MovieWeb: Movies & TV Reporter

Valnet Freelance; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A remote media company is seeking a passionate writer for freelance contributions to movie & TV news articles. Candidates should have writing experience and a strong knowledge of film content. The role involves writing high-quality articles in a virtual environment with opportunities for career growth within a supportive community.

Benefits

Fully remote work

Opportunities to pitch ideas

Guides available post-training

Career growth opportunities

Supportive community

Qualifications

• Previous writing experience preferred; editing experience is a plus.
• Ability to analyze content and support claims with sources.
• Sharp eye for grammar and format.

Responsibilities

• Write articles in the house style after training.
• Perform fact-checking and basic editing tasks.
• Brainstorm and develop original content ideas.
• Communicate openly with the editorial team.

Skills

Passion for content

Writing experience

Analytical skills

Grammatical detail orientation

Excellent English command

High-quality article writing

Virtual working comfort

Cultural understanding

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Write articles in MW’s house style (following the requisite training).
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 a 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!