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 articles on deadline.
Your Responsibilities
- Write movie and TV related articles, with editorial support
- Monitor trending news cycles, including casting announcements, trailers, release dates, renewals/cancellations, and celebrity updates
- Comfortable meeting deadlines
- Ensure timely publication of relevant content aligned with SEO and engagement goals
- Follow guidelines rigorously
- Availability for breaking news
What We Offer
- Fully remote — write from wherever you’d like!
- Opportunities to pitch original ideas
- An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis
Experience and Skills
- At least 2 years experience in digital journalism or online publishing
- Ability to write accurate news content on tight deadlines
- Solid understanding of entertainment media and current pop culture trends
- Familiarity with SEO and CMS tools
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
- 2 sample news 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 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.
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