Movies & TV Feature Writer

CBR; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading entertainment website is looking for a freelance writer to produce 4-5 articles weekly. Candidates should have 2 years of experience in the entertainment field and the ability to work under tight deadlines. This fully remote position allows you to pitch original ideas and grow in a collaborative environment. Applicants are required to submit a CV, cover letter, and a relevant writing sample.

Benefits

Fully remote work

Opportunities for career growth

Access to guides post-training

Supportive community of contributors

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience at a well-known digital publication.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and take feedback constructively.
• Capacity to work under a freelance schedule.

Responsibilities

• Contribute 4-5 feature and list articles per week.
• Pitch and ideate original content ideas.
• Adhere to the editorial style guide.

Skills

Experience in producing entertainment content

In-depth familiarity with movies and TV shows

Experience with SEO practices

Knowledge of custom CMS

Education

Educational background in journalism or related field

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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute 4-5 features and lists articles per week.
• Work under tight deadlines and submit tasks on time.
• Pitch and ideate original content ideas.
• Able to maintain a contracted freelance schedule.
• Reporting to various Editors and implementing feedback efficiently.
• Adherence to a style guide.

Perks

• Fully remote — write from wherever you’d like!
• Opportunities to pitch original ideas
• Several helpful guides that you can refer to even after training
• Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

Experience and Skills

• Educational Background in journalism or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in producing entertainment and related content at a well-known digital publication.
• In-depth familiarity with and fierce passion for the entertainment industry, especially the latest Movies & TV shows.
• Experience with SEO practices.
• Experience with a custom CMS, preferred.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:

• Your CV
• A cover letter
• A sample article similar in nature to the content published on CBR.

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.

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.