Freelance Writer (Weekend)

Applications without answers to the questions below will not be considered.
Please include them with the application form or in your cover letter as an additional document.

CinemaBlend seeks an enthusiastic entertainment fanatic with Saturday and
Sunday availability for a freelance news writing position who is plugged into the industry. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated wordsmiths with up-to-date knowledge of the entertainment industry and an appetite for movies and entertainment. This is a freelance position with room to grow.

We're looking for someone who's up for writing on a variety of movie, TV, celebrity and streaming-related topics, has a good sense of humor, pays attention to details, and writes with a fun, conversational tone. We’re also looking for someone who is able to write on weekend days.

Other things to know about the position:

This is a freelance telecommute position for a news writer who's open to writing about a variety of topics within entertainment.
Freelancers are paid a per-article rate.
This is a news-writing position, with potential to expand into editorial later on.
Journalism degree not required.
Some writing experience is required. We will want to see published articles from an online outlet, preferably related to movies or TV.
We expect a quick turnaround on all article assignments, so we're looking for someone who's good with details, knows the industry and can submit clean copy.
Hours of availability will be flexible
U.S. applicants only, please. And you must be over 18 years old to apply.
We're looking for a minimum of 15-20 submissions from you a month.

Please submit your resume, along with links to relevant writing samples and answers to the following questions as your cover letter:

● Give one opinion about Movies or TV you have that other people might disagree with.

● What's one movie from the 1990s that SHOULD be rebooted, and one that needs to be left alone?

● What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened in pop culture in the past year and why?

● What Are Your Pay Expectations For The Role?
● On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being “Never Heard Of It” and 10 being “Expert,” how familiar are you with the following: (Feel free to explain if you want)

Wednesday
The Kelly Clarkson Show

True Detective
Law and Order
Squid Game
Harry Potter
Jonathan Majors’ Career
The Voice
House of the Dragon
Bad Boys (4 or franchise)
Scream
Met Gala
Emmys Red Carpet
The Bachelor
Ben Affleck career and relationships
Avatar
The Real Housewives (be specific)
Dune Sequels

Applications without answers to the above questions will not be considered.
Please include them with the application form or in your cover letter. To upload a cover letter, please choose to upload an additional document.

Job Type: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $262.50 and up.

Schedule:
● Several Hour Shift (mornings or afternoons)
● Saturday-Sunday
● Work Location: Remote from anywhere in the United States

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $1.00 - $262.50 per month

Schedule:

Weekends only