Streaming/Entertainment Writer

About the role

This remote, 1099 freelance position is with Valnet’s tech brands—Pocket-lint, MakeUseOf, Android Police, XDA, and How-To Geek—which are leading authorities in consumer tech, digital entertainment, and smart lifestyle media, reaching tens of millions of readers.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write original features, curated watchlists, franchise rankings, plot explainers, and deep-dive analysis on major movies, TV shows, and streaming platforms (Netflix, Max, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+).
• Pitch unique, reader-obsessed feature topics regularly (e.g., streaming hidden gems, franchise watch orders, character breakdowns, platform feature deep dives).
• Input work into our in-house CMS, find and format images according to our guidelines.
• Stay ahead of upcoming release slates, streaming ecosystem updates, and pop-culture trends to pitch timely feature angles.
• Coordinate with editorial teams across brands for assignments, feedback, and content optimization.
• Follow general Editorial Guidelines while producing unique and high-quality feature content.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in writing and editing entertainment features, TV/movie listicles, or pop culture feature content in the English language.
• Strong ability to pitch original feature concepts and write engaging, reader-focused content.
• Deep knowledge of the current streaming landscape (Netflix, Max, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV+) and major media franchises.
• Ability to think analytically and turn complex plots, lore, or streaming trends into clear, readable, and exciting articles.
• Proficiency with SEO practices for feature writing and experience using a web-based CMS.
• A self-starter attitude with a passion for staying ahead of the entertainment curve.

Benefits

• Competitive per-story compensation.
• Flexible schedule.
• Remote position to work from a location of your choice.
• Exposure to a massive global audience across multiple top-tier tech and media publications.