Marvel/Dc Shift Writer: Features & News Articles

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 team is looking for a part-time writer with 1–2 years of editorial experience to contribute Features and News content for Marvel/DC films and shows (NOT comics) under the leadership of the Superheroes Lead. 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

Responsibilities:

• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Update and refresh older content as needed
• Write 15 articles per week in Screen Rant's house style and meet the minimum output requirement (following the initial training and peer mentorship period). This will include fact-checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
• Brainstorm, pitch, and develop original content ideas
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Requirements:

• Ability to write high-quality articles with swift turn-around times
• Extensive knowledge about old and new Marvel/DC franchises
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment
• Ability to analyze content and pull directly from the source material to back up claims
• Available to work Friday–Sunday
• A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry
• This does NOT include personal blogs, college essays/dissertations, and other non-published work
• At least 1–2 years of editorial experience, preferably with a digital entertainment outlet
• Expert-level knowledge of Marvel/DC films and television shows and the ability to write about them objectively
• A sharp eye for grammatical details
• Excellent command of the English language

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

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

What Screen Rant has to offer:

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

NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your passion for and knowledge of Marvel/DC films and shows in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included.

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!

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