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
- Contribute a 4-5 features and lists articles per week.
- Work under tight deadlines and submit tasks on time.
- Pitch and ideate original content ideas.
- Able to maintain a contracted freelance schedule.
- Reporting to various Editors and implementing feedback efficiently.
- Adherence to a style guide.
Our Perks
- Fully remote — write from wherever you’d like!
- Opportunities to pitch original ideas
- Several helpful guides that you can refer to even after training
- Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
- 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 entertainment and related content at a well-known digital publication.
- In-depth familiarity with and fierce passion for the entertainment industry, especially the latest Movies & TV shows.
- 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
- A cover letter
- A sample article similar in nature to the content published on CBR.
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.
Top Skills
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.
