Film/TV Features Writer

MovieWeb; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Slack community & team environment

Flexible, remote freelance role

Exposure to MovieWeb's large audience

Fast-paced environment with growth

Job summary

MovieWeb is seeking a paid freelance entertainment journalist to contribute high-quality Film and TV features on a deadline-driven schedule. The role is fully remote with flexible hours, offering exposure to a large, passionate audience and ongoing opportunities for growth.

Candidates should have 3+ years of professional writing experience in entertainment, strong storytelling and trend-spotting abilities, and be comfortable using a CMS and basic SEO practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional writing experience in entertainment.
• Strong knowledge of Film and TV trends and fandom culture.
• Excellent storytelling and feature-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and submissions independently.
• Familiar with CMS and basic SEO principles.

Responsibilities

• Write and publish multiple Film or TV feature articles per week.
• Develop original angles with strong research and consistent voice.
• Ensure accuracy and audience relevance across content.
• Identify trending topics and SEO-friendly ideas to drive traffic.
• Publish content on schedule aligned with SEO goals.
• Maintain editorial standards and integrity.

Skills

Entertainment journalism

Deadline management

SEO awareness

Tools

CMS

Job description

This is a paid freelance, remote position

MovieWeb is a top destination for fans of television and movies, providing engaging and informative coverage of the entertainment industry.

As a leading authority in entertainment news, MovieWeb publishes at a fast pace and is always seeking talented, passionate contributors who can deliver compelling, high-quality content on deadline.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate is an experienced entertainment journalist who has a deep knowledge of Film and TV, strong writing instincts, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and submissions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and publish multiple Film or TV feature articles per week.
• Write high-quality features with original angles, strong research, and consistent voice.
• Ensure accuracy and audience relevance across all published content.
• Identify trending topics, SEO opportunities, and ideas to drive traffic and engagement.
• Ensure timely publication of relevant content aligned with SEO and engagement goals
• Uphold MovieWeb's editorial standards and maintain a high level of journalistic integrity.

What We Offer

• Slack community & team environment
• Flexible, remote freelance role
• Exposure to MovieWeb's large and passionate audience
• Fast-paced environment with potential for growth

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional writing experience in entertainment.
• Strong understanding of Film and TV trends and fandom culture.
• Strong feature writing and storytelling abilities
• Ability to identify trends and develop compelling article concepts independently
• Exceptional editing, fact-checking, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfortable working with CMS and familiarity with SEO.

MovieWeb 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 27 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.