Valnet Freelance
Collider: News Editor_
Valnet Freelance, New York, New York, United States, 10176
Collider is looking for a News Editor to oversee Movie/TV content under the leadership of our Deputy Editor. The selected candidate will have tremendous career growth opportunities within the organization. Please note that this role does not involve video editing or script editing. Responsibilities+ Edit and publish a minimum of 16 movie/TV articles per day on the Movie/TV News team+ Collaborate with
other editors across the News vertical+ Assure there is content to be published and planned on current News topics+ Participate in writer development and general writer management+ Oversee and facilitate writer communication in Slack/Asana+ Send feedback to writers according to Collider's standards (as per our writing guides)+ Work with new writers to develop their skills and help them adapt to Collider's standards+ Work with existing writers to develop those suitable for internal development (staff writing, self-publishing, editing)+ Auditing Content Value and implementing best practices+ Ensure daily and monthly News output goals are met+ Assessing and implementing strategies that drive News operational improvements+ Assist with developing content plans during major events like SDCC, D23, NYCC, and other festivals.Requirements+ Relevant experience in senior writing and editing roles (digital publications, entertainment content)+ An understanding of News content+ Broad knowledge of Movies/TV in general, especially 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/edit articles that are free of typos and grammatical errorsApplicants with experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:+ Image editing+ SEO+ Analytics (GA)+ Freelance writer management+ Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic+ Comfortable working in a Slack team environmentOnly 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 Movie/TV content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included .We're looking forward to hearing from you!Powered by JazzHR
other editors across the News vertical+ Assure there is content to be published and planned on current News topics+ Participate in writer development and general writer management+ Oversee and facilitate writer communication in Slack/Asana+ Send feedback to writers according to Collider's standards (as per our writing guides)+ Work with new writers to develop their skills and help them adapt to Collider's standards+ Work with existing writers to develop those suitable for internal development (staff writing, self-publishing, editing)+ Auditing Content Value and implementing best practices+ Ensure daily and monthly News output goals are met+ Assessing and implementing strategies that drive News operational improvements+ Assist with developing content plans during major events like SDCC, D23, NYCC, and other festivals.Requirements+ Relevant experience in senior writing and editing roles (digital publications, entertainment content)+ An understanding of News content+ Broad knowledge of Movies/TV in general, especially 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/edit articles that are free of typos and grammatical errorsApplicants with experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:+ Image editing+ SEO+ Analytics (GA)+ Freelance writer management+ Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic+ Comfortable working in a Slack team environmentOnly 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 Movie/TV content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included .We're looking forward to hearing from you!Powered by JazzHR