Job Description

This is a paid freelance, remote position.

If you’re an experienced writer with a finger on the pulse of the Anime 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 fun, informative, and engaging Anime Lists that our discerning audience demands, with the eye-catching aesthetic they crave. The selected candidate will have tremendous career growth and internal development opportunities within the organization. 

Please visit 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.

Your Responsibilities: 

• Write articles in CBR’s house style (following the requisite training) 
  • This will include writing three regular sized Lists (1,400 words), and Long Lists (2,000 words). 
• This will include fact-checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.) 
• Brainstorm, pitch, and develop original content ideas that’ll be published on-site
• Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
• Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Our Perks:

• Fully remote — write from wherever you’d like! 
• Set your own schedule — write whenever you’d like to hit your weekly goal of 5 Lists!
• Opportunities to pitch and write your own original ideas 
• Several helpful guides that you can refer to even after training to grow your writing portfolio and skills
• Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system 
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

Experience and Skills:

• A passion for anime, writing, and a drive to grow within the industry 
• Broad working knowledge of Anime (including Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Avatar/Korra, Studio Ghibli, Sailor Moon, Isekai, Pokémon, One Punch Man, and Jujutsu Kaisen) 
• Up to date with new anime
• The ability to analyze content and pull directly from the source material to back up claims 
• A sharp eye for grammatical details 
• Excellent command of the English language 
• Ability to write high-quality articles with swift turn-around times 
• Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment 
• Should possess a general understanding of anime culture and strong research skills

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 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. 

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