About the job

Looper is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working freelance writers to join our news team.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience writing content for print or the web with a focus on movie, television, and comic book content similar to Looper. We are looking for creative individuals who are self-sufficient and versatile. These positions are work-from-home with flexible, stable hours. Location does not matter.

About Looper

Looper is the go-to source for the movies, TV shows and video games we all love. We’re addicted to all things superhero and Star Wars, but we’re not afraid to binge-watch some reality TV when the mood strikes. Whether it’s revealing Easter eggs and secrets hidden in your favorite films, exposing movie mistakes, highlighting the best deleted scenes, or uncovering the truth about reality TV’s strangest stars, Looper has endless entertainment.

News Writer Responsibilities

• Claim news article topics from a large selection of assignments
• Pitch relevant and timely news stories related to the site’s areas of coverage
• Research and write 300 to 800 word articles in custom CMS
• Write content on a quick turnaround as applicable
• Contributing to and following the guidelines of our style guide, editorial strategy and publishing standards to uphold quality of content
• Compensation: $20 per hour
• Extra consideration will be given to applicants able to work night and weekend news shifts.

Experience

Minimum one year of editorial experience writing and editing. Experience with building content in a CMS.

How To Apply

• To apply for this job, please submit the following materials:
• Your resume
• A letter of intent
• Three professional writing samples (not a whole portfolio)
• Applications without all of these elements will not be considered.