Collider News Writer

Job Highlights:

• Start Date: Immediate openings available
• Position: Collider News Writer
• Company: Workwarp
• Compensation: a competitive salary
• Location: Remote

 

 

Freelance | Remote Position This is a paid freelance, remote position - that means you can work from anywhere, on your own schedule... Our editorial team is looking for an experienced News Writer to join our team at Collider. Collider is proud to be an equal opportunity company and wants to hear YOUR voice. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, while always on the search for skilled and passionate individuals to make an impact within the industry. We want the voices on our site to reflect the diversity of the community it serves. Collider is the ultimate source for impactful entertainment news. We deliver the biggest, most important industry happenings and provide deep analysis and sharp commentary through interviews, reviews, and much more. Our editorial team is looking for eager writers to contribute to the News Team. Where writers will assist with covering breaking news in the TV/Movie industry, editorializing important details about the most popular titles, and diving deep into a variety of TV/Movie topics. Please note that this role does not involve video production, animation, or script writing. We are looking for general Pop Culture/Entertainment enthusiasts, though we are also looking for experts in particular areas: • Sci-Fi (Star Trek, Star Wars, Stargate, etc.) • Horror (Current, classic, and niche horror alike) • Network TV (NCIS, One Chicago, Reacher, Bosch, Law & Order, other procedural series) • Movies (Someone who can engage deeply with director news, casting news, industry news, etc.) • General Film and Television (Someone with the ability to cover a broad range of entertainment topics, and good flexibility • Please specify in your Cover Letter which category of expertise you feel you fall under (could be more than one!)* What you’ll do: • Pitch 10-15 high-quality stories weekly under Collider’s house style (following the requisite training) • This will include fact-checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.) • If a pitch is approved, be ready to turn in a print-ready copy within 30 minutes, sometimes 15 if it’s a breaking story. • Remain up to date on upcoming releases and rumors • Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team • Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team Requirements • A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry • Broad knowledge of the Movie/TV industry, or expert knowledge of the genre types listed above • Quick learner with a strong sense of urgency • Excellent command of the English language • Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors • Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of Movie/TV content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included. In your cover letter, make sure to let us know how your knowledge and love of the entertainment industry would apply to Collider’s content! Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves a writing evaluation. The hiring team at Collider will get 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: https://collider.com • *This is a freelance, work-from-home position** Powered by JazzHR LdCEQat5E6 Apply Job!

 

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