Freelance Weekend Writer

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Film Book Full time

Are you always voicing your opinion about the latest movie release or TV show episode? Are you such a cinephile when it comes to home cinema that you are always fiddling with your set up and striving for the very best sound you can achieve? We want someone who is able to produce two movie or TV show news articles per day, mostly in the hours between 7 a.m. The person should be able to articulate their perspective on film/TV news in an entertaining and interesting way.
Love of film and TV shows
Extensive knowledge of TV shows and movies (both past and present)
Willingness to learn WordPress and basic photo editing (cropping and adjusting photo sizes)
Previous writing experience
Previous online research experience
WordPress and basic photo editing experience
Movie News, TV Show News, Image Articles, Trailer Articles, Casting Articles
Please include two (2) original writing samples. These should be articles on two pieces of movie or TV news that you found particularly interesting this week.
Film Critic
We are looking for a cinephile who loves to write and express themselves about a film they have just watched. We are looking for someone who can dig beneath the surface of a film and discuss what they see there.
Love of film
Ability to see new releases in-theater the weekend of their release
Willingness to learn WordPress and basic photo editing (cropping and adjusting photo sizes)
Previous writing and film criticism experience
Ability to attend Thursday night screenings for new in-theater films
WordPress and basic photo editing experience
Two (2) written film review samples. Here are two examples of the type of film criticism we are looking for: found here and here .
TV Critic
We are looking for a TV lover who loves to write and express themselves about a TV show episode they have just watched. We are looking for someone who can dig beneath the surface of a TV show episode or a streamed TV season and analysis what they see there.
Love of television shows
A cable TV subscription
Ability to watch new episodes of a TV show every week when it airs
Willingness to learn WordPress and basic photo editing (cropping and adjusting photo sizes)
Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon TV subscription
Ability to stream and screen TV show episodes online
Previous writing and TV show criticism experience
WordPress and basic photo editing experience
Two (2) written TV show review samples. Here are two examples of the type of TV show episode criticism we are looking for: found here and here .
A list of the current TV series that we are looking for coverage on can be found here . In-home Digital Media Critic
We are looking for a movie or TV show lover who loves to write and express themselves about a DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra, or Digital HD they have just watched. The potential reviewer also needs to watch all the extras on a disc or discs and comment of them as well as the picture and sound quality of the film.
Access to a digital play back machine (for DVDs, Blu-rays, 4K Ultras, Digital HDs), a separate sound system, and a high-definition television
Box to receive media for review.
Previous writing and TV show criticism experience
WordPress and basic photo editing experience
Two (2) written DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra, or Digital HD reviews. Review the media and the film (or TV show). We are looking for someone who is able to write editorials on a wide range of film or television shows topics that they find interesting and want to express their thoughts on. The editorials can be on any film or television show subject.
Ability to express yourself cogently in long-form writing
Previous editorial or essay writing experience
WordPress and basic photo editing experience
Two (2) film/TV editorial writing samples. We are looking for someone who is able to write entertaining lists about the film genre or the TV show genre (and/or their sub-genres e.g. comic book movies and TV shows).
Extensive knowledge of movies and TV shows (both past and present)
Willingness to learn WordPress and basic photo editing (cropping and adjusting photo sizes)
Previous writing and film criticism experience
WordPress and basic photo editing experience
Two (2) written list-style samples on a film or TV topic that fits the theme of this site. We are looking for someone that wants to have their voice heard when it comes to a film genre, a TV genre, a specific TV show or a specific film or TV sub-genre like comic book films or TV shows.
Love of films or TV shows
Audio recording and editing equipment and software
Willingness to learn podcasting, WordPress, and basic photo editing (cropping and adjusting photo sizes)
Previous WordPress and basic photo editing experience

A list of the current TV series that we are looking for coverage on can be found here . Video Film Critic
We are looking for a cinephile who loves to create videos and express themselves about a film they have just watched. We are looking for someone who can dig beneath the surface of a film and discuss what they see there.
The ability to record yourself and review a film on-camera
Love of film
Ability to see new releases in-theater the weekend of their release
Willingness to learn WordPress and basic photo editing (cropping and adjusting photo sizes)
Ability to attend Thursday night screenings for new in-theater films
Previous WordPress, video editing, and basic photo editing experience
Here are two examples of the type of video film criticism we are looking for: found here and here .
Video TV Critic
We are looking for a TV lover who loves to create videos and express themselves about a TV show episode they have just watched. We are looking for someone who can dig beneath the surface of a TV show episode or a streamed TV season and analysis what they see there.
The ability to record yourself and review a film on-camera
Love of television shows
A cable TV subscription
Ability to watch new episodes of a TV show every week when it airs
Willingness to learn WordPress and basic photo editing (cropping and adjusting photo sizes)
Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon TV subscription
Ability to stream and screen TV show episodes online
Previous video and TV show criticism experience
Previous WordPress, video editing, and basic photo editing experience
One (1) video TV show review sample. Here are one example of the type of video TV show episode criticism we are looking for: found here (*Note – you can be on camera if you wish).
We are looking for a film or TV lover who loves to create videos and express themselves about new trailers. We are looking for someone who can watch a trailer on-camera and react to it during and after the trailer has ended in a constructive and critical way.
Love of film and / or television shows
Extensive knowledge of movies and TV shows (both past and present)
Willingness to learn WordPress and basic photo editing (cropping and adjusting photo sizes)
Previous video film or television show criticism experience
Previous WordPress, video editing, and basic photo editing experience
Here are three examples of the type of video trailer reaction we are looking for: found here , here , and here .
The positions are open to anyone over the age of 18 – regardless of where you live – though respondents who live near industry centers (New York City, Los Angeles, London, Toronto, etc.) may be privy to additional opportunities (interviews, screenings, events, etc.).
Before contacting us, a reminder: these contributing positions are freelance . There is no pay except for: building your writing and publication resume through FilmBook, free media (DVDs, Blu-rays, etc. if you become a contributor to FilmBook in that area), free advanced press screenings for films (depending on where you live), and free admission to film festivals and conventions (depending on where you live).
In the subject line, write “FilmBook News Writer Application”, substituting “News Writer” for whatever position you are applying for.
Note : Do not send us short stories, poetry, food reviews, lifestyle pieces, or other writing samples that were not specified. If you have past experience writing for a movie website or a weblog, please include a few of your best links that demonstrate your highest quality work in your email.
It can not be republished on another website or weblog after it has been published on FilmBook.
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