News Journalist: New TV

ScreenRant; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Screen Rant, the leading entertainment website, is seeking experienced freelance writers to contribute to TV News articles. This remote position requires high-quality content delivery under tight deadlines, ideal for individuals passionate about entertainment and looking for flexible work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedule

Access to a large audience

Qualifications

• Previous writing experience is required.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Ability to write high-quality articles with swift turnaround.

Responsibilities

• Write articles in Screen Rant's house style.
• Brainstorm, pitch, and develop original content ideas.
• Communicate actively with the editorial team.

Skills

Writing skills

Content analysis

Grammatical precision

Knowledge of TV

Ability to work remotely

Job description

This is a paid freelance remote position.

Screen Rant is the #1 entertainment website on the web and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV, video games, and comic books. Our editorial team is looking for experienced writers to contribute TV News articles under the leadership of the Lead News Editors. Screen Rant operates at a rapid pace and is seeking writers who can produce high-quality articles under time constraints. The selected candidate will have tremendous career growth and internal development opportunities within the organization.

Note that this role does not involve video production, video editing, screenwriting, or writing reviews. Please visit screenrant.com and review your familiarity with our range of topics before applying. In your cover letter, make sure to tell us how your knowledge of the specific vertical you’re applying for will complement Screen Rant’s coverage. We would love to welcome you to our community of cinephiles, gamers, and geeks!

Your Responsibilities

• Write articles in Screen Rant's house style (following the requisite training and peer mentorship period). This will include fact-checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
• Brainstorm, pitch, and develop original content ideas
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Our Perks

• Competitive compensation.
• Consistent and timely payments.
• Flexible schedule.
• Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
• Exposure to ScreenRant’s large and passionate audience, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Experience and Skills

• A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry
• Previous writing experience
• Broad working knowledge of TV in general
• 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
• Understanding of what it means to write a "News" article

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:

• Your CV
• A cover letter

Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.

Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.

ScreenRant is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.

Valnet , founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 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.

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We look forward to hearing from you!