New Releases Feature Writer | MovieWeb

Comic Book Resources (CBR); United States; On-site; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Opportunities to pitch original ideas

Community of like-minded people

Job summary

MovieWeb is seeking a paid freelance writer to produce engaging feature articles on movies, TV, and streaming content. You will identify trends, attend screenings, and craft SEO-friendly pieces that resonate with readers while meeting deadlines.

The role offers fully remote work and opportunities to pitch original ideas to a broad entertainment audience. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in digital journalism and strong storytelling skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Write daily feature articles focused on newly released movies and TV shows or trends with editorial support.
• Pitch timely, trend-driven content ideas related to recent releases and audience interests.
• Attend screenings to identify and pitch 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 aligned with SEO goals.
• Follow guidelines rigorously.

Skills

Digital journalism

Feature writing

Trend analysis

SEO

CMS platforms

Research

Deadline-driven

Tools

CMS platforms

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

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.