This is a paid freelance remote position.

The editorial team at MovieWeb.com is looking for a passionate editor to contribute Movie & TV News articles to the website.

Founded in 1995, MovieWeb.com is the premier online destination for movie enthusiasts, providing the latest news and information on casting and development, release dates, trailers, interviews and clips, full movies, and more. MovieWeb keeps users connected to all their favorites, past, present, and future. As a top social entertainment network, MovieWeb is revolutionizing the way you DISCOVER, WATCH and DISCUSS the movies you love.

What we are looking for:

• Edit and publish news articles daily.
• Oversee and facilitate writer communication in Slack/Asana.
• Send feedback to writers according to MovieWeb’'s standards (as per our writing guides).
• Work with new writers to develop their skills and help them adapt to MovieWeb’'s standards.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in senior writing and editing roles (digital publications, entertainment content).
• An understanding of News content.
• Broad working knowledge of movies, TV, and the entertainment industry in general.
• Quick learner with a strong sense of urgency.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors.

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

• SEO
• Analytics (GA)
• Freelance writer coordination
• Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic.

What MovieWeb has to offer: 

• Fully remote — edit from anywhere in North America or the UK!
• Opportunities to pitch and write your own original ideas 
• Several helpful guides that you can refer to even after training to grow your writing portfolio and skills
• Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system 
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

Only applicants who possess the necessary skills and experience will be contacted, and only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of popular gaming content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included.

We're looking forward to hearing from you!