Entertainment Jobs and Internships

About TripleLift

TripleLift is the advertising technology company reinventing ad placement at the intersection of creative, media and data. Our marketplace serves the world’s leading brands, publishers, streaming companies and demand-side platforms, executing over 1 trillion ad transactions every month. Customers choose us because of our addressable offerings from native to online video to connected television, innovations that insert brands into content in real-time, and supportive experts dedicated to maximizing partner performance.

Part of the Vista Equity Partners portfolio, TripleLift has appeared on both the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for five consecutive years, has been named to Business Insider’s list of Hottest Ad Tech Companies for three straight years and was awarded Most Innovative TV Advertising Technology by AdExchanger in 2021. Find out how TripleLift is shaping the future of advertising at triplelift.com.

The Role

The TripleLift CTV Creative Writer/Producer brings a superior creative eye and experience to our group, delivering superb creative in the form of writing, video production, animation, visual design, and more for our new Advanced Advertising division. Working closely with the CTV VP of Creative and the Director of Post-Production Operations, our Writer/Producer will lead the creative charge in developing and producing external ad campaign assets as well as marketing and sales materials for our business organization.

The role will be responsible for developing creative assets on a deadline, working on multiple projects simultaneously, and collaborating with internal team members as well as freelance individuals and vendors. Be a thought-leader energized by ambitious, creative ideas that elevate TripleLift’s status as an entertainment entity. If you are a hardworking individual with a desire to produce, create, lead, learn, collaborate and grow, this is an outstanding role for you.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dynamic, and able to communicate with different team members. You are both a creative thinker and a logistical problem solver, who thrives in an innovative environment, are comfortable with independent work and are excited to expand your creative skills.

Responsibilities

• Write, produce and creative video, animated, and visual material for TripleLift’s CTV team, including external ad campaign assets and internal sales & marketing collateral.
• Work closely with internal creative team and manage external resources to craft creative, including VP of Creative, Director of Post-Production Operations, writers, editors, designers, animators, VFX team, and more.
• Ideate and bring creative inspiration to individual projects as well as to the team as a whole.
• Manage deadlines and production schedules to ensure timely deliveries of all projects.
• Source and review video footage and other visual assets for use in development of creative projects.
• Oversee CTV Creative team members and delegate production tasks amongst collaborators.
• Ensure creative excellence, cohesiveness and quality across all creative.

Desired Skills And Attributes

• A Bachelor’s degree in television production, marketing, advertising, communications, or a related discipline is preferred, though candidates with relevant experience who hold other degrees will be considered.
• 6-8 years of experience at a creative agency, television or entertainment environment in a promo/brand marketing/creative services organization.
• Strong creative eye and writing skills (creative and administrative).
• Comfortable with post-production terminology and project directives.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as manage multiple projects at one time.
• Great attitude and ability to manage and direct team members (internal and external).
• Detail oriented with excellent presentation and organizational skills.
• Knowledge and experience in the television/entertainment industry as well as the ad tech industry is a plus.
• Please have a strong portfolio to submit.

Note: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal labor law of general and nationwide application, including Overtime, Minimum Wages, Child Labor Protections, and the Equal Pay Act. This role is a FLSA exempt role.

Benefits And Company Perks

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Amazing company culture
• Mental Health Days
• 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefits
• Ongoing professional development
• Weekly Yoga & Bootcamp
• Membership to Headspace (Meditation)

Awards

We love celebrating our achievements. They remind us of our contributions making advertising work for everyone, and the TripleLifters who make it all possible. TripleLift is proud to be recognized by Digiday for our best-in-class ad technology, as a Best Workplace for our culture and benefits and among the Best in Business for our innovations and positive impact on the industry by Inc.

To check out more of our awards and distinctions, please visit https://triplelift.com/ideas/#distinctions

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at TripleLift

At TripleLift, we believe in the power of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Our culture enables individuals to share their uniqueness and contribute as part of a team. With our DE&I initiatives, TripleLift is a place that works for you, and where you can feel a sense of belonging. At TripleLift, we will consider and champion all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition, veteran, marital, or any other status protected by law. TripleLift is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

TripleLift does not accept unsolicited resumes from any type of recruitment search firm. Any resume submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of TripleLift and no fee shall be due.
TripleLift

Brut is a leading global video publisher. We’re a young, independent and multilingual digital media company producing compelling journalism in new formats. After becoming the most-watched news publisher on social media in Europe and South Asia, we’re now quickly growing in the US market.

This position is based in New York City.

As an Associate Producer on Brut’s Stories team, you will pitch and produce content on current affairs, pop culture, and social issues specifically for Snapchat and other emerging platforms. The ideal candidate will be up to date on the unique trends on Snapchat, as well as the trends on other social media platforms. They will pitch, write, create stories with Snapchat in mind, and will be willing and excited to try a variety of story-telling formats.

Duties include:

• Pitching creative ideas daily specifically for Snapchat
• Researching, scripting, and editing videos on a deadline
• Posting and scheduling social media posts
• Identifying stories with a strong visual element or coming up with ways to cover stories that don’t have visual elements
• Identifying stories from a range of sources, from our in-house subscription services to third party or user-generated content
• Using analytics to inform decision-making, pitching, and posting
• Pitching, planing, and executing coverage for live events and filed shoots
• Interviewing subjects for stories
• Producing some branded content for partnerships and clients
• Occasionally working on the weekends or off-work hours expected to cover newscycle

Requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in communication, marketing, or journalism
• Creative mindset and interest in innovative trends in in journalism
• Extensive knowledge of Snapchat and an in-depth understanding of audience engagement on the platforms
• Strong interest in news, current affairs, pop culture, and sports
• Excellent writing and grammar skills
• Good editing skills (Adobe Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Someone comfortable being on camera and in the field
• Must be based in NYC

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience, along with a generous benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, paid vacation/personal/sick/company holidays, FSA, commuter discounts, and an engaging and rewarding work environment.

Brut Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
Brut America

BRON Digital, is a state-of-the-art virtual production and service company, that utilizes the Unreal Engine to develop and produce long-form animation for series television, short-form content, and motion pictures. This division leverages BRON’s extensive experience producing traditional CGI animation to apply and adapt the best practices of linear animation pipelines and marry those with Unreal Engine centered, virtual production workflows. The move allows BRON to broaden and expand its production and produce high quality content with much faster turnarounds.

We are seeking an Associate Producer to join our team, cross our Digital animated shows.

Requirements

Role & Responsibilities:

• Help to promote interdepartmental communication and workflow.
• Assist line producer and production manager in balancing artistic and productivity requirements.
• Mentor production managers, coordinators, assistants and provide guidance and support to department leads.
• Attend all relevant reviews and approval sessions to promote effective communication throughout the production team and provide leadership as needed.
• Assess schedule continuously with line producer and production manager, and as team weigh technical constraints against scope of the project, while also protecting the creative.
• Help forecast overages and delays throughout production, and work to find creative and technical solutions with production team, director and department leads.
• Communicate creative priorities throughout the production by working closely with Director.
• Suggest production solutions that will allow for needed creative changes to be made.
• Assist in the creation of and help to maintain project management documents including status reports, project plans, communications plans, post-mortems and compiling of historical information.
• Track, document, and report on major creative changes that affect budget/schedule to line producer and production manager in a timely manner.
• Generate and distribute reports to EVP and SVP Digital.
• Work with partner studios to ensure daily communication runs smoothly, troubleshoot issues, and foresee and avoid potential delays.
• Responsible for overseeing data management in Shotgrid – check that all materials are being correctly captured, and that all relevant data is accurate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ year’s production management experience in animation film and/or VFX production or equivalent
• Proficiency with ShotGrid Software
• Experience with all parts of the animation production pipeline, including layout, modeling, shading, animation, effects, lighting, rendering, compositing & post
• Familiarity with all aspects of production management, including budget & schedule management, personnel and performance management
• Superior personnel management and team building skills, and ability to lead with a positive attitude and encourage collaboration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of production techniques and terminology
• Expert organizational, project management & time management skills
• Ability to anticipate and deal with an ever-changing production environment
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material
• Ability to manage time and balance priorities amid the pressures of busy, deadline-driven production
• Must have the ability to organize, schedule, and delegate work effectively
• Must be proactive and be an effective problem solver
• Previous computer experience with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and MS Project, spreadsheet and database applications required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including Extended Health Benefits
• Studio Holiday closure between Christmas and New Year
• 7 health days per year (prorated per any partial year, and/or contract length)

BRON Studios

ABC Owned TV Stations

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the development and management of all assigned project-related aesthetic, show, and guest-experience elements. The Show Producer defines and ensures compliance with Creative goals and intent; informing and advising Senior Management of Project status and Issues. Acts as the Creative Lead on assigned projects, supervising any assigned staff and workloads and determines strategies ensuring the successful completion of all tasks and/or assignments through all aspects of design and production from original concept through final installation. The Show Producer shall be responsible for ensuring conformance with any and all 3^rd party Intellectual Properties from a creative standpoint.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Show Producer is the Responsible Individual to ensure the Project’s Creative Design Intent is successfully achieved in all guest-experience related aspects of the Project. As part of the Project’s leadership team, the Show Producer is responsible to partner with the team to develop, review and manage scopes, contract documents, cost estimates, schedules, strategies and work plans to align with achieving the Project’s creative intent.
• Assures guest-experience and creative design intent is properly designed, developed, articulated and documented.  Manages and interfaces with appropriate internal and external resources through every phase of design, production and installation to ensure Creative Intent Documentation (artwork, models, design packages, treatments etc.) is properly developed and that Attraction Scopes, Close-out Documentation and Quality Standards consistently align with the Project’s creative intent.
• Develops and manages work plans, estimates, schedules and tasks for all creative design and art direction activities in support of the overall Project goals and strategies.  Ensure appropriate level and number of design, art direction and specialist resources are assigned as needed throughout the project.
• Develops and manages strategic sourcing and staffing plans to support show development and production efforts.  Makes employment decisions, including hiring, terminating and promotional recommendations.  Evaluates subordinate personnel on creative, technical, leadership and interpersonal skills.  Negotiates and procures outside resources as necessary.  Ensures that staffing and resources are contracted and approved to deliver project deliverables in accordance with and approved project budgets and schedules.
• Manages, interprets, communicates and presents Project concept and design intent development to a variety of audiences throughout the Project process.
• Ensures conformance with, and acquires creative approvals from, 3^rd Party Licensors as required, to provide design direction that is in conformance with any and all 3^rd Party brand standards.
• Develops, manages and reports status on design and production budgets schedules.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SCOPE: Non-routine; general policies applied to frequently changing situations. Influences decisions of moderate nature requiring high degree of tact, diplomacy and maturity. 

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree in Theatrical Arts, Theme Park Associated Design or related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Required 3-5 Years: experience in theme park design and design management. Required 5-7 Years: experience in theatrical, theme park or other media related design/production field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Required: experience as an Associate Show Producer for theme park attraction projects in Design through Installation.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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Universal Orlando

WHAT WE NEED FROM EVERYONE:

• NEVER STOP LEARNING: Be intellectually curious. Be looking for your next challenge. The moment you stop learning, you stop growing.
• PULL NO PUNCHES: Be honest, be candid, cut the bullshit. We enthusiastically insist on dissent and diverse perspectives as a positive force in pursuit of the best. So, don’t hedge your point-of-view – say what you mean and mean what you say with clarity, conviction, and kindness.
• BE RESILIENT: Change happens – count on it. Let’s be honest, this is true for more than just your job. But it applies here every day. Whether it’s what we work on, how we work, or who we work with. Part of being happy here is being good with change.
• BE A DOER: Be a problem solver. Provide constructive solutions, take an actionable stance, and operationalize it. Trust that you were hired for a reason. Understand what you want to achieve and learn from this experience, and you will ultimately make this place more special.
• DO THE BRAVE THING: We are the disruption agency, after all. Do the thing that disrupts. That defies the status quo. That upends. That changes things.
• BE MORE HUMAN: Yes, this means you should approach with empathy, compassion, and openness. But it’s more than that. Being part of a human-centric culture means being your most authentic self. CD gives you opportunities to explore what that is. Creativity and humanity are important qualities of our talent. We constantly examine how our actions back up what we have written on the outside. If we want humanity to be our thing, how do we get there?

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an Integrated Producer you will direct all production liaison with creative and other departments as well as vendors, takes supervision on tasks, helps ensure the efficient/timely/cost-effective production of Integrated Content/ TV/OLV/Social.

• Attends creative briefings held by Account Management.
• Collaborates with Creative on concepts development as needed.
• Assesses ability to execute creative concepts,and produce within the provided budget and deadline.
• Reviews work in progress/select desired concept with team members (Accounting, Creative, Production, Media, Strategy).
• Ballpark within budget and timing parameters.
• Meets with Creative to create a Bid Spec Sheet and begins bidding out job.
• Takes the lead in putting forward the best production partners for each job, including maker, director, editor, music house and graphics.
• Bids work to obtain competitive pricing/scheduling.
• Works with cost consultants when applicable.
• Responsible for negotiating and managing all aspects of schedule and budget.
• Ensures that clients are putting production dollars on time and industry-standard intervals, and paying for approved overages in a timely manner.
• Generates Formal Estimate for final approvals.
• Awards job with Maker/Director, and schedules shoot upon client’s approval of formal estimate.
• Fills out POs; submits to vendor.
• Revises schedules as needed.
• Coordinates and supervises all internal and client approvals.
• Facilitates all assets delivering on time, including final masters for trafficking.
• Works closely with Business Affairs regarding legal parameters, music licensing, estimate management and talent guidelines and Traffic for network clearance.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of SAG and AFTRA guidelines for shoots and recordings.
• Attends shoot with Account Management, Creative and Client.
• Approves and manages all agency travel expenses related to the job, as well as all vendor invoices.
• Delivers final as-produced scripts, completion reports, all asset files and to inventory Department.
• Owns any other duties/responsibilities assigned by supervisor
• Adheres to sensitive schedules and budgets.
• Communicates clearly with creative and account team in order to manage expectations on overall production
• Manages the day to day workflow.
• Supports Head of production within the department.
• Contributes to innovative and creative solutions.
• Keeps abreast of current trends and the latest technological advances across all social media platforms.
• Pursues new ways to contribute to overall agency and client profitability
• Participates in departmental staff meetings.
• Keeps supervisor apprised of the status of work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 to 3 years (or equivalent) in Production. Must have technical knowledge of Content/TV/radio/Social production.
• Needs to possess strong interpersonal skills to promote department and vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• Team builder.
• Strong creative problem solving skills and detail oriented.
• Minimum of a Bachelors degree or equivalent business experience preferred.

This job requires you to have the COVID-19 vaccine. If you have a medical or religious reason for not receiving the COVID vaccine, the agency will engage in a discussion with you about whether there is a viable accommodation that can be provided.
TBWAChiatDay

London Film Academy (LFA) is seeking a Post Production Coordinator to join our team at our busy higher education film school based in Fulham, London.

London Film Academy has a global reputation for excellence in film education. We are proud to see our graduates go on to build notable careers in both TV and film all over the world. We are looking for a dynamic Post Production Coordinator to bring expertise and organisation to oversee our busy post production department.

This role is suited to an individual with experience in post production. The jobholder will prepare all of our edit suites for the use of Students and Teachers. They will provide support to Students as they edit their projects and instil the importance of post production workflows. The jobholder will work very closely with the LFA course teams and operational employees, particularly the equipment Coordinator. They will have regular interaction with Students and Tutors.

Requirements

• Edit Suites: Maintain and prepare all of our computers so they are in full working order and ready for use for Students and Tutors at the start of each day. Oversee repairs and maintenance, ensuring adequate data storage and always ensuring safety of use. Monitor and implement relevant software updates.
• Scheduling Edit Suites; manage post production facilities requests following LFA’s scheduling processes.
• Author and update editing guidelines and film credits documents, that act as a reference point to Students and are in line with LFA processes and procedures.
• Rushes: import/export rushes for all courses. Ensure students & graduates of courses receive access to rushes/completed films electronically within agreed timescales.
• Storage and Archiving: Maintenance, storage and accessibility of completed LFA films, rushes and films database.
• Distribution: Organising additional materials for conforming showreels, finalise video files/DVDs for submissions. Provide storage solutions for additional materials required by films database (e.g., posters, press kits). Complete application forms and send films to festivals.
• Liaise with the Technical Team & Senior Production Coordinator on post production requirements within production plans.
• Prepare projection rooms ready for use prior to screenings and events. Take a lead role in audio visual requirements of key LFA events such as Open Houses, and our Annual Showcase.
• Maintain, update (and delete old files) in accordance LFA operational processes and update Student computers, responding quickly to technical issues and referring problems to IT support for expert analysis.
• Contribute to the production and delivery of LFA promotional videos; trailers, films & tutorial videos that can populate the LFA website and enhance our brand.
• Support the Operations Manager in operational projects and general IT when required.
• Support the Technical Team in LFA’s equipment office when required.
• Support facilitation of online course delivery, including management of rushes transfers, distance learning requiring use of remote software licenses and technical supervision of online masterclasses.
• Teach and support Students in software and editing techniques when required.

Essential

Essential Experience & Personal Qualities

• Successful track record and experience within a post production environment with clear understanding of post production workflow and data management.
• Knowledge of editing software including Avid and Adobe Premiere.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot IT issues and knowledge of basic Mac and Microsoft software and functionality.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of short film festival submissions.
• Experience of editing promotional material for use on social media.
• Knowledge of Movie Magic and Final Draft.
• Adept at audio visual equipment, such as projectors.
• Knowledge of technical equipment, including cameras such as Arri Alexa and Sony FS7.

Benefits

Summary of benefits will be discussed at interview and include:

• Annual leave with additional days for long service
• Paid sick days
• Continuing Professional Development
• Health Insurance benefits
• On-site cinema for screenings
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Role Details

Salary: £23k – £28k per annum

Hours of Work: 9am – 6pm, Monday – Friday

Based: LFA Head Office, Fulham, London

Line Manager: Operations Manager

Responsible for: Students in post production, Team Assistants, editing Tutors.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 March, 12pm

Interviews Commencing: Monday, 21 March 2022

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

All candidates must have proof of right to work in the UK.

We value diversity and welcome applications from members of under-represented groups.
London Film Academy

About The Job

BRON Digital, is a state-of-the-art virtual production and service company, that utilizes the Unreal Engine to develop and produce long-form animation for series television, short-form content, and motion pictures. This division leverages BRON’s extensive experience producing traditional CGI animation to apply and adapt the best practices of linear animation pipelines and marry those with Unreal Engine centered, virtual production workflows. The move allows BRON to broaden and expand its production and produce high quality content with much faster turnarounds.

Requirements

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage overall production schedule including interdepartmental workflow.
• Monitor/oversee department budgets, schedules and priorities, balancing artistic and productivity requirements.
• Assign appropriate manpower (working with Producer) to ensure the completion of production on time and on budget.
• Supervise and mentor production managers, coordinators, assistants and provide guidance and support to department leads.
• Attend all relevant meetings and approval sessions to promote effective communication throughout the production team and provide leadership as needed.
• Communicate creative priorities throughout the production by working closely with Director.
• Suggest production solutions that will allow for needed creative changes to be made.
• Track, document and report on major creative changes that affect budget/schedule to Producer in a timely manner.
• Participate actively in the recruiting and staffing of the team; including assessing the work of prospective candidates through the hiring process and supervising efficient integration of new hires into the project’s process.
• Partner with Producer to guide production personnel’s overall professional development, provide performance feedback, and resolve performance management issues.
• Use interpersonal skills to resolve conflict, promote a collaborative production environment, and foster an atmosphere of cooperation and communication.
• Support development of other projects and assist producers in analyzing most efficient use of resources from one project to the next.

Qualifications

• Proven production experience in film or equivalent
• Superior personnel management and team building skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to use positive tone and attitude to diffuse conflict, provide solutions, and cultivate a fun and productive working environment
• Working knowledge of production techniques and terminology
• Expert organizational, project management & time management skills
• Ability to anticipate and deal with an ever-changing production environment
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material
• Ability to work well under pressure/deadlines
• Ability to support artists in all disciplines
• Ability to pull together and focus diverse teams of artists
• Previous computer experience with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, spreadsheet and database applications required
• Proficiency with production software is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including Extended Health Benefits
• Holiday closure between Christmas and New Year
• 7 health days per year (prorated per any partial year, and/or contract length)

BRON Studios

Job Description

The Boston Globe’s growing audio unit has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned producer. This person will collaborate with members of an investigative team to create a compelling, marquee podcast in collaboration with another major media company.

Responsibilities

• Manage production workflow, schedule, and media assets
• Help establish editorial vision and structure for series, alongside project editor and reporters
• Run editorial meetings alongside project editor and serve as primary contact for associate producer
• Produce, direct, and record in-person and remote interviews in studio and in the field
• Book and pre-interview podcast guests/sources and arrange tape syncs as necessary
• Coach show host(s) on tracking and interviewing
• Contribute reporting and primary research as necessary
• Write, edit, and workshop scripts alongside project editor and reporters
• Assemble podcast episodes in DAW, preferably Adobe Audition
• Serve as primary contact for mixing/mastering engineer and sound designer on episode cuts and final deliverables
• Work closely with outside production and/or ad and distribution partners as necessary
• Oversee team edits/reviews, uploads, and final QC of all episodes
• Ensure guest consent forms are signed and collected
• Oversee recording, producing, and trafficking of potential sponsor and house ad spots
• Assist as necessary with show promotion, newsletter copy, social media demands, and creative assets
• A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

This is a contract position of 12 months with possibility of extension.

Vaccination Statement

BGMP will require that all employees, including temporary employees, co-ops, and interns, regardless of work location, provide the company Human Resources team with proof of vaccination status through the secure system that will be provided for these purposes. For those who are not vaccinated for company-approved and verified medical and/or religious reasons, that same system will also allow you to upload required weekly COVID test results. Failure to comply with or enforce any part of this policy, or misrepresentation of compliance with this policy, may result in discipline, up to and including termination of employment

EEO Statement

Boston Globe Media is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic. Boston Globe Media is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.
Boston Globe Media

This is a paid freelance, remote position – that means you can work from anywhere, on your own schedule.

Screen Rant is the #1 independent entertainment website on the web and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV, video games, and comic books. Our editorial team is looking for eager writers to contribute Movie/TV News content under the leadership of the Movie/TV News Lead Editor. The selected candidates will have tremendous career growth opportunity within the organization. Please note that this role does not involve video production or script writing.

Above all else, we are looking for applicants with a passion for the type of content we cover. Before applying, please visit screenrant.com and review our coverage. If you think you belong within our geeky community of writers and editors but have no professional writing experience, we would be more than happy to consider your application nonetheless. We pride ourselves on having a passion-first, experience-second approach to hiring writing talent. In your cover letter, make sure to let us know how your knowledge and love of movies applies to Screen Rant’s content!

Responsibilities

• Write a minimum of 5-10 articles per week in Screen Rant’s house style (following the requisite training and peer mentorship period)
• This will include fact checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
• Pitch story ideas when none are readily available
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Requirements

• A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry
• Broad working knowledge of Movies/TV in general, especially blockbusters and major franchises (DC Movies, MCU, Star Wars, Star Trek, popular streaming content)
• Quick learner with strong sense of urgency
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment

Applicants with experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:

• Understanding of what it means to write a “News” piece
• Relevant experience in writing and/or editing roles (digital publications, entertainment content)
• Familiarity with WordPress
• Image editing
• SEO
• Analytics (GA)

What Screen Rant Has To Offer

• Open schedule – write as much as you like, whenever you like, from wherever you like!
• Future bonusing opportunities for high contributors of quality articles
• Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of popular Movie/TV 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’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Screen Rant