MovieWeb: Fantasy Movie and TV Author
About The Position
This is a paid freelance, remote position. 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: A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry Previous writing experience (Editing experience is a plus) Broad working knowledge of the Fantasy world, including Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon, and other renowned Fantasy titles. The ability to analyze content and pull directly from the source material to back up claims A sharp eye for grammatical details Excellent command of the English language Ability to write high-quality articles with swift turn-around times Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment Should possess a general understanding of the culture and strong research skill
Requirements
- A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry
- Previous writing experience (Editing experience is a plus)
- Broad working knowledge of the Fantasy world, including Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon, and other renowned Fantasy titles.
- The ability to analyze content and pull directly from the source material to back up claims
- A sharp eye for grammatical details
- Excellent command of the English language
- Ability to write high-quality articles with swift turn-around times
- Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment
- Should possess a general understanding of the culture and strong research skill
Responsibilities
- Write articles in MW’s house style (following the requisite training).
- This will include fact-checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
- Brainstorm, pitch, and develop original content ideas based on high-performing Western titles and franchises
- Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
- Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team
Benefits
- Fully remote — write from anywhere in North America or the UK
- Opportunities to pitch original ideas
- Several helpful guides that you can refer to even after training
- Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
- 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
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
