Anime Republish Author

Remote

Contracted

Mid Level

This is a paid freelance, remote position.

If you’re an experienced writer with a finger on the pulse of pop culture and media, CBR wants you to join its award-winning writing team!

CBR is the oldest and most respected comic book culture website in the world. It is the internet’s first and final stop for nerd culture, news, commentary, and community.Our editorial team is looking for writers to update existing articles by utilizing a deep knowledge of SEO and strategic content value to refine our lists, features, and resources to the highest possible standards.

CBR operates at a rapid pace and is seeking writers who can produce high-quality updates under time constraints. The selected candidate will have tremendous career growth and internal development opportunities within the organization.

Responsibilities:

Update previously published articles on the site in CBR’s house style (following the requisite training).
This will include fact-checking, formatting, linking, editing, and image sourcing
Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team
Work closely with CBR's leads to ensure the continued growth of the publication along with helping every article reach its full potential

Requirements:

A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry
Previous writing experience (Editing experience is a plus)
A deep understanding of SEO that extends to headlines and text
Broad working knowledge of Anime, including popular series like Dragon Ball, One Piece, Bleach, Avatar/Korra, Studio Ghibli, Sailor Moon, Isekai, Pokémon, Solo Leveling, and Jujutsu Kaisen
The ability to analyze content and pull directly from the source material to back up claims
A sharp eye for grammatical details
Excellent command of the English language
Ability to update high-quality articles with swift turn-around times
Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment
Should possess a general understanding of media pop culture and have strong research skills

What CBR has to offer:

Fully remote — write from wherever you’d like!
Several helpful guides that you can refer to even after training
Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of SEO best practices content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included. Please note that the next step in the hiring process involves a writing evaluation.

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How familiar are you with older Anime like Dragon Ball and Sailor Moon?*

How familiar are you with Studio Ghibli?*

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