Comics & Superheroes Content Writer

Reposted 23 Days Ago
New York, NY
In-Office
Junior
News + Entertainment
The Role
The role involves writing original articles, pitching ideas, and adhering to editorial guidelines for a major entertainment website.
Summary Generated by Built In

This is a paid freelance, remote position.

CBR is the #1 entertainment website and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music and other forms of entertainment.  

As a worldwide leader, CBR operates at a rapid pace and is always looking for experienced and passionate contributors who can create original high-quality content in a timely manner. 

Your Responsibilities 

  • Write original feature pieces and analysis (4-5 a week). 
  • Pitch article topics to our Editorial team and pick from a pool of topics. 
  • Be a dedicated and consistent contributor to the site. 
  • Follow CBR’s general Editorial Guidelines while producing unique and high-quality content.  
  • Produce articles in a timely manner to ensure that the latest industry news and most interesting content are always available to CBR’s loyal readers.
  • Work under tight deadlines and submit tasks on time.

Our Perks

  • Fully remote — write from wherever you’d like!
  • Opportunities to pitch original ideas
  • An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

Experience and Skills

  • Educational Background in journalism or a related field.
  • 2 +years of experience in producing comics and superheroes related content. 
  • Have a passion and working knowledge of anime (while staying up to date with upcoming releases).
  • Highly motivated and a team player. 
  • Experience with SEO practices. 
  • Experience with a custom CMS, preferred. 

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 
  • Links to relevant past work. 

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. 

CBR 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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The Company
367 Employees
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

CBR (formerly Comic Book Resources) was founded in 1995 and quickly became the go-to source for comics industry news, discussion, and community. Over two decades, the site has amassed a readership of 60 million-plus users, including 75 thousand members of the CBR community forums.

Our goal is to supply anyone interested in comic books, superheroes, and geek entertainment with information and resources that will provide a greater appreciation and investment in the medium (whether you’re a lifelong comic book enthusiast or a casual superhero movie fan).

Despite mixed backgrounds in publishing, journalism, and creative writing, CBR editors, writers, and contributors have one thing in common: a passion for the comics industry. CBR also has the honor of publishing columns and features from the most well-known names in comics - writers, artists, and publishers, including: Warren Ellis, Erik Larsen, Steven Grant, Robert Kirkman, Gail Simone, and Mark Millar, to name a few.

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