Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of Christian faith and biblical principles., Knowledge of major worldviews and media recognition skills., Experience in writing 200-400 word news stories., Ability to produce 2-3 articles weekly with timely turnaround..

Key responsibilities:

Write seasonal overviews of streaming series with provided templates.

Advise families on content appropriateness based on analysis.

Create weekly articles on entertainment industry news.

Maintain flexibility and good news judgment for the target audience.

MOVIEGUIDE®, as affiliated with the Christian Film & Television Commission, is a 30 year old brand part of a 37 year old non-profit ministry (Good News Communications, Inc.) that works with the entertainment industry to understand faith audiences and biblical principles. And helps inform the public about the influence of the entertainment media and about how to train their families to become media-wise, so they can choose the good and reject the bad. MOVIEGUIDE® was founded in 1985 by the Chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission, Dr. Ted Baehr. A noted critic, educator, lecturer, and media pundit, Dr. Baehr’s life purpose is to be used of God to redeem the values of the media while educating audiences on how to use discernment in selecting their entertainment. MOVIEGUIDE® is more than just a magazine -- it's also a two-minute and half-hour TV show, a two-minute and half-hour radio show, and an Internet resource available around the world and broadcast, cablecast and satellite-cast in more than 200 countries and territories. The magazine and Internet versions of MOVIEGUIDE® include news from the entertainment industry, insightful articles on trends and beliefs, and interviews with top filmmakers and actors such as Robert Duvall, Tom Hanks, Angelina Jolie, Emma Watson, Hugh Jackman, and Steven Spielberg. For more information go to www.movieguide.org

Job description

What You’ll Do:

Per week, write seasonal overviews of popular streaming series in the form of an op-ed, offering insight to families and notifying them of any questionable elements a season may contain. A template will be provided for guidance.
Use this comprehensive analysis to advise families on if the movie is appropriate for children.
Write at least two to three articles a week about entertainment industry news.

What’s Required:

A deep understanding of the Christian faith and biblical principles
A keen knowledge of major worldviews and the ability to recognize those worldviews in media
A flexible attitude and general sense of news judgment of what series and movies are most important to our audiences
A strong home internet connection and access to major streaming platforms, such as Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, AppleTV+ and Amazon Prime
The ability to turn around reviews within one week
Some experience writing 200-400 word news stories
A general understanding of news judgment and what the Movieguide® audience wants
A humble spirit, as the editing process can sometimes be grueling

Interested parties should upload a resume and three writing samples using the available form.

Job Category: Editorial

Job Type: Freelance

Job Location: Remote

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