MovieWeb
MovieWeb is a top destination for fans of television and movies, providing engaging and informative coverage of the entertainment industry.
As a leading authority in entertainment news, MovieWeb publishes at a fast pace and is always seeking talented, passionate contributors who can deliver compelling, high-quality content on deadline.
Participate in both team and site leadership:
Liaise with parent company Valnet’s operations team regarding progress and challenges
Work with site leads to implement a plan for sustained growth
Continuously audit the site to identify areas to capitalize on, or those that need improvement
Propose and implement effective solutions for achieving the ambitious site output, traffic and revenue targets
Content planning:
Master data-driven decision making
Assign stories to writers/editors; Manage editorial publishing calendar, plan editorial coverage for off-peak hours
Fill gaps writing and editing as needed
Source and identify potential editor candidates
Ensure team is maintaining output targets and quality expectations; Build an effective team of quality editors with technical skills and industry knowledge
Provide feedback and ensure editors are adhering to MW's publication standards, and are contributing/editing the necessary amounts
Make the MW team a positive, engaging space for entertainment enthusiasts who want to contribute actively and grow with the team
Manage MovieWeb’s PR & branding efforts
Build and help maintain relationships with key industry partners
Establish trusted hosts/field reporters for delegating
Establish content plans around events and track content bundles for each
Ensure event coverage is shared on MW’s Events page , social channels, and LinkedIn
Flexible schedule.
Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
Relevant experience in senior editing roles (managing editor, deputy editor, editor-in-chief) of a digital publication specializing in film, television and/or related content
Passion and background in all things Movies and TV
Familiarity with best practices for SEO writing, and knowledge producing content for various web traffic sources
Experience using Google products including Sheets, Search Console, and Analytics
Strong sense of judgment and decision making capabilities while taking budgetary considerations into account
The news cycle doesn't stop - the nature of this role requires availability outside of a "normal 9-5"
If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:
A sample article similar in nature to the content published on MovieWeb.
Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.
Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.
MovieWeb is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.
Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.
Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.