High-Performance Writer (TV)

Collider

35d•Remote

About The Position

Collider is seeking driven and insightful freelance writers to create timely, high-performing pieces around trending film and TV topics. This role focuses on directly driving traffic and audience engagement, with earnings scaling based on article views. The successful candidate will contribute to Collider's position as a leading source for entertainment coverage, serving millions of readers with quality, timely, and relevant stories.

Requirements

Educational background in journalism, communications, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience writing editorial content, ideally in the entertainment space.
Excellent grasp of pop culture and strong familiarity with the entertainment landscape.
Comfort with SEO principles and headline strategy, including keyword integration and audience-first framing.
Prior experience with CMS (WordPress or similar preferred).
A collaborative and proactive work ethic.
Ambitious, high-volume writers who are eager to publish frequently and maximize their reach.

Responsibilities

Keep up with trends and new SEO practices to produce the most high impact articles every week
Monitor industry trends, streaming charts, and online discourse to surface smart, timely story ideas.
Write clear, engaging, and accurate copy that follows Collider’s editorial and SEO guidelines.
Submit assignments in a timely manner that are properly self-edited.
Work closely with segment leads and implement feedback quickly and constructively.
Maintain a consistent, professional freelance schedule.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of movies and television, both classic and current.