Screen Rant
Documentaries Article Journalist
Screen Rant, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Please note: This is a paid freelance remote position. We are currently only accepting applicants located in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
Screen Rant is the #1 entertainment website on the web and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV, video games, and comic books. Our editorial team is looking for experienced writers to contribute Documentary articles under the leadership of the Core Features Lead Editor. Screen Rant operates at a rapid pace and is seeking writers who can produce high-quality articles under time constraints. The selected candidate will have tremendous career growth and internal development opportunities within the organization.
Note that this role does not involve video production, video editing, screenwriting, or writing reviews. Please visit
screenrant.com
and review your familiarity with our range of topics before applying. In your cover letter, make sure to tell us how your knowledge of the specific vertical you’re applying for will complement Screen Rant’s coverage. We would love to welcome you to our community of cinephiles, gamers, and geeks!
Responsibilities
Write a minimum of 5 articles per week in Screen Rant's house style (following the requisite training and peer mentorship period). This will include fact-checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
Brainstorm, pitch, and develop original content ideas
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
Previous writing experience
Cover new documentaries on streaming services such as Netflix, Prime Video, and Max
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
Applicants with experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:
Understanding of the difference between "Features," "Lists," and "News" articles
Familiarity with platforms such as Asana, WordPress, and Discord
Image editing experience
SEO and Google Analytics knowledge
What Screen Rant has to offer:
Fully remote — write from wherever you’d like!
Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd out with on a daily basis
NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your knowledge of and passion for documentaries in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included.
Please note that the next step involves a written evaluation. Screen Rant has a zero-tolerance policy for using artificial intelligence (AI) to produce content for the site.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Screen Rant is the #1 entertainment website on the web and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV, video games, and comic books. Our editorial team is looking for experienced writers to contribute Documentary articles under the leadership of the Core Features Lead Editor. Screen Rant operates at a rapid pace and is seeking writers who can produce high-quality articles under time constraints. The selected candidate will have tremendous career growth and internal development opportunities within the organization.
Note that this role does not involve video production, video editing, screenwriting, or writing reviews. Please visit
screenrant.com
and review your familiarity with our range of topics before applying. In your cover letter, make sure to tell us how your knowledge of the specific vertical you’re applying for will complement Screen Rant’s coverage. We would love to welcome you to our community of cinephiles, gamers, and geeks!
Responsibilities
Write a minimum of 5 articles per week in Screen Rant's house style (following the requisite training and peer mentorship period). This will include fact-checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
Brainstorm, pitch, and develop original content ideas
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
Previous writing experience
Cover new documentaries on streaming services such as Netflix, Prime Video, and Max
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
Applicants with experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:
Understanding of the difference between "Features," "Lists," and "News" articles
Familiarity with platforms such as Asana, WordPress, and Discord
Image editing experience
SEO and Google Analytics knowledge
What Screen Rant has to offer:
Fully remote — write from wherever you’d like!
Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd out with on a daily basis
NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your knowledge of and passion for documentaries in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included.
Please note that the next step involves a written evaluation. Screen Rant has a zero-tolerance policy for using artificial intelligence (AI) to produce content for the site.
We look forward to hearing from you!
#J-18808-Ljbffr