Streaming/Entertainment Writer

Valnet Tech Sites; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive per-story compensation

Flexible schedule

Remote position

Job summary

Valnet is seeking an Entertainment Features Writer to join our remote team on a 1099 freelance basis. You will craft original features, watchlists, rankings, and explainers about movies, TV shows, and streaming platforms for our English-language audience.

You will input content into our CMS, pull images, stay ahead of release slates, and coordinate with editors across brands. The role requires strong storytelling, SEO, and a passion for pop culture; remote schedule offers flexibility and

Qualifications

• Experience writing and editing entertainment features, TV/movie listicles, or pop culture content in English.
• Ability to pitch original feature concepts and write reader-focused content.
• Strong knowledge of streaming platforms (Netflix, Max, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+).
• SEO best practices for feature writing and CMS usage.
• Self-starter with a passion for staying ahead of entertainment trends.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write original features, curated watchlists, franchise rankings, plot explainers, and deep-dive analysis on major movies, TV shows, and streaming platforms.
• Pitch unique feature topics regularly (e.g., streaming hidden gems, franchise watch orders, character breakdowns).
• Input work into our in-house CMS, format images, and follow guidelines.
• Stay ahead of release slates, streaming updates, and pop-culture trends to pitch timely angles.
• Coordinate with editorial teams across brands for assignments, feedback, and content optimization.
• Follow Editorial Guidelines while producing high-quality feature content.

Skills

Pitching ideas

Editing

SEO writing

CMS proficiency

English writing

Tools

In-house CMS

Job description

This position will operate on a remote basis. Our Valnet tech brands (including Pocket-lint, MakeUseOf, Android Police, XDA, and How-To Geek) represents leading authorities in consumer tech, digital entertainment, and smart lifestyle media-reaching tens of millions of readers with authoritative features, deep-dive guides, and entertainment recommendations.

As worldwide leaders in the digital publishing space, our tech publications are expanding their coverage and we are currently looking for an Entertainment Features Writer to join our team on a 1099 freelance basis.

Your Responsibilities

• Pitch and write original features, curated watchlists, franchise rankings, plot explainers, and deep-dive analysis on major movies, TV shows, and streaming platforms (Netflix, Max, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+).
• Pitch unique, reader-obsessed feature topics regularly (e.g., streaming hidden gems, franchise watch orders, character breakdowns, platform feature deep dives).
• Input work into our in-house CMS, as well as find and format images, according to our guidelines.
• Stay ahead of upcoming release slates, streaming ecosystem updates, and pop-culture trends to pitch timely feature angles.
• Coordinate with editorial teams across brands for assignments, feedback, and content optimization.
• Follow general Editorial Guidelines while producing unique and high-quality feature content.

What We Offer

• Competitive per-story compensation.
• Flexible schedule.
• Remote position to work from a location of your choice.
• Exposure to a massive global audience across multiple top-tier tech and media publications, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Experience and Skills

• Relevant experience in writing and editing entertainment features, TV/movie listicles, or pop culture feature content in the English language.
• Strong ability to pitch original feature concepts and write engaging, reader-focused feed content.
• Deep knowledge of the current streaming landscape (Netflix, Max, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV+) and major media franchises.
• Ability to think analytically and turn complex plots, lore, or streaming trends into clear, readable, and exciting articles.
• Proficiency with SEO practices for feature writing and experience using a web-based CMS.
• A self-starter attitude with a passion for staying ahead of the entertainment curve.

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.