Movies & TV Senior News Writer

This is a paid freelance, remote position. CBR is the #1 entertainment website and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music and other forms of entertainment. As a worldwide leader, CBR operates at a rapid pace and is always looking for experienced and passionate contributors who can create original high-quality content in a timely manner.

​Responsibilities

• Pitch and ideate story angles that align with what’s trending in movies and TV, pop culture, and entertainment news.
• Deliver timely, accurate news articles with compelling headlines optimized Google Discover, Google Search, and other traffic sources. 
• Stay on top of breaking news and ensure coverage is timely.
• Self-edit and fact-check to maintain the highest editorial standards.
• Contribute at least 5 news articles per week.

​Our Perks

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

Experience and Skills

• Educational Background in journalism or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in producing entertainment news and related content.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Significant experience optimizing content for Google Discover. 
• Experience with SEO and analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Ahrefs, among others.
• Deep knowledge of the Movies & TV industry and a passion for the medium.

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 sample article similar in nature to the content published on CBR.

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. 

CBR is part of the Valnet Publishing Group. 

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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.