Note: This is a freelance, remote position. We will only be considering full-time applicants.
CBR is looking for a dedicated Lead Editor to oversee the TV Features related coverage on our team. Are you a pop-culture enthusiast dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest TV shows?
If so, then we need you!
CBR offers a unique opportunity for team members to grow and connect with other freelancers from all over the world. As a TV Lead Features Editor for CBR, you will work with a dedicated remote editorial team to create original and informative articles that our discriminating audience demands, with the eye-catching aesthetic they crave.
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Responsibilities:
- Edit and publish a minimum of 25 TV Features articles weekly on the Features team
- Manage weekly publication scheduling for CBR’s TV Features section
- Oversee all Junior Editors and writers as well as help them develop their skills and adapt to CBR’s standards
- Communicate expectations effectively, along with deadlines and quotas
- Work with new writers to develop their skills and help them adapt to CBR’s standards
- Work with existing writers by providing general guidance to develop those suitable for internal development (staff writing, self-publishing, editing)
- Spearhead planning of coverage for the respective teams, in conjunction with the Senior Features Editor
- Update the corresponding planning
- Craft headlines, blurbs, and peripheral text to capture new and existing traffic optimize SEO traffic for various avenues of dissemination
- Idea Generation
- Help generate a steady stream of feature ideas to ensure writers have articles to write
- Develop content plans
- Use Google Analytics to help identify topics that provide opportunities for expansion of coverage and category growth
- Weekly meetings
- Come prepared with notes and analyses
Requirements:
- Relevant experience in senior writing and editing roles (digital publications, entertainment content)
- Broad working knowledge of current TV shows, as well as past TV
- 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:
- Image editing
- Google Analytics
- SEO
- Analytics (GA)
- Freelance writer management
- Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic
Only applicants who possess the necessary skills and experience will be contacted, and only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
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Job Description
A173 West Studios is seeking crew members for the upcoming short film In the Backyard, directed by Ben Cruz. The emotionally driven coming-of-age film explores childhood memories, family relationships, and the realities of aging through the eyes of a young boy during the summer of 2010.
Production is now hiring passionate and creative crew members for several key behind-the-scenes positions. This is a non-union volunteer opportunity with catering provided.
Job Responsibilities
On-Set Sound Mixer / Boom Operator
- Handle on-set audio recording during filming
- Operate boom microphones and lavalier systems
- Ensure clean and professional sound capture throughout production
VFX Supervisor / Animator
- Create and supervise visual effects for a featured scene
- Design animation involving a shadow extension effect with movement
- Collaborate with the director to execute the visual concept
Key Hair / Key Makeup
- Design hair and makeup looks fitting the early 2010 setting
- Apply aging makeup effects for grandparent characters
- Maintain continuity throughout filming
Requirements
- Prior experience in the relevant crew department preferred
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Passion for independent filmmaking
- Ability to work collaboratively in a production environment
- Reliable availability during filming weekends
Compensation Details
- Non-union volunteer position
- Catering provided on set
- IMDb and Letterboxd credit provided after completion
- Behind-the-scenes photos included