Maurice Cassidy

News Reporter

Entertainment Editor

Content Producer

Maurice is an established content producer and journalist who, for close to 10 years, has shared his love for American cinema, music, and television with audiences all over the world.

Throughout his prolific career, Maurice has worked in newsrooms based in Los Angeles and London, producing content ranging from interviews, breaking news, style reports, and general entertainment news.

Having worked with leading media publications worldwide, Maurice has also gained an impressive readership, raising international interest and increased demand for one of the most popular U.S exports - American arts and entertainment.

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What I Do

Journalism

Writing stories on a range of topics, including news, politics, sports, culture, and entertainment. I've also written hundreds of feature articles where I covered topics in more depth ranging from breaking news and interviews.

Public Relations

Building and maintaining a positive public image for companies by creating everything from press releases to social media messages, which shape public opinion and increase awareness of its brand.

Social Media

Combining marketing and social media management skills to architect and enhance a company's social media presence, including interacting with consumers, promoting brand-focused engaging and interactive content, and expanding opportunities for revenue.

Search Engine Optimization

Extensive experience writing for a web-based audience as well as a working knowledge of search engine optimization best practices and how they apply to content marketing and traffic gain.

Testimonials

As much as Maurice has already accomplished, the best does truly lie ahead for him. I know that I am just one of many media professionals who look forward to creating content with him again.

Nola M.

The Sun

Maurice is a creative mastermind who has investigated, researched, written some of the most remarkable entertainment spotlight pieces out there. He has played a big part in helping The Sun receive groundbreaking readership statistics.

Faye D.

The Sun

Traffic expanded from 3.51 million in April 2019, when Maurice joined the company, to 6.07 million in September 2019. Such figures clearly demonstrate that Maurice knows all there is to know when it comes to optimizing his content with precise keywords for SEO purposes.

Thomas M.

News UK

Not only is Maurice a superb writer, but he also embodies great teamwork skills, which he most recently proved while covering the Grammy Awards with four other writers. Even during a busy day at the office, Maurice always shows up with a can-do attitude.

Billy A.

Daily Mail

Maurice is the type of journalist that has not only thrived within our field but who is pushing the field into new territory and innovating our work every step of the way.

Nicola A.

News UK

Work Experience

Resume

7 Years of Experience

Education

Sep 2016 - Sep 2017

New York Film Academy

Master of Arts, Filmmaking & Media

Sep 2013 - Aug 2016

University of Kent

Bachelor of Arts, Film

Experience

Apr 2022 - Present

Hollywood Unlocked

News Manager

Jan 2020 - April 2022

Valnet

Entertainment Features & News Reporter

» Write 100+ features/articles monthly, producing content evenings and weekends
» Staying up to date on the latest news and trends coming to/from social media and news publications
» Coordinate with the entertainment editor on certain projects, such as covering breaking news and interviews

Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

Daily Express

Entertainment Reporter

» Generate and cover day-to-day TV and Celeb news, ensuring that the focus is always on the site’s most-searchable stories
» Show an understanding of the websites and ensure a steady flow of content around these names
» Use my PR contacts to pull in exclusive interviews and news stories that will deliver a richness of content to the site
» Push content via Facebook and Twitter, in accordance with the digital social media policy
» Optimise stories in accordance with the digital SEO strategy
» Able to react quickly to breaking news stories
» Wherever possible, identify unique headlines and angles for stories covered elsewhere to make content more searchable

Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

OK! Magazine USA

Multi-Media Producer

» Prepare article concepts and gallery ideas for multimedia pieces
» Research and develop story ideas and prepare final story proposals for approval
» Develop production plan and schedule for assigned projects
» Coordinate with Reporters and Editors for story development
» Apply visual storytelling skills to develop multimedia pieces
» Stay updated with latest media technique and web trends
» Obtain approvals at every project phase for smooth and continuous production operations

Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

The Blast

Entertainment News Correspondent

» Adhering to an AP style guide
» Crafting relevant, up-to-date articles on celebrity news and entertainment topics
» Creating fresh content, putting my own unique spin on articles
» Reliably sourcing and linking, fluent research skills, solid knowledge of covered topics
» Accepting and applying feedback, alongside contributing semi-regularly to being a beta-tester for the platform

Apr 2019 - Nov 2019

The Sun

SEO News Reporter

» Writing high-quality TV and showbiz features as directed by the SEO editors
» Maintaining and editing celebrity profiles and evergreen content to maximize SEO traffic, from Kim Kardashian to Game of Thrones
» Liaising with the video and picture desk
» Occasional live blogging of key showbiz events, from the Brits' red carpet to the Love Island final
» Pitching exciting content ideas for trending shows and celebrities with SEO potential.
» Consulting with the Head of SEO and Digital Showbiz and TV Editor in order to resolve issues with stories

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

MailOnline

US Entertainment & World Reporter

» Reporting showbiz news from MailOnline's office in Los Angeles, CA
» Working with the photo department to produce custom thumbnails for increased click-through rate and traffic
» Being able to research an extensive amount on any given topic for the purpose of the article
» Using social media to come up with new stories and interlink them with correlating topics

May 2018 - Jul 2018

Monsters & Critics

TV Writer

» Writing content focused on television and entertainment
» Choosing certain popular television shows and writing weekly recaps
» Being able to write at a rapid pace, particularly on a busy news day, for articles that had a higher click-through rate at certain times of the day
» Scheduling articles for certain times: i.e, the Golden Globes: most stories about the occurrence will be scheduled at a time nearing to the event to increase traffic rate

Mar 2015 - Jun 2018

Valnet

Listicle Content Writer

» Over 140 million page views to date
» Creating viral-driven listicles with a particular focus on pop culture
» Sharing creative ideas with the editor on article ideas
» Meeting deadlines for stories aimed at specific deadlines
» Able to use social media strategically in order to increase traffic

Feb 2016 - Apr 2018

Inquisitr

News Correspondent

» Covering all the latest politics, world and entertainment news
» Effectively using SEO techniques for maximum exposure
» Using Photoshop to handle all image editing
» Working with editors for traffic strategies and article ideas
» Engaging with readers via social media and the commenting box
» High form of web research on every covered subject; sourcing relevant news outlets
» Able to work efficiently to meet certain deadlines (i.e. breaking news)
» Over 1,000 published articles to date

Jun 2017 - Jan 2018

Blasting News

Entertainment Reporter

» Producing content focused on politics, sports, and entertainment
» Collaborating with writers on story ideas
» Learning new SEO techniques for traffic engagement
» Actively communicating with editors on new topics and article reviews

Apr 2015 - Jan 2016

Guardian Liberty Voice

Entertainment News Editor

» Providing coverage of the latest world and entertainment news
» SEO research and tracking traffic analytics
» Attending weekly webinars to discuss new plans and ideas
» Managing entertainment writers and assigning newsworthy articles