Soap Opera Writer

Remote
Contracted
Experienced

**This is a paid freelance, remote position**

Collider is the #1 entertainment website and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music and other forms of entertainment.

As a worldwide leader, Collider operates at a rapid pace and is always looking for experienced and passionate contributors who can create original high-quality content in a timely manner.

As a Soap Opera Writer, you will be writing articles that provide in-depth analysis, timely news, and editorial features focused on daytime television. Collider covers a wide range of soap opera content including (but not limited to): General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Beyond the Gates; and legacy soaps such as As the World Turns, Passions, One Life to Live, Guiding Light, and All My Children. If you share a passion for soap operas, a love of writing, and a willingness to dig into the drama behind the drama, then please apply.

Your Responsibilities

  • Choose article topics selected from a pool.
  • Research and write original Features
  • Pitch article topics to our Editorial team.
  • Be a dedicated and consistent contributor to the site.
  • Follow Collider’s general Editorial Guidelines while producing unique and high-quality content.
  • Produce articles in a timely manner to ensure that the latest industry news and most interesting content are always available to Collider’s loyal readers.
  • Work under tight deadlines and submit tasks on time.
  • Have a working knowledge of TV Shows, either network or streaming.

Our Perks

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Consistent and timely payments.
  • Flexible schedule.
  • Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
  • Exposure to Collider’s large and passionate audience, which reaches 30M visitors per month, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Experience and Skills

  • Educational Background in journalism or a related field.
  • 2 years of experience in producing entertainment and related content.
  • In-depth familiarity with and fierce passion for the entertainment industry, especially the latest TV shows.
  • Experience with SEO practices.
  • Experience with a custom CMS, preferred.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:

  • Your CV
  • A cover letter
  • A sample article similar in nature to the content published on Collider.

Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.

Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.

Collider is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.

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Valnet , founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.

Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.

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