Streaming/Entertainment Writer

Valnet Tech Sites; United States; Remote; USD 2,800 - 5,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote freelance 1099

Competitive per-story pay

Flexible schedule

Global audience exposure

Job summary

Valnet Tech Sites is seeking an Entertainment Features Writer to join our remote freelance team on a 1099 basis. Write original features, rankings, and explainers about movies and streaming platforms for our well-known tech brands.

You will input work into our CMS, source and format images, and stay ahead of trends to pitch timely angles. Strong English writing, knowledge of streaming, and SEO best practices are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and editing entertainment features in English.
• Ability to pitch original, reader-focused feature concepts.
• Strong knowledge of streaming landscape across major platforms.
• Proficiency with SEO practices for feature writing and CMS usage.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write original features, watchlists, rankings, and explainers on movies and streaming platforms.
• Input work into the in-house CMS and format images per guidelines.
• Stay ahead of release slates and trends to pitch timely angles.
• Coordinate with editorial teams across brands for feedback and optimization.

Skills

Entertainment writing

Editing

Pitching ideas

SEO for features

Tools

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 a 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.