Anime Editor
This is a paid freelance and remote position.
CBR is the #1 entertainment website and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, and anime.
As a worldwide leader, CBR operates at a rapid pace and is always looking for experienced and passionate contributors who can create original high-quality content in a timely manner.
Your Responsibilities:
- Core responsibility is in sourcing Anime news in a timely fashion
- Adding news titles and sources to Asana for writers to claim
- Understanding of what makes a good Anime news title/angle
- Making judgements on what is flash news vs news vs something to spike to features
- Ensuring quotas are hit – understanding the times when it is appropriate to overrun, and when news can be passed on/passed to features
- Assigning articles/communicating with writers on assignments
- Editing articles and prioritizing most timely edits
- Prepping soft/niche news for weekends
- Sending writer feedback/writer development
- Writing articles when needed (especially when fastest turnaround is required on breaking news)
- Attending weekly team meeting
Our Perks:
- Competitive compensation.
- Consistent and timely payments.
- Flexible schedule.
- Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
- Exposure to CBR’s large and passionate audience, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine 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 fierce passion for anime, especially the latest anime news
- Experience with Google Discover and feed practices.
- Experience with a custom CMS, preferred.
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
- A cover letter
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.
CBR is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.