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.
As a leading authority in entertainment news, MovieWeb publishes at a fast pace and is always seeking talented, passionate contributors who can deliver compelling, high-quality content on deadline.
Position Overview
The ideal candidate is an experienced entertainment journalist who has a deep knowledge of Film, strong writing instincts, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and submissions in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities- Write and publish multiple Film feature articles per week.
- Write high-quality features with original angles, strong research, and consistent voice.
- Ensure accuracy and audience relevance across all published content.
- Identify trending topics, SEO opportunities, and ideas to drive traffic and engagement.
- Ensure timely publication of relevant content aligned with SEO and engagement goals
- Uphold MovieWeb's editorial standards and maintain a high level of journalistic integrity.
- Slack community & team environment
- Flexible, remote freelance role
- Exposure to MovieWeb's large and passionate audience
- Fast-paced environment with potential for growth
- 3+ years of professional writing experience in entertainment.
- Strong understanding of Film and TV trends and fandom culture.
- Strong feature writing and storytelling abilities
- Ability to identify trends and develop compelling article concepts independently
- Exceptional editing, fact-checking, and storytelling skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Comfortable working with CMS and familiarity with SEO.
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
- 2 sample articles (can be links or PDFs)
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.
MovieWeb 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 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.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of professional writing experience in entertainment
- Strong understanding of film and television trends and fandom culture
- Strong feature writing and storytelling abilities
- Ability to identify trends and independently develop compelling article concepts
- Exceptional editing, fact-checking, and storytelling skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Comfort working with a content management system
- Familiarity with SEO
- CV, cover letter, and two sample articles
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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