Dexerto is looking for a Comic Books reporter to write news, features and guides about the biggest superhero comics and graphic novels. This is a remote job, so you would be expected to work from your home in Asia.
Working closely with our TV and Movies team, your main task will be to write compelling content about Marvel & DC comics.
Strong knowledge of high-profile franchises is essential for the role. The ideal candidate will be able to cover most, if not all, of the following: Batman, Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man, Super Man, Thor, The Joker, Daredevil, Captain Marvel, The Avengers, Justice League, and more. An awareness of other big comic series, such as Walking Dead, is a plus.
In your cover letter, please list all of the comics you're interested in, as well as any relevant experience.
This is a role in which passion and talent is the most important thing, but some writing experience and SEO knowledge is desirable.
Requirements:
- Understanding and knowledge of comics
- Good writing skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- SEO knowledge
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent attention to detail – able to spot grammatical errors and formatting mistakes
- Great communication skills – able to take instruction and keep various members of the team updated on progress
- Own computing equipment that can run Photoshop or similar programs
- Able to work full-time hours (40) without other education or job commitments
- Experience with Google Sheets and content management systems is a plus
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Submit your resume with a detailed cover letter explaining how your skills and experience relate to the role. We would like to see examples of your previous work, where possible.