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Weekend Movies & TV News Writer | MovieWeb

Role overview

Qualifications

  • At least 1–2 years experience in digital journalism or online publishing
  • Ability to independently write and publish clean, accurate news content on tight deadlines
  • Solid understanding of entertainment media and current pop culture trends
  • Familiarity with SEO and CMS tools

Responsibilities

  • Produce news articles on weekends across film, streaming and television verticals
  • Monitor trending TV, Movies, Streaming news cycles, including casting announcements, trailers, release dates and renewals/cancellations
  • Ensure timely publication of relevant content aligned with SEO and engagement goals
  • Coordinate with editors and fellow writers to maintain consistent weekend coverage

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Junior (1-2 years)
  • Journalist
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Time Management

About the company

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CBR

CBR (formerly Comic Book Resources) was founded in 1995 and quickly became the go-to source for comics industry news, discussion, and community. Over two decades, the site has amassed a readership of 60 million-plus users, including 75 thousand members of the CBR community forums. Our goal is to supply anyone interested in comic books, superheroes, and geek entertainment with information and resources that will provide a greater appreciation and investment in the medium (whether you’re a lifelong comic book enthusiast or a casual superhero movie fan). Despite mixed backgrounds in publishing, journalism, and creative writing, CBR editors, writers, and contributors have one thing in common: a passion for the comics industry. CBR also has the honor of publishing columns and features from the most well-known names in comics - writers, artists, and publishers, including: Warren Ellis, Erik Larsen, Steven Grant, Robert Kirkman, Gail Simone, and Mark Millar, to name a few. Owned and operated by Valnet Inc.

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Job description

This is a paid freelance, remote position

MovieWeb is a top destination for fans of television and movies, providing engaging and informative coverage of the entertainment industry.

As a leading authority in entertainment news, MovieWeb publishes at a fast pace and is always seeking talented, passionate contributors who can deliver compelling, high-quality content on deadline.

Your Responsibilities

Produce news articles on weekends across film, streaming and television verticals

  • Monitor trending TV, Movies, Streaming news cycles, including casting announcements, trailers, release dates and renewals/cancellations
  • Ensure timely publication of relevant content aligned with SEO and engagement goals
  • Coordinate with editors and fellow writers to maintain consistent weekend coverage
  • Contribute to news ideation, sourcing and scheduling
  • Follow editorial and formatting guidelines rigorously

What We Offer

  • Slack community & team environment
  • Exposure to MovieWeb's large and passionate audience
  • Fast-paced environment with potential for growth

Experience and Skills

  • At least 1–2 years experience in digital journalism or online publishing
  • Ability to independently write and publish clean, accurate news content on tight deadlines
  • Solid understanding of entertainment media and current pop culture trends
  • Familiarity with SEO and CMS tools
  • Strong communication and time management skills

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation:

  • Your CV
  • 2 sample news articles (can be links or PDFs)

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.

MovieWeb 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 27 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.

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