Entertainment Writers

The Mary Sue is searching for entertainment writers to join our team! We’re looking for journalists/writers who get our intersectional feminist perspective and have significant knowledge of, and passion for, movies, TV, geek culture, politics, internet culture, The Discourse™, fandom, weird internet memes, and more! You should especially be plugged into the 24/7 news cycle. Do you have fifteen notifications pop onto your phone from a variety of sources whenever something happens in your favorite fandom? We want to hear from you!

We cover a wide variety of subjects, with approaches varying from news and opinion articles to SEO content, evergreen lists, and more. On a daily basis, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of pre-approved topics and/or pitch your own story ideas.

We’re particularly, but not exclusively, looking for writers with expertise in:

Thriller TV & movies
True Crime series, fictionalized and documentary
TV dramas
Reality TV
What are we looking for in a prospective freelance writer?

Someone who’s proud to be called a feminist and a geek
A wide range of pop culture interests
Someone with their finger on the pulse of the fandom conversation
The ability to write quickly and accurately
Someone eager to learn and incorporate feedback to build their writing skills
Familiarity with WordPress/blogging platforms
A high level of English language fluency
What do we want in addition to your resume?

At least two links to samples of your writing.
Links to your personal website/portfolio/blog, podcasts/videos, and/or any public social media accounts you would like to share.