Books & Literature Writer
This is a paid freelance, remote position. Collider is the leading source for impactful entertainment coverage, serving millions of readers with smart, authoritative stories on the biggest movies, TV shows, streaming hits, cult classics, and everything in between. With a focus on quality, timeliness, and relevance, we aim to be the go-to destination for passionate fans and curious newcomers alike. We're looking for passionate and knowledgeable freelance books writers who can create timely, engaging content around the biggest books, authors, literary trends, publishing news, adaptations, and conversations shaping the reading community. This role goes beyond writing articles—it's about connecting with a dedicated audience of readers and entertainment fans through insightful, high-performing content. Your Responsibilities Monitor book industry news, literary trends, bestseller lists, social media conversations, and adaptation announcements to identify timely content opportunities Write engaging features, mini-features, lists, rankings, recommendations, and opinion pieces related to books and literary culture Cover topics ranging from bestselling novels and emerging authors to book-to-screen adaptations, publishing trends, and reader communities Work closely with editors to develop compelling content ideas and execute editorial priorities Comfortable working independently while consistently meeting deadlines Ensure timely publication of relevant content aligned with SEO and audience engagement goals Follow editorial and formatting guidelines rigorously
What We Offer
Fully remote — write from wherever you’d like! Opportunities to pitch original ideas An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis Experience and Skills At least 2 years experience in digital journalism or online publishing Ability to independently write and publish clean, accurate content on tight deadlines Strong understanding of gaming culture, internet trends, memes, and online communities Passion for video games, entertainment, and digital storytelling Familiarity with SEO and CMS tools
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 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. 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. Apply To This Job