Anime News Editor

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games; New York (NY); Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in comic book culture is seeking a talented Anime News Editor to join their award-winning writing team. This fully remote freelance position offers the chance to work from anywhere in North America or the UK, providing incredible opportunities for career growth and development within a supportive community. As part of the editorial team, you'll be responsible for crafting engaging content, collaborating with fellow editors, and optimizing SEO traffic. If you're passionate about the Comics industry and have a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Fully remote work

Opportunities to pitch and write original ideas

Helpful guides for writing portfolio

Career growth opportunities

Supportive community

Qualifications

• Proven experience in editorial roles at digital publications specializing in Comics content.
• Strong writing and editing skills with deep knowledge of the Comics industry.

Responsibilities

• Edit and write articles in CBR's house style.
• Collaborate with other editors to identify news stories for CBR.com.
• Track and analyze traffic trends to identify best practices.

Skills

Editorial Experience

Writing Skills

Editing Skills

SEO Knowledge

Analytics Tools (Google Analytics, Ahrefs)

Knowledge of Comics Industry

Tools

Google Analytics

Ahrefs

Job description

This is a paid freelance, remote position.If you’re an experienced editor with a finger on the pulse of the Comics world, CBR wants you to join its award-winning writing team! CBR is the oldest and most respected comic book culture website in the world. It is the internet’s first and final stop for nerd culture, news, commentary and community. Our editorial team is looking for writers to create fun, informative, and engaging Anime News Editor that our discerning audience demands, with the eye-catching aesthetic they crave. The selected candidate will have tremendous career growth and internal development opportunities within the organization. Please visit www.cbr.com and review your familiarity with our range of topics before applying. In your cover letter, make sure to tell us how your knowledge of the specific vertical you’re applying for will complement CBR’s coverage.

What you'll be doing:

• Edit/Write articles in CBR's house style
• Collaborate with other CBR editors to consistently and constantly identify news stories to feature on CBR.com
• Craft headlines, blurbs, and peripheral text to capture new and existing traffic optimize SEO traffic for various avenues of dissemination
• Responsible for quickly mastering the editorial and formatting guidelines of CBR to help manage the anime team
• Work with writers to assign news articles, keep freelance writers on-track to tight deadlines and provide feedback regarding site style and process
• Identify new areas of growth for the CBR News operation as needed or dictated by Lead and/or Senior Editors
• Track and analyze traffic trends to identify best practices and areas for future growth, especially on weekends
• Conduct any and all other tasks as dedicated by the Lead Editor or Senior Staff

Requirements:

• Proven experience in editorial roles at digital publications specializing in Comics content.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Deep knowledge of the Comics industry.
• Experience with SEO and analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Ahrefs, among others.

What CBR has to offer:

• Fully remote — edit from anywhere in North America or the UK!
• Opportunities to pitch and write your own original ideas
• Several helpful guides that you can refer to even after training to grow your writing portfolio and skills
• Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of Movies & TV content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included. Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves a writing evaluation.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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