Entertainment Author
This position will operate on a remote basis within the U.S. Pocket-lint is a leading authority on consumer tech, digital entertainment, and smart home gear, reaching millions of readers with up-to-the-minute news, authoritative reviews, and deep-dive guides.
As a worldwide leader in the tech and media space, Pocket-lint operates at a rapid pace and we are currently looking for a Entertainment Author to join our team on a 1099 freelance basis. This is someone who can create original, high-quality content regarding streaming, movies, TV shows, and entertainment tech in a timely manner.
Your Responsibilities
• Research and write original streaming guides, watch orders, feature articles, and breaking news specifically related to the entertainment space
• Extract the core of a story quickly to deliver informative and timely reports in a fast-paced environment
• Pitch unique, reader-obsessed entertainment topics and trending culture angles to our Editorial team regularly
• Input work into our in-house CMS, as well as find and format images, according to our guidelines
• Stay up to date on the latest movies, TV shows, streaming platform updates (Netflix, Disney+, Max, etc.), and industry news
• Coordinate with the editorial team for assignments and feedback
• Follow Pocket-lint’s general Editorial Guidelines while producing unique and high-quality content
What We Offer
• Competitive per-story compensation
• Flexible schedule
• Remote position to work from a location of your choice
• Exposure to Pocket-lint’s massive audience, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact
• Long-term growth paths, including training workshops and potential for fixed base roles or advanced review gigs
Experience and Skills
• Relevant experience in writing and editing entertainment, pop culture, or tech content in the English language
• Deep passion for movies, TV, and the streaming ecosystem is mandatory
• Expert knowledge and broad familiarity with currently trending movies, TV shows, viral pop culture moments, and streaming hardware/platforms
• Ability to think analytically; providing insightful commentary that applauds or criticizes industry developments and releases
• Proficiency with SEO practices and experience using a custom CMS
• A self-starter attitude with a passion for staying ahead of the entertainment curve
As a worldwide leader in the tech and media space, Pocket-lint operates at a rapid pace and we are currently looking for a Entertainment Author to join our team on a 1099 freelance basis. This is someone who can create original, high-quality content regarding streaming, movies, TV shows, and entertainment tech in a timely manner.
Your Responsibilities
• Research and write original streaming guides, watch orders, feature articles, and breaking news specifically related to the entertainment space
• Extract the core of a story quickly to deliver informative and timely reports in a fast-paced environment
• Pitch unique, reader-obsessed entertainment topics and trending culture angles to our Editorial team regularly
• Input work into our in-house CMS, as well as find and format images, according to our guidelines
• Stay up to date on the latest movies, TV shows, streaming platform updates (Netflix, Disney+, Max, etc.), and industry news
• Coordinate with the editorial team for assignments and feedback
• Follow Pocket-lint’s general Editorial Guidelines while producing unique and high-quality content
What We Offer
• Competitive per-story compensation
• Flexible schedule
• Remote position to work from a location of your choice
• Exposure to Pocket-lint’s massive audience, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact
• Long-term growth paths, including training workshops and potential for fixed base roles or advanced review gigs
Experience and Skills
• Relevant experience in writing and editing entertainment, pop culture, or tech content in the English language
• Deep passion for movies, TV, and the streaming ecosystem is mandatory
• Expert knowledge and broad familiarity with currently trending movies, TV shows, viral pop culture moments, and streaming hardware/platforms
• Ability to think analytically; providing insightful commentary that applauds or criticizes industry developments and releases
• Proficiency with SEO practices and experience using a custom CMS
• A self-starter attitude with a passion for staying ahead of the entertainment curve