High-Trending Topics Writer (Movies)

Collider; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading entertainment media company is seeking a High-Trending Topics Writer for a remote freelance position. This role focuses on creating impactful articles that drive engagement and traffic, offering competitive compensation based on performance. Applicants should have a strong editorial background and experience in the entertainment industry, alongside excellent writing and SEO skills. Flexible working hours are offered, allowing writers to work on their own schedule.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedule

Consistent payments

Exposure to large audience

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience writing editorial content, ideally in the entertainment space.
• Excellent grasp of pop culture and familiarity with the entertainment landscape.
• Comfort with SEO principles and audience-first framing.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-impact articles based on trending film and TV topics.
• Monitor industry trends and surf smart story ideas.
• Write clear and engaging copy following editorial guidelines.

Skills

SEO principles

Engaging writing

Pop culture knowledge

Editorial content experience

Education

Educational background in journalism or communications

Tools

CMS (WordPress or similar)

Job description

High-Trending Topics Writer (Movies and TV)

This is a paid freelance, remote position

Collider is the leading source for impactful entertainment coverage, serving millions of readers with smart, authoritative stories on the biggest movies, TV shows, streaming hits, cult classics, and everything in between. With a focus on quality, timeliness, and relevance, we aim to be the go-to destination for passionate fans and curious newcomers alike.

We’re looking for driven and insightful freelance writers who can create timely, high-performing pieces around trending film and TV topics. This role is not just about producing content, it’s about directly driving traffic and audience engagement. The success of your articles contributes directly to the success of the brand, and your earnings scale accordingly. The more views your content generates, the more commensurate your payment becomes.

Your Responsibilities

• Keep up with trends and new SEO practices to produce the most high impact articles every week
• Monitor industry trends, streaming charts, and online discourse to surface smart, timely story ideas.
• Write clear, engaging, and accurate copy that follows Collider’s editorial and SEO guidelines.
• Submit assignments in a timely manner that are properly self-edited.
• Work closely with segment leads and implement feedback quickly and constructively.
• Maintain a consistent, professional freelance schedule.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of movies and television, both classic and current.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with performance-based earning potential.
• Consistent and timely payments.
• Flexible schedule — work on your own time, from anywhere.
• Remote freelance position.
• Exposure to Collider’s highly engaged monthly audience of 30M+ readers.

Experience and Skills

• Educational background in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience writing editorial content, ideally in the entertainment space.
• Excellent grasp of pop culture and strong familiarity with the entertainment landscape.
• Comfort with SEO principles and headline strategy, including keyword integration and audience-first framing.
• Prior experience with CMS (WordPress or similar preferred).
• A collaborative and proactive work ethic.

We’re looking for ambitious, high-volume writers who are eager to publish frequently and maximize their reach. With our sessions-based pay model, higher output leads to higher earnings.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation:

• Your CV
• A sample article similar in nature to the content published on Collider.

Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role. Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.

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.

Valnet is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.