Authoritative Journalist Job at MovieWeb in Chicago

Overview

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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.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, research, and pitch original news story ideas relevant to entertainment, streaming, film, and television.
• Cultivate and maintain strong industry contacts, including studio representatives, talent agencies, publicists, and creators.
• Secure and conduct select high-profile interviews with talent.
• Leverage industry contacts and talent to break exclusive news stories with accuracy and speed, while also contributing to longer form content initiatives.
• Collaborate with editors to shape coverage strategy and ensure content aligns with audience interests.
• Represent the publication at select events.
• Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
• Exposure to MovieWeb’s large and passionate audience, providing an opportunity to make a genuine impact.

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How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below :

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 all contributors are expected to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.

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