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Job Description

This is a paid freelance, remote position.

If you’re an experienced writer with a finger on the pulse of the Film & Television world, CBR wants you to join its award-winning writing team! CBR is the oldest and most respected comic book culture website in the world. It is the internet’s first and final stop for nerd culture, news, commentary and community.

Our editorial team is looking for writers to create original and informative Movie & Television Feature articles that our discerning audience demands, with the eye-catching aesthetic they crave. CBR operates at a rapid pace and is seeking writers who can produce high-quality articles under time constraints. The selected candidate will have tremendous career growth and internal development opportunities within the organization.

Please visit www.cbr.com and review your familiarity with our range of topics before applying. In your cover letter, make sure to tell us how your knowledge of the specific vertical you’re applying for will complement CBR’s coverage.

What we are looking for :

Edit articles in CBR's house style, per brand standards

Responsible for editing Lists, Features, and Resources

Use the editorial dashboard to review writers’ output and performance

Daily review of analytics via various software and Google reporting in order to identify

performance trends

Identify opportunities for timely, relevant, and engaging articles to feature on CBR.com

Update your editing processes in alignment with CBR’s editorial best practices

Track session / article to understand the effectiveness of reach

Attend weekly meetings and workshops designed to distill important information down to

editors

Work closely with the Anime Lead Editor to carve out and grow focused beats for CBR

Assign topics and headlines to writers; field pitches and only publish what is best for website

growth

SEO :

Abide by all linking and tagging strategies in order to maintain site health and architecture

Implement content elements within CMS in accordance with writing guides in order to

optimize on-page experiences and create high level content value for readers

Contribute to keyword research and analysis; curate content based on varying intents

limited to Evergreen initiative) and sources

General :

Manage a large team of freelance writers, running your own team channel on Slack, Asana

board, and sending out feedback when necessary

Develop talent on an ongoing basis

Coordinate with PR when required

Be ready and available for increased responsibilities over time

Be available for editorial meetings and content reviews / audits

What we are looking for :

Excellent command of the English language

Strong research skills

Deep familiarity with anime content and a genuine passion for the medium

Keeping up to date with major franchises (Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece) and

ongoing anime per season is a must

A pop-culture enthusiast dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest anime news and

rumours

Relevant experience in writing or editing

High attention to detail to spot spelling or grammatical errors

What you can expect :

Flexible shifts

Paid training period

Slack community; team environment

Access to several guidelines and workshops

Opportunity for advancement within the editorial team

NOTE : Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of Movie / TV Feature content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included . Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves a writing evaluation.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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