce yourself

Your next story could start here.

Use our Contact page and begin your subject with “Freelance writer enquiry” or “Freelance reporter enquiry.” Include the details alongside this section in your message.

Send a freelance enquiry Read our stories
  1. A short introductionYour name, relevant experience, and the subjects you know best.
  2. Two or three writing samplesShare accessible links to work that shows your reporting or writing ability.
  3. One focused story ideaExplain the angle, why it matters, and how you would research it.
  4. Your availability and proposed ratesInclude your time zone and any practical requirements for an assignment.

An enquiry does not guarantee an assignment. Before starting commissioned work, confirm the scope, fee, payment terms, deadline, and usage rights in writing. Please avoid including sensitive personal documents in your initial message. Read our Privacy Notice for information about personal data.

Before you get in touch

A few useful answers.

Are you hiring for full-time or part-time staff roles?

No staff vacancies are currently advertised. Our present opportunity is for freelance writers and reporters to express interest in contributing.

Do I need to send a complete article?

Start with a concise pitch and links to your existing work. There is no need to write a complete new article for the initial enquiry. Agree any commissioned work and its terms before you begin.

What are the freelance rates and working arrangements?

Rates and arrangements are not listed on this page. Include your proposed rates, availability, and time zone in your enquiry. Confirm any assignment’s fee, deadline, payment schedule, and other terms before accepting it.

Can emerging writers and reporters express interest?

Yes. Introduce your interests and share work that demonstrates your ability, including relevant personal or student projects if those are your best examples. An expression of interest does not guarantee a commission or a place on a training programme.

Where can I read your editorial standards?

Visit our About Us page for our approach to sourcing, accuracy, corrections, and responsible coverage. Our FAQ page also answers questions about the publication.

Good stories need good people.

Bring the idea.
Start the conversation.

If you care about compelling stories and responsible reporting, we’d like to hear what you could bring to PopBulletin.

Introduce yourselfFreelance writing and reporting enquiries.Get to know PopBulletinOur purpose and editorial approach.Explore our storiesGet a feel for the publication.