Freelance | Remote Position
Our editorial team is looking for a dedicated News Editor to provide daily coverage for the Comics, Anime & Gaming News team.
CBR is the oldest and most respected comic book culture website in the world. We are the leading resource for coverage on comic books, film, and TV, anime and nearly every other kind of fandom. It is the internet’s first and final stop for nerd culture, news, commentary and community.
Candidates should be experts in the fields of Gaming, Anime/Manga and Comics, with up-to-the-minute knowledge of breaking news and an in-depth understanding of the latest industry trends. We want researchers whose fingers are on the pulse of the Gaming, Anime and Comics worlds, and who know exactly where to look for its most exciting developments.
Job Responsibilities:
● Edit 45 news articles per week
● Identify captivating news stories for CBR.com
● Craft headlines, blurbs and peripheral text to capture new and existing traffic
● Optimize SEO to capture search traffic
● Hold stories to the highest content value standards possible
● Create or identify eye-catching images
● Assign, edit and provide regular feedback to the Comics & Gaming freelance writing team
● Identify new areas of growth for CBR News
● Track and analyze traffic trends to identify best practices
● Communicate with external media partners on behalf of CBR
● Conduct any and all other tasks as given by the Lead Editor or Senior Staff.
Editing:
● Ensure output expectations are met both daily and weekly, prioritizing the publishing
calendar’s needs
● Ensure all published content is policy compliant and of the highest editorial standard
● Assign topics and headlines to writers; field pitches and only publish what is best for website
growth
● Maintain brand voice and tone; reject any salacious or non-compliant content
● Field content for plagiarism and remove writers based on a zero-tolerance policy
● Field content for AI (ChatGPT, etc.) and remove all content/contributors on a zero-tolerance
policy
General:
● Manage a large team of freelance writers, helping run our News 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
What you can expect:
● Paid training period
● Slack community & team environment
● Access to several guidelines and workshops
● Opportunity for advancement within the editorial team
Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirements:
● Relevant experience in writing and editing
● Broad working knowledge of gaming, anime & comics history, an expert on series past and present
● Genuine passion for comic books and video games
Do you think you’d be a good fit for this role? If yes, apply today with an updated CV and Cover Letter that highlights why you are the right person for this position.
The hiring team at CBR will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you’d make a solid addition to the team. Only applications containing relevant writing samples will be considered.
What We Do
CBR (formerly Comic Book Resources) was founded in 1995 and quickly became the go-to source for comics industry news, discussion, and community. Over two decades, the site has amassed a readership of 60 million-plus users, including 75 thousand members of the CBR community forums.
Our goal is to supply anyone interested in comic books, superheroes, and geek entertainment with information and resources that will provide a greater appreciation and investment in the medium (whether you’re a lifelong comic book enthusiast or a casual superhero movie fan).
Despite mixed backgrounds in publishing, journalism, and creative writing, CBR editors, writers, and contributors have one thing in common: a passion for the comics industry. CBR also has the honor of publishing columns and features from the most well-known names in comics - writers, artists, and publishers, including: Warren Ellis, Erik Larsen, Steven Grant, Robert Kirkman, Gail Simone, and Mark Millar, to name a few.
