Freelance Writer- Editor

Literally Media is a modern media company that owns and operates a collection of highly successful humor and entertainment websites and boasts the #1 comedy network on Comscore. Our portfolio of legendary digital brands includes eBaum’s World, Cheezburger, Know Your Meme, and Cracked, which dominate the entertainment market with over 40 million organic users a month and 300 million+ monthly video views.

At Literally Media you’ll be working alongside a creative, collaborative team of leaders who understand online publishing and social media, who believe in being self-driven while also supporting each other to be successful. We believe in experimentation and creativity as well as being data-driven, and above all focusing on making it a fun experience for our employees and partners.

If you are passionate about creating compelling stories that put a smile on people’s faces, and interested in forging strong relationships with your audience, then Literally Media is the place to be.

Job Focus & Responsibilities:

We’re looking to welcome a Freelance writer-editor who is in the know about everything nerdy that’s happening online - what the newest Marvel release is about, what people are discussing on Star Wars Facebook groups, and in which subreddits you can find hilarious gaming memes.

Specifically, we’re looking for someone to ideate and create short, interesting, humorous, viral or viral-worthy content around nerdy topics that are fresh to hit the internet. Basically, you’ll be writing about the funniest geeky meme and/or video you just sent to your close friends’ group chat. Have a lot to say about random fandom infighting that you can’t talk about with anybody else? We’d love to hear about it, and our audience would too.

Requirements:

Media and publishing experience
You’re constantly scrolling on social media and know all the fandom drama and memes
Have familiarity with most or all of these topics (Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Video Games, Sci-Fi, Marvel, Dungeons and Dragons, Star Trek, & Computers/Computer Science)
Strong communication skills
Highly organized
Enjoys fast pace and writes easily and quickly

To Apply:

Send your Resume
Tell us what nerdy subjects/fandoms you’re most interested in and why you’d be a great fit for this position

Hours: The candidate must be able to work flexible hours to meet deadlines

Location: New York

Rate: $15 per item.