Note: This is a freelance, remote position. We are open to both full-time and part-time applicants.
Screen Rant is the #1 entertainment website on the web and publishes u p-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV, video games, and comic books . Our editorial team is looking for an experienced editor to oversee Reality TV Features content under the leadership of the Reality TV Lead Editor. The selected candidate will have tremendous career growth opportunity within the organization. Please note that this is not a video editing role, or an on-camera/interview role.
Responsibilities
Edit and publish a minimum of 10 Reality TV Features articles daily on the Reality TV Features team
Combination of editing/writing (mostly editing)
Participate in writer development and general writer management
Oversee and facilitate writer communication in Slack/Asana
Send feedback to writers according to Screen Rant's standards (as per our writing guides)
Work with new writers to develop their skills and help them adapt to Screen Rant's standards
Work with existing writers to develop those suitable for internal development (staff writing, self-publishing, editing)
Idea generation
Run point on shows
Develop content plans
Target evergreen topics
Weekly meetings
Come prepared with notes and analyses
Additional tasks
Approve sniping SEO/angles
Identify evergreen articles to update
Requirements
Relevant experience in senior writing and editing roles (digital publications, entertainment content)
Expert level knowledge of a variety of hit Reality TV shows and spinoffs
Quick learner with strong sense of urgency
Excellent command of the English language
Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors
Applicants with experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:
Wordpress
Image editing
SEO
Analytics (GA)
Freelance writer management
Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic
What Screen Rant has to offer:
Perks atypical of a freelance role (guaranteed hours and income, health care stipend, bonusing opportunities, paid time off)
Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
Only applicants who possess the necessary skills and experience will be contacted, and only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of popular Reality TV content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included. If you would like to write about Reality TV but do not have the required experience for this particular role, kindly visit our Reality TV Writer (https://screenrant.applytojob.com/apply/RCZaViw3Jp/Freelance-Competition-Show-Writer) job posting and apply there instead. Please note that the next steps in the hiring process involve both a writing evaluation and an interview.
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