MovieWeb: Fantasy Movie and TV Author

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

Job summary

A leading online media company is seeking freelance writers to create content about Fantasy titles. This fully remote position requires a passion for the genre and strong writing skills. Candidates must have prior writing experience and the ability to produce high-quality articles quickly. This role offers excellent opportunities for career growth and collaboration within a supportive team.

Benefits

Opportunities to pitch original ideas

Supportive community

Guides available for reference

Qualifications

• Willingness to grow within the industry.
• Comfortable in a virtual work environment.
• Ability to write high-quality articles quickly.

Responsibilities

• Write articles in the company's house style.
• Fact-check and format articles.
• Brainstorm and pitch original content ideas.

Skills

Passion for content

Previous writing experience

Knowledge of Fantasy titles

Research skills

Excellent command of English

Attention to grammatical details

Job description

Overview

This is a paid freelance, remote position.

Founded in 1995, MovieWeb.com is the premier online destination for movie enthusiasts, providing the latest news and information on casting and development, release dates, trailers, interviews and clips, full movies, and more. MovieWeb keeps users connected to all their favorites, past, present, and future. As a top social entertainment network, MovieWeb is revolutionizing the way you DISCOVER, WATCH and DISCUSS the movies you love.

What we are looking for

• A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry
• Previous writing experience (Editing experience is a plus)
• Broad working knowledge of the Fantasy world, including Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon, and other renowned Fantasy titles.
• The ability to analyze content and pull directly from the source material to back up claims
• A sharp eye for grammatical details
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to write high-quality articles with swift turn-around times
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment
• Should possess a general understanding of the culture and strong research skill

Responsibilities

• Write articles in MW’s house style (following the requisite training).
• This will include fact-checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
• Brainstorm, pitch, and develop original content ideas based on high-performing Western titles and franchises
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

What MW has to offer

• Fully remote — write from anywhere in North America or the UK
• 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

NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of Fantasy 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!