Role overview

Qualifications

Educational background in entertainment journalism or a related field.
2+ years of experience producing gaming-related content.
Passion and working knowledge of gaming, with up-to-date knowledge of upcoming releases.
Experience with SEO practices.

Responsibilities

Write original Gaming Feature and List pieces.
Pitch Feature or List topics to our Editorial team.
Be a dedicated and consistent contributor to the site.
Produce articles in a timely manner to ensure that the latest industry news and most interesting content are always available to CBR's loyal readers.

Key facts

Remote from: United States
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
English

Hard skills

Feature Writing Search Engine Optimization Video Game Development Content Creation Proposal Development Journalism

Other skills

Ability To Meet Deadlines
Time Management
Teamwork
Reliability
Self-Motivation

About the company

Comic Book Resources (CBR)

Media & Entertainment

CBR was founded in 1995 and quickly became the go-to source for comic industry news, discussion, and community. In recent years, our digital publication has become a sought-after source for Movies, TV, Anime, and gaming. CBR's mission is to supply anyone interested in pop culture, superheroes, and geek entertainment with information and resources that will provide a greater appreciation and investment in their respective fandoms, such as Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Dragon Ball, Lord of the Rings and so much more. CBR has been honored to publish columns and features from the industry's most well-known names, many of whom have since seen their work adapted to the big and small screens. This includes Robert Kirkman, whose work is the inspiration behind AMC’s The Walking Dead Universe, and Matt Fraction, whose acclaimed Hawkeye run informed the hit Marvel Studios/Disney+ series of the same name. CBR is owned and operated by Valnet Inc.

Company details

IndustryMedia & Entertainment

Company size11 - 50

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Job description

This is a paid freelance, remote position.

CBR is the #1 entertainment website and 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, CBR operates at a rapid pace and is always looking for experienced and passionate contributors who can create original high-quality content in a timely manner.

Your Responsibilities

Write original Gaming Feature and List pieces.
Pitch Feature or List topics to our Editorial team.
Be a dedicated and consistent contributor to the site.
Follow CBR’s general Editorial Guidelines while producing unique and high-quality content.
Produce articles in a timely manner to ensure that the latest industry news and most interesting content are always available to CBR’s loyal readers.
Work under tight deadlines and submit tasks on time.

Our Perks

Fully remote — write from wherever you’d like!
Opportunities to pitch original ideas
An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

Experience and Skills

Educational Background in entertainment journalism or a related field.
2+ years of experience in producing Gaming related content.
Have a passion and working knowledge of Gaming (while staying up to date with upcoming releases).
Highly motivated and a team player.
Experience with SEO practices.
Experience with a custom CMS, preferred.

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
Links to relevant past work.

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.

CBR is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.

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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.