Weekend Movies & TV News Writer

This is a paid freelance, remote position

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.

Your Responsibilities

Produce news articles on weekends across film, streaming and television verticals

• Monitor trending TV, Movies, Streaming news cycles, including casting announcements, trailers, release dates and renewals/cancellations
• Ensure timely publication of relevant content aligned with SEO and engagement goals
• Coordinate with editors and fellow writers to maintain consistent weekend coverage
• Contribute to news ideation, sourcing and scheduling
• Follow editorial and formatting guidelines rigorously

What We Offer

• Slack community & team environment
• Exposure to MovieWeb's large and passionate audience
• Fast-paced environment with potential for growth

Experience and Skills

• At least 1–2 years experience in digital journalism or online publishing
• Ability to independently write and publish clean, accurate news content on tight deadlines
• Solid understanding of entertainment media and current pop culture trends
• Familiarity with SEO and CMS tools
• Strong communication and time management skills

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation:

• Your CV
• 2 sample news articles (can be links or PDFs)

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 27 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.