Shift News Writer: TV/Movie Content

CBR is looking for an Shift News Writer to help source, brainstorm, produce, self-edit and publish original new content for our knowledgeable audience.

Candidates should be experts in the field of TV/Movies, with an in-depth understanding of the latest, most breaking and biggest news trends. We want researchers whose fingers are firmly on the pulse of the TV/Movie world and its culture, and who know exactly where to look for its most interesting developments.

At the same time, we want seasoned content creators with proven experience writing clean, informative copy to tight deadlines and exacting editorial standards.

EXPECTATIONS:

Researching, writing, self-editing and posting 25 relevant TV/Movie News items per week
Trawling relevant daily news feeds for breaking developments and trends, and delivering them to the CBR News Editorial Team
Exploring relevant social media feeds, including Instagram, Reddit, Twitter, TikTok and others for news stories, to give context to them and gauge audience feedback,
Tuning in to popular podcasts, streams and YouTube shows to enhance Comic Book coverage,
Coordinate with News Shift Editors and Senior CBR News Editor for assignments and feedback

Application Requirements

Cover Letter (be sure to outline relevant experience and your tv/movie knowledge)
CV

Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirements:

Relevant experience in writing and editing
Some background in journalistic writing is preferred
Broad working knowledge of Movies/TV
Available at peak hours and strategic posting times strongly preferred; weekend availability a plus.

The hiring team at CBR will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team. Only applications containing relevant writing samples will be considered.

***This is a freelance, remote, work from home position***