Features Film Writer | MovieWeb

• 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.

What We Offer

• Slack community & team environment
• Flexible, remote freelance role
• Exposure to MovieWeb's large and passionate audience
• Fast-paced environment with potential for growth

Requirements

• 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.

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
• 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.

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