Anime Editor

This is a paid freelance, remote position.

If you’re an experienced writer with a finger on the pulse of the Film & Television world, 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 create original and informative Movie & Television articles that our discerning audience demands, with the eye-catching aesthetic they crave. CBR operates at a rapid pace and is seeking writers who can produce high-quality articles under time constraints. The selected candidate will have tremendous career growth and internal development opportunities within the organization. 

Please visit www.cbr.com and review your familiarity with our range of topics before applying. In your cover letter, make sure to tell us how your knowledge of the specific vertical you’re applying for will complement CBR’s coverage.

What we are looking for:

• Edit articles in CBR's house style, per brand standards
  • Responsible for editing Lists, Features, and Resource
• Use the editorial dashboard to review writers’ output and performance
• Daily review of analytics via various software and Google reporting in order to identify performance trends
• Excellent command of the English language
• Strong research skills
• Deep familiarity with anime content and a genuine passion for the medium
• Keeping up to date with major franchises (Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece) and ongoing anime per season is a must
• A pop-culture enthusiast dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest anime news and rumours
• Relevant experience in writing or editing
• Identify opportunities for timely, relevant, and engaging articles to feature on CBR.com
• Update your editing processes in alignment with CBR’s editorial best practices
• Track session/article to understand the effectiveness of reach
• Attend weekly meetings and workshops designed to distill important information down to editors
• Work closely with the Anime Lead Editor to carve out and grow focused beats for CBR
• Assign topics and headlines to writers; field pitches and only publish what is best for website growth

SEO:

• Abide by all linking and tagging strategies in order to maintain site health and architecture
• Implement content elements within CMS in accordance with writing guides in order to optimize on-page experiences and create high level content value for readers
• Contribute to keyword research and analysis; curate content based on varying intents
• (limited to Evergreen initiative) and sources

General:

• Support freelance writers, running your own team channel on Slack, Asana
• board, and sending out feedback when necessary
• Develop talent on an ongoing basis
• Coordinate with PR when required
• Be ready and available for increased responsibilities over time
• Be available for editorial meetings and content reviews/audits

NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of Movie/TV 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.

We look forward to hearing from you!