News Editor : TV Job at Screen Rant in Kansas City

MediabistroKansas City, MO, United States

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Overview

This is a paid freelance and remote position with ScreenRant. The role focuses on sourcing, curating, and editing entertainment news and coordinating with writers to ensure timely coverage.

Responsibilities

Core responsibility is sourcing news in a timely fashion
Adding news titles and sources to Asana for writers to claim
Understanding what makes a good news title or angle
Judging whether a story is flash news, standard news, or suited for a feature
Ensuring news quotas are hit and deciding when to overrun or pass to features
Assigning news articles and communicating with writers on news assignments
Editing news articles and prioritizing timely edits
Prepping soft or niche news for weekends
Providing writer feedback and development
Writing news articles when needed, especially for fastest turnaround on breaking news
Attending weekly team meetings

Perks

Competitive compensation

Consistent and timely payments

Flexible schedule

Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice

Exposure to ScreenRant’s large and passionate audience and opportunity to make an impact

Experience and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field

2 years of experience in producing entertainment and related content

In-depth familiarity with and passion for the entertainment industry, especially the latest Network TV news

Experience with SEO practices

Experience with a custom CMS, preferred

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please upload your CV and a cover letter in the relevant fields below. Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe your experience could match this role. Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of the application process.

Company and Standards

ScreenRant 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 brands across entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel. Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.

Job Details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Contract

Job function : Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries : Internet Publishing

We look forward to hearing from you.

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News Editor • Kansas City, MO, United States