Entertainment Writer: Movie/Tv Features

This is a paid freelance, remote position.

Screen Rant is the #1 entertainment website on the web and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV, video games, and comic books. Our editorial team is looking for experienced writers to contribute Movie/TV articles under the leadership of the Core Features Lead Editor. Screen Rant operates at a rapid pace and is seeking writers who can produce high-quality articles under time constraints. The selected candidate will have tremendous career growth and internal development opportunities within the organization.

Note that this role does not involve video production, video editing, screenwriting, or writing reviews. Please visit screenrant.com and review your familiarity with our range of topics before applying. In your cover letter, make sure to tell us how your knowledge of the specific vertical you’re applying for will complement Screen Rant’s coverage. We would love to welcome you to our community of cinephiles, gamers, and geeks!

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm, pitch, and develop original content ideas
• Write a minimum of 10 articles per week in Screen Rant's house style (following the requisite training and peer mentorship period). This will include fact-checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Requirements

• The ability to analyze content and pull directly from the source material to back up claims
• A sharp eye for grammatical details
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to write high-quality articles with swift turn-around times
• Previous writing experience
• Broad working knowledge of movies and tv in general, especially major franchises and popular streaming content
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment
• A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry

Applicants with experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:

• Familiarity with platforms such as Asana, WordPress, and Discord
• SEO and Google Analytics knowledge
• Understanding of what it means to write a "Feature"
• Image editing experience

What Screen Rant Has To Offer

• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd out with on a daily basis
• Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
• Fully remote — write from wherever you’d like!

NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your knowledge of and passion for movies and tv in your cover letter to continue on in the application process.

Please note that the next step involves a written evaluation. Screen Rant has a zero-tolerance policy for using artificial intelligence (AI) to produce content for the site.

We look forward to hearing from you!