MovieWeb: Fantasy Movie and TV Author

Valnet Freelance; New York (NY); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Valnet Freelance is looking for a passionate freelance writer to create engaging content within the Fantasy genre. Ideal candidates will have previous writing experience, a strong knowledge of popular Fantasy titles, and the ability to write articles with quick turnaround times. This fully remote position offers opportunities for career growth and collaboration within a vibrant team.

Benefits

Fully remote work opportunity

Opportunities to pitch original ideas

Career growth support

Access to helpful guides

Community of like-minded individuals

Qualifications

• Previous writing experience; editing experience is a plus.
• Broad knowledge of Fantasy world including major franchises.
• Excellent command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Write articles in MW’s house style, including fact-checking.
• Brainstorm and pitch original content ideas.
• Communicate actively with the editorial team.

Skills

Writing experience

Analytical skills

Grammatical accuracy

Research skills

Fantasy content knowledge

Ability to work remotely

Job description

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!