Movie/TV News Writer (Weekends)
US | UK Remote Freelance Position
CBR is looking for a dedicated Weekend News Writer to join the team.
CBR is the oldest and most respected comic book culture website in the world. We are the leading resource for coverage on comic books, film and TV, anime and nearly every other kind of fandom. It is the internet’s first and final stop for nerd culture, news, commentary and community.
As a Weekend News Writer for CBR, you will work with a dedicated editorial team to create original and informative articles that our discriminating audience demands, with the eye-catching aesthetic they crave. Are you a self-starting, hard-working and dynamic writer who can investigate, research and produce compelling news copy to tight deadlines and strict editorial standards? Are you a comic book enthusiast dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest comic book news and rumors? If so, apply to join the CBR News Team today!
Job Responsibilities
- Write 3 - 5 news articles Saturday and Sunday (Friday-Sunday is preferred), under a wide range of word counts
- Stay up to date on the latest news and trends in comics, tv, movies, video games, anime, manga, and anywhere else fandom may reach
- Coordinate with News Shift Editors and Senior CBR News Editor for assignments and feedback
Application Requirements
- Cover Letter
- CV
- 2 - 3 sample titles you would present right now as suitable CBR news pieces
Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirements:
- Relevant experience in writing and editing
- Some journalistic news writing experience is preferred
- Must be available to write on the weekends
- Broad working knowledge of old and current comic books, tv shows, original streaming programs, video games, anime, manga
- Available at peak hours and strategic posting times strongly preferred
CBR also offers incentive programs for proven writers who are able to commit to creating more content each weekend. Those opportunities will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis with editors.
The hiring team at CBR will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team. Only applications containing relevant writing samples will be considered.
Link to our website: www.cbr.com
*This is a work from home position*