MovieWeb: Movies & TV Reporter

Valnet Freelance; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate writer for a fully remote freelance position. This role involves creating engaging Movie & TV News articles for a premier online destination for movie enthusiasts. Ideal candidates will possess strong writing skills, a keen eye for detail, and a solid understanding of the film industry. The opportunity offers flexibility to work from anywhere in North America or the UK, along with incredible career growth opportunities within a supportive community. If you are ready to contribute your creativity and insights to a dynamic editorial team, this is the perfect chance for you.

Benefits

Fully remote work

Opportunities to pitch original ideas

Helpful guides available post-training

Career growth opportunities

Supportive community

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the film industry and ability to write high-quality articles.
• Experience in writing and editing with a sharp eye for details.

Responsibilities

• Write articles in the required house style, including fact-checking and formatting.
• Brainstorm and pitch original content ideas based on popular titles.

Skills

Writing experience

Editing experience

Analytical skills

Grammatical detail orientation

Research skills

English language proficiency

Ability to work remotely

Job description

This is a paid freelance remote position.

The editorial team at MovieWeb.com is looking for a passionate writer to contribute Movie & TV News articles to the website.

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.

If you’re the right fit for our growing editorial team, please apply today! Only serious candidates with strong knowledge of the film industry will be considered.

• A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry
• Previous writing experience (Editing experience is a plus)
• 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!