ScreenRant - Comics Content Writer

Client: ScreenRant

Location: Remote

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

This is a paid freelance remote position at ScreenRant, the #1 entertainment website that publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music, and other forms of entertainment. As a worldwide leader, ScreenRant operates at a rapid pace and seeks experienced and passionate contributors who can create original high-quality content in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Write articles 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.)
• Pitch story ideas when none are readily available
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Perks

• Competitive compensation.
• Consistent and timely payments.
• Flexible schedule.
• Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
• Exposure to ScreenRant’s large and passionate audience, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Skills and Experience

• A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry
• Deep knowledge of comics in general, especially major publications (DC, Marvel - both current comics, and major event/series of the past)
• Quick learner with strong sense of urgency
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment
• Understanding of the difference between news and features
• Relevant experience in writing and/or editing roles (digital publications, entertainment content)
• Familiarity with WordPress
• SEO
• Analytics (GA)

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:

• Your CV
• A cover letter

Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.

Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.

Additional Information

ScreenRant is part of the Valnet Publishing Group. Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle, and travel.

Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.

We look forward to hearing from you.