CONTRIBUTING TO CINEMANERDZ
Are you always voicing your opinion about the latest movie releases? Are you a film nerd, a self-starter? Are you always arguing the worth of this director over that director with your friends? Are you obsessed with the quality of your home theater? Would you like to hear your editorial voice broadcast on the internet?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you may have what it takes to be a CinemaNerd, so we invite you to read about the volunteer positions that are currently available below.
NEWS WRITER
We want someone who is able to produce one or two movie news articles per day. The person should be able to articulate their perspective on film/TV news in an entertaining and interesting way.
FILM REVIEWER
We are looking for someone who loves to write and express themselves about a film they have just seen. We are looking for a critic who can dig beneath the surface of a film and discuss what they see there. We are also looking for someone who can potentially attend advanced press screenings in the metro-Detroit area (please note that this is not a requirement for the position, but if you are not located in this area, then you are on your own when seeing theatrical movie upon release).
DVD and/or BLU-RAY REVIEWER
We are looking for a writer who loves to express themselves about a DVD or Blu-ray disc they have just watched. The reviewer also needs to watch all the extras on a disc or discs and comment of them as well as the picture and sound quality of the film.
EDITORIAL and/or ESSAY WRITER
We are looking for someone who is able to produce editorials and/or essays on film on a regular basis. The editorials or essays can be on any film subject and could be in the form of lists, commentary, or others commonly used on the site.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Qualifications:
- Applicants should be familiar with WordPress and basic photo editing (cropping and adjusting photo sizes).
- Previous writing and film criticism experience a plus.
- Previous online research experience a plus.
- Love of film a must.
- A team player that works well with other members of the staff.
- Access to a DVD player and a Blu-ray player, a high-definition television, and a separate sound system (for DVD and Blu-ray reviews).
- A mailing address or a P.O. Box to receive discs for review.
Your application should include the following:
- Please include two (2) original writing samples. These should be pieces that pertain to the position you are interested in applying for (i.e. News Writer, Film Reviewer, etc.).
- Please see previously published pieces on CinemaNerdz for examples of what we are looking for.
Education:
- High school and up. Degrees in English, Journalism, Film, or Creative Writing are a plus.
CONTACTING US
- Before contacting us, please remember that, at this time, there is no pay available for these positions except free DVDs and Blu-rays (if you gain employment as a DVD or Blu-ray reviewer) and/or advanced press screenings for films for those writers located in the metro-Detroit area.
- Email your application to us via the Contact Us page.
- In the subject line, write “CinemaNerdz.com News Writer Application,” substituting “News Writer” for whatever position you are applying for.
- Be sure to describe your experience and your interest in the position you are applying to.
- No “formal” resume is required, but if you have one that you believe is relevant to the position you are applying to, please feel free to attach it as well.
- If you have past experience writing for a movie website or a weblog, please include a few of your links that demonstrate your highest quality work in your email.
- Please realize that it will be impossible for us to respond to all of the e-mailed applications. We apologize for this in advance, but we will read through every application. We will respond to all suitable applications at our earliest convenience.
- CinemaNerdz.com is an equal opportunity employer.