Pocket-Lint - Entertainment Author

This position will operate on a remote basis within the U.S.

Pocket-lint is a leading authority on consumer tech, digital entertainment, and smart home gear, reaching millions of readers with up-to-the-minute news, authoritative reviews, and deep-dive guides.

As a worldwide leader in the tech and media space, Pocket-lint operates at a rapid pace and we are currently looking for a Entertainment Author to join our team on a 1099 freelance basis. This is someone who can create original, high-quality content regarding streaming, movies, TV shows, and entertainment tech in a timely manner.

Your Responsibilities

• Research and write original streaming guides, watch orders, feature articles, and breaking news specifically related to the entertainment space.
• Extract the core of a story quickly to deliver informative and timely reports in a fast-paced environment.
• Pitch unique, reader-obsessed entertainment topics and trending culture angles to our Editorial team regularly.
• Input work into our in-house CMS, as well as find and format images, according to our guidelines.
• Stay up to date on the latest movies, TV shows, streaming platform updates (Netflix, Disney+, Max, etc.), and industry news.
• Coordinate with the editorial team for assignments and feedback.
• Follow Pocket-lint’s general Editorial Guidelines while producing unique and high-quality content.

What We Offer

• Competitive per-story compensation.
• Flexible schedule.
• Remote position to work from a location of your choice.
• Exposure to Pocket-lint’s massive audience, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.
• Long-term growth paths, including training workshops and potential for fixed base roles or advanced review gigs.

Experience and Skills

• Relevant experience in writing and editing entertainment, pop culture, or tech content in the English language.
• Deep passion for movies, TV, and the streaming ecosystem is mandatory.
• Expert knowledge and broad familiarity with currently trending movies, TV shows, viral pop culture moments, and streaming hardware/platforms.
• Ability to think analytically; providing insightful commentary that applauds or criticizes industry developments and releases.
• Proficiency with SEO practices and experience using a custom CMS.
• A self-starter attitude with a passion for staying ahead of the entertainment curve.

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 and a cover letter telling us why you want to write for Pocket-lint.
• At least 2-3 entertainment or culture articles you've written that demonstrate your writing abilities.
• Links to your social profiles, author page, or portfolio.

Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.

Pocket-lint 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 we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.