Comics Writer - Classic Strips

Comic Book Resources (CBR); United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote - write from anywhere

Opportunities to pitch original ideas

Active community of like-minded peers

Job summary

Comic Book Resources (CBR) is seeking paid freelance contributors to create original Comics content from anywhere in the United States. This role emphasizes timely, high-quality articles on classic comic strips and related topics.

You will pitch ideas, adhere to editorial standards, and publish under tight deadlines while collaborating with the Editorial team to engage CBR’s readers with up-to-date entertainment coverage.

Qualifications

• Educational background in entertainment journalism or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in producing Comics-related content.
• Have a passion and working knowledge of Comics.
• Highly motivated and a team player.
• Experience with SEO practices.
• Experience with a custom CMS, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write original Comics - Classic Strips pieces: Peanuts, Calvin & Hobbes, Mad Magazine, Boom County, Garfield, Bizarro, Dilbert, The Far Side.
• Pitch Feature or List topics to our Editorial team.
• Be a dedicated and consistent contributor to the site.
• Follow CBR’s general Editorial Guidelines while producing unique and high-quality content.
• Produce articles in a timely manner to ensure that the latest industry news and most interesting content are always available to CBR’s loyal readers.
• Work under tight deadlines and submit tasks on time.

Skills

SEO

Editorial guidelines adherence

Story pitching

Comics knowledge

CMS familiarity

Education

Bachelors in Journalism or related field

Tools

CMS

Job description

This is a paid freelance, remote position.

CBR is the #1 entertainment website and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music and other forms of entertainment.

As a worldwide leader, CBR operates at a rapid pace and is always looking for experienced and passionate contributors who can create original high-quality content in a timely manner.

Your Responsibilities

• Write originalComics - Classic Stripspieces:Peanuts, Calvin & Hobbes, Mad Magazine, Boom County, Garfield, Bizarro, Dilbert,The Far Side
• Pitch Feature or List topics to our Editorial team.
• Be a dedicated and consistent contributor to the site.
• Follow CBR’s general Editorial Guidelines while producing unique and high-quality content.
• Produce articles in a timely manner to ensure that the latest industry news and most interesting content are always available to CBR’s loyal readers.
• Work under tight deadlines and submit tasks on time.

What We Offer

• Fully remote — write from wherever you’d like!
• Opportunities to pitch original ideas
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

Experience and Skills

• Educational Background in entertainment journalism or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in producingComicsrelated content.
• Have a passion and working knowledge ofComics
• Highly motivated and a team player.
• Experience with SEO practices.
• Experience with a custom CMS, preferred.

CBR is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.

Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.

Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.