MovieWeb: Movies & TV Reporter

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>This is a paid freelance remote position.</strong><br><br>The editorial team at <a href="http://movieweb.com/">MovieWeb.com</a> is looking for a passionate writer to contribute <strong>Movie & TV News articles </strong>to the website.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Founded in 1995, <a href="http://movieweb.com/">MovieWeb.com</a> is the premier online destination for movie enthusiasts, providing the latest news and information on casting and development, release dates, trailers, interviews and clips, full movies, and more. <strong>MovieWeb</strong> keeps users connected to all their favorites, past, present, and future. As a top social entertainment network, <strong>MovieWeb</strong> is revolutionizing the way you DISCOVER, WATCH and DISCUSS the movies you love.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you’re the right fit for our growing editorial team, please apply today! Only serious candidates with strong knowledge of the film industry will be considered.</span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Previous writing experience (Editing experience is a plus)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">The ability to analyze content and pull directly from the source material to back up claims</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">A sharp eye for grammatical details</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Excellent command of the English language</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Ability to write high-quality articles with swift turn-around times</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:circle;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Should possess a general understanding of the culture and strong research skill</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">​</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Responsibilities:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Write articles in MW’s house style (following the requisite training).</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">This will include fact-checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Brainstorm, pitch, and develop original content ideas based on high-performing Western titles and franchises</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">What MW has to offer:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Fully remote — write from anywhere in North America or the UK</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Opportunities to pitch original ideas</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Several helpful guides that you can refer to even after training</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div style="list-style-type:disc;"><p style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">NOTE: Only applications containing a resume </span></span></span><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">and</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> cover letter will be considered. </span></span></span><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of Fantasy content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included</span></span></span><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">. Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves a writing evaluation.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">We look forward to hearing from you!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div>