Job Description

US | Remote & Freelance Position: TV Features Editor

The editorial team at Collider is looking for a TV Features Editor to edit and contribute dynamic feature and news articles to the site.

Collider is the ultimate source of impactful entertainment news. We deliver the biggest, most important industry happenings, and provide deep analysis and sharp commentary through interviews, reviews, and much more. Collider reports on a wide range of topics, including (but not limited to) programming from Network TV (CBS, NBC, ABC, etc.) and Streaming (Apple TV+, Netflix, Prime Video, etc.) We require editors who are driven to succeed, have an eye for detail, and are up to date with what's trending in the world of reality television and social media. We are looking for general Reality TV enthusiasts who are experts on these topics:
 

• Network TV (Tracker, NCIS, Law & Order: SVU, Ghosts, etc.)
• Streaming TV Shows (Black Mirror, Severance, Silo, Reacher, etc.)
• Genre TV (British TV shows, K-Dramas, anime, etc.)

Knowledge of these topics is also welcome:
 

• Evergreen programming (Rawhide, Twilight Zone, Full House, Family Matters, etc.)
• Talk shows (Graham Norton Show, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Drew Barrymore, The Kelly Clarkson Show, etc.)

Responsibilities:

Write articles in Collider's house style:

• This will include fact-checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
• Knowledge of AP Style for headlines and copy.
• Help ideate new stories and aid writer pitches to get the best work published.
• Edit and publish articles of all types with careful attention paid to SEO best practices.
• High-quality spelling and grammar on all work.
• Adherence to the Collider style guide.
• Providing feedback to continually improve our writers’ abilities.

Requirements:
 

• Expert knowledge of the show types listed above.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Motivation to be a self-starter and take initiative with urgency.
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment.

Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirements:

• 5 years of relevant experience in writing and editing.
• Broad knowledge of TV history and culture.
• A solid grasp of the English language and the ability to communicate niche ideas to a wide audience.

NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of hit TV content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included. In your cover letter, make sure to let us know how your knowledge and love of TV (specifically in the shows mentioned above) would apply to Collider’s content!

Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves an editor test.

The hiring team at Collider will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team. Only applications containing relevant writing/editing samples will be considered. 

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