New Releases Feature Writer | MovieWeb

Comic Book Resources (CBR); New York (NY); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Pitch original ideas

Community of like-minded people

Job summary

MovieWeb, part of the Valnet Publishing Group, is seeking a paid freelance writer in a fully remote role to cover movies, TV, and streaming trends. You will develop engaging feature ideas, attend advance screenings, and craft articles that balance editorial quality with search intent.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in digital journalism, strong storytelling, and a solid grasp of SEO, CMS platforms, and data-driven readership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in digital journalism or online publishing
• Strong feature writing and storytelling abilities
• Ability to identify trends and develop compelling article concepts independently
• Solid understanding of movies, television, streaming platforms, and current pop culture trends
• Familiarity with SEO principles, keyword research, and content optimization
• Experience using CMS platforms and digital publishing tools
• Excellent research skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Write daily feature articles focused on newly released movies and TV shows or trends with editorial support
• Understand New Release ideation
• Attend screenings to identify and pitch timely, trend-driven content ideas
• Analyze entertainment trends, streaming performance, social media conversations, and audience engagement patterns
• Conduct research to produce informative, accurate, and engaging content
• Apply SEO best practices to maximize discoverability and readership
• Meet deadlines and ensure timely publication of content
• Follow guidelines rigorously

Skills

Feature writing

Storytelling

Trend spotting

SEO

CMS

Research

Deadline oriented

Tools

CMS platforms

Digital publishing tools

Job description

This is a paid freelance, remote position

MovieWeb is a top destination for fans of television and movies, providing engaging and informative coverage of the entertainment industry. We're looking for writers who are passionate about movies, television, and streaming content, with a strong understanding of what audiences are watching right now. Successful candidates will be able to identify emerging trends, attend advance theatrical screenings and watch digital screenings in advance to develop engaging feature ideas that resonate with readers. They should be comfortable working within an SEO-driven environment, conducting research, and crafting compelling articles that balance search intent with editorial quality. The ideal writer is proactive, creative, and capable of consistently pitching and producing timely content that drives readership and engagement.

Your Responsibilities

• Write daily feature articles focused on newly released movies and TV shows or trends with editorial support
• Have a functional understanding of New Release ideation
• Attend screenings to identify and pitch timely, trend-driven content ideas related to recent releases and audience interests
• Analyze entertainment trends, streaming performance, social media conversations, and audience engagement patterns
• Conduct research to produce informative, accurate, and engaging content
• Apply SEO best practices to maximize discoverability and readership
• Comfortable meeting deadlines
• Ensure timely publication of relevant content aligned with SEO and engagement goals
• Follow guidelines rigorously

What We Offer

• Fully remote
• Opportunities to pitch original ideas
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

Experience and Skills

• At least 3 years experience in digital journalism or online publishing
• Strong feature writing and storytelling abilities
• Ability to identify trends and develop compelling article concepts independently
• Solid understanding of movies, television, streaming platforms, and current pop culture trends
• Familiarity with SEO principles, keyword research, and content optimization
• Experience using CMS platforms and digital publishing tools
• Excellent research skills and attention to detail

This is a performance-driven freelance position focused on quality, traffic performance, and reliability.

MovieWebis part of the Valnet Publishing Group.

Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 27 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.