Freelance German-Speaking Movie & TV Editor
JustWatch (www.justwatch.com) – the world’s largest streaming guide – is looking for an editor with at least 5 years of experience and a proven track record of growth in the entertainment vertical. The ideal candidate will contribute to and maintain German language content for our localized site in Germany and be able to communicate and report internally in English.
We are looking for someone who is driven by curiosity, a passion for entertainment journalism, meticulous attention to detail, and a goal-driven mentality, with the ability to keep tight deadlines and oversee a team of writers. This is a fully remote position, so experience excelling in a freelance, work-from-home environment is crucial.
What will you be doingEdit and post daily content (especially lists and features) for the German market Create original copy in German for fields such as movie/TV synopses, social media posts, and descriptions of content providers (streaming services) Staying up-to-date with and generating ideas about mainstream movie & TV show releases for Germany and the German-speaking market Researching and staying on top of upcoming Hollywood and local movie & TV releases
What we need from youA native German speaker with 5 years of proven experience overseeing growth-driven results in the daily editorial operations of a German-language entertainment website Experience managing a team of global writers remotely Previous experience working with SEO best practices Considerable knowledge and passion for movies and TV shows Excellent communication skills in both German and English
What we offer youYou will become part of a passionate, professional, and fun team while getting first-hand experience writing and editing for an audience of over 60 million users per month A challenging learning curve and the ability to achieve continuous development: You will work directly with our Head of Editorial, Senior Editor, and other department Editors A positive working environment with an open feedback culture Freedom and support to pursue your development goals This is a high-growth position, with the ability to scale the department with more ideas, talent, and resources Just hit the apply button at the bottom of this page, and leave us your CV, info, and a short intro that gives us an idea of what motivates you, why you want to work at JustWatch, and how you think you will help us achieve our goals.
Please only apply if you are interested. Copy&paste mass applications will receive a copy&paste rejection email. If you have any questions, please contact our talent team via LinkedIn or apply to this role directly through our jobs page.
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