​One Chicago Franchise TV News Writer - Looper.com

Calling all "One Chicago" franchise superfans! Looper is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working freelance writers to help us write articles covering NBC's "One Chicago" franchise of shows. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience writing content for print or the web and are experts on the "One Chicago" franchise ("Chicago Fire", "Chicago P.D.", "Chicago Med", and "Chicago Justice"), as well as other content similar to Looper. We are seeking creative individuals who are self-sufficient and versatile. These positions are work-from-home with flexible, stable hours. Location does not matter; U.S. and international candidates are encouraged to apply.

About Looper

Looper is the go-to source for the movies, TV shows and video games we all love. We're addicted to all things superhero and Star Wars, but we're not afraid to binge watch some reality TV when the mood strikes. Whether it's revealing Easter eggs and secrets hidden in your favorite films, exposing movie mistakes, highlighting the best deleted scenes, or uncovering the truth about reality TV's strangest stars, Looper has endless entertainment.

Writer Responsibilities:

• Claim news article topics from a large selection of assignments
• Pitch relevant and timely news stories related to the site's areas of coverage
• Research and write 300 to 800 word articles in custom CMS
• Write content on a quick turnaround as applicable
• Contributing to and following the guidelines of our style guide, editorial strategy and publishing standards to uphold quality of content
• Compensation: $21 per hour

Experience:

Minimum one year of editorial experience writing and editing. Experience with building content in a CMS.

How to apply

To apply for this job, please submit the following materials:

• Your resume
• Three sentences explaining what makes you a "One Chicago" superfan
• Three professional writing samples relevant to the content shared on Looper

Applications without all of these elements will not be considered.

We believe representation matters at Static Media and strongly encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, those with disabilities, and individuals from other underrepresented groups to apply.