[Hiring] New Releases Feature Writer @CBR

Role Description

This is a paid freelance, remote position.

We're looking for writers who are passionate about movies, television, and streaming content, with a strong understanding of what audiences are watching right now. Successful candidates will be able to:

• Identify emerging trends
• Attend advance theatrical screenings
• Watch digital screenings in advance
• Develop engaging feature ideas that resonate with readers
• Work within an SEO-driven environment
• Conduct research
• Craft compelling articles that balance search intent with editorial quality
• Be proactive, creative, and capable of consistently pitching and producing timely content that drives readership and engagement

Your Responsibilities:

• Write daily feature articles focused on newly released movies and TV shows or trends with editorial support
• Have a functional understanding of New Release ideation
• Attend screenings to identify and pitch timely, trend-driven content ideas related to recent releases and audience interests
• Analyze entertainment trends, streaming performance, social media conversations, and audience engagement patterns
• Conduct research to produce informative, accurate, and engaging content
• Apply SEO best practices to maximize discoverability and readership
• Be comfortable meeting deadlines
• Ensure timely publication of relevant content aligned with SEO and engagement goals
• Follow guidelines rigorously

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in digital journalism or online publishing
• Strong feature writing and storytelling abilities
• Ability to identify trends and develop compelling article concepts independently
• Solid understanding of movies, television, streaming platforms, and current pop culture trends
• Familiarity with SEO principles, keyword research, and content optimization
• Experience using CMS platforms and digital publishing tools
• Excellent research skills and attention to detail

Requirements

• This is a performance-driven freelance position focused on quality, traffic performance, and reliability.

Benefits

• Fully remote
• Opportunities to pitch original ideas
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

How to Apply

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

• Your CV
• 2 sample feature 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.