Books & Literature Writer
About The Position
Collider is the leading source for impactful entertainment coverage, serving millions of readers with smart, authoritative stories on the biggest movies, TV shows, streaming hits, cult classics, and everything in between. With a focus on quality, timeliness, and relevance, we aim to be the go-to destination for passionate fans and curious newcomers alike. We're looking for passionate and knowledgeable freelance books writers who can create timely, engaging content around the biggest books, authors, literary trends, publishing news, adaptations, and conversations shaping the reading community. This role goes beyond writing articles—it's about connecting with a dedicated audience of readers and entertainment fans through insightful, high-performing content.
Requirements
- At least 2 years experience in digital journalism or online publishing
- Ability to independently write and publish clean, accurate content on tight deadlines
- Strong understanding of gaming culture, internet trends, memes, and online communities
- Passion for video games, entertainment, and digital storytelling
- Familiarity with SEO and CMS tools
Responsibilities
- Monitor book industry news, literary trends, bestseller lists, social media conversations, and adaptation announcements to identify timely content opportunities
- Write engaging features, mini-features, lists, rankings, recommendations, and opinion pieces related to books and literary culture
- Cover topics ranging from bestselling novels and emerging authors to book-to-screen adaptations, publishing trends, and reader communities
- Work closely with editors to develop compelling content ideas and execute editorial priorities
- Comfortable working independently while consistently meeting deadlines
- Ensure timely publication of relevant content aligned with SEO and audience engagement goals
- Follow editorial and formatting guidelines rigorously
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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