Screen Rant
Fantasy Books Feature Journalist
Screen Rant, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Please note: This is a paid freelance remote position. We are currently only accepting applicants located in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.Screen Rant is the #1 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 experienced writers to contribute Fantasy Books articles under the leadership of the Core Features Lead Editor. Screen Rant 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.Note that this role does not involve video production, video editing, screenwriting, or writing reviews. Please visit
screenrant.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 Screen Rant’s coverage. We would love to welcome you to our community of cinephiles, gamers, and geeks!Responsibilities
Write a minimum of 5 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.)Brainstorm, pitch, and develop original content ideasAccept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial teamCommunicate openly and actively with the editorial teamRequirements
A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industryPrevious writing experienceBroad working knowledge of Fantasy books (specifically
A Court of Thorns and Roses ,
Mistborn , and
Fourth Wing
book series)Additionally, knowledge of
The Witcher ,
Dungeons and Dragons ,
Wheel of Time
and other fantasy series is a plus.The ability to analyze content and pull directly from the source material to back up claimsA sharp eye for grammatical detailsExcellent command of the English languageAbility to write high-quality articles with swift turn-around timesComfortable working in an entirely virtual environmentPreferred Qualifications
Understanding of the difference between "Features," "Lists," and "News" articlesFamiliarity with platforms such as Asana, WordPress, and DiscordImage editing experienceSEO and Google Analytics knowledgeWhat Screen Rant has to offer:
Fully remote — write from wherever you’d like!Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive systemAn amazing community of like-minded people to nerd out with on a daily basisNOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your knowledge of and passion for fantasy books in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included.Please note that the next step involves a written evaluation. Screen Rant has a zero-tolerance policy for using artificial intelligence (AI) to produce content for the site.We look forward to hearing from you!
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screenrant.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 Screen Rant’s coverage. We would love to welcome you to our community of cinephiles, gamers, and geeks!Responsibilities
Write a minimum of 5 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.)Brainstorm, pitch, and develop original content ideasAccept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial teamCommunicate openly and actively with the editorial teamRequirements
A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industryPrevious writing experienceBroad working knowledge of Fantasy books (specifically
A Court of Thorns and Roses ,
Mistborn , and
Fourth Wing
book series)Additionally, knowledge of
The Witcher ,
Dungeons and Dragons ,
Wheel of Time
and other fantasy series is a plus.The ability to analyze content and pull directly from the source material to back up claimsA sharp eye for grammatical detailsExcellent command of the English languageAbility to write high-quality articles with swift turn-around timesComfortable working in an entirely virtual environmentPreferred Qualifications
Understanding of the difference between "Features," "Lists," and "News" articlesFamiliarity with platforms such as Asana, WordPress, and DiscordImage editing experienceSEO and Google Analytics knowledgeWhat Screen Rant has to offer:
Fully remote — write from wherever you’d like!Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive systemAn amazing community of like-minded people to nerd out with on a daily basisNOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your knowledge of and passion for fantasy books in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included.Please note that the next step involves a written evaluation. Screen Rant has a zero-tolerance policy for using artificial intelligence (AI) to produce content for the site.We look forward to hearing from you!
#J-18808-Ljbffr