Movies & TV Senior News Editor Job at Comic Book Resources (CBR), New York, NY

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  • Comic Book Resources (CBR)
  • New York, NY

Job Description

CBR is the #1 entertainment website and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, and anime.   

As a worldwide leader, CBR 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. 

Responsibilities

  • Site Leadership
    • Lead the Movies & TV news verticals, aligning content strategy with the overall goals of CBR.
    • Liaise with in-house Valnet operations teams on team progress, challenges, and operational needs.
    • Participate in editorial pitch meetings to provide feedback on pitches and maintain editorial focus.
    • Grow Movies & TV news coverage and performance following a content investment strategy, building upon successful content types and topics.
    • Conduct weekly staff meetings to communicate progress on traffic goals, site initiatives, and to provide team support.
    • Participate in weekly meetings with Valnet supervisors to assess bandwidth, track traffic performance, and output initiatives.
    • Develop and implement strategies for sustained growth within the Movies & TV news spaces.
  • Audit and Optimization
    • Regularly audit news coverage, identifying areas for improvement or expansion.
    • Focus on driving improvements to the segment’s news sourcing and timeliness practices to strengthen CBR’s industry-leading Movies & TV news coverage.
    • Propose and implement solutions to achieve ambitious traffic targets.
  • Content Strategy & Planning
    • Research and identify traffic-driving topics using data from internal and external tools, expanding coverage of Movies & TV news-related topics.
    • Build strategies to expand original news coverage. 
    • Source stories, breaking news, and unique angles for writers and editors to ensure engaging, authoritative content.
  • Team Management & Development
    • Build and lead a team of skilled writers and editors with a passion for Movies & TV news.
    • Collaborate with HR to identify and onboard new talent, including writers and editors.
    • Manage the development and training of the editorial team to ensure quality and output targets are met.
    • Ensure adherence to CBR’s publication standards, offering regular feedback and performance assessments.
    • Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages creativity and professional growth.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in senior editorial roles at digital publications specializing in Movies & TV content.
  • Strong writing and editing skills.
  • Significant experience optimizing content for Google Discover. 
  • Experience with SEO and analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Ahrefs, among others.
  • Deep knowledge of the Movies & TV industry and a passion for the medium.
  • Proven experience managing freelance writers and growing a team, with a track record of expanding coverage and driving traffic.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives.

Benefits

  • Full health insurance plan (including medical, dental, and vision).
  • Fitness subscription reimbursement program.
  • Fully remote position. 

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 

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. 

CBR is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.  

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. 

Job Tags

Full time, Freelance, Remote work, Worldwide,

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