Contributing Writer

Title: French Contributing Writer (Freelance)

Location: Remote

About Crunchyroll

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Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!

About the role

In the role of French Contributing Writer, you will report to the International Editorial Manager.

We are considering applicants for the location(s) of Permanent-Remote.

As a Contributing Writer for Crunchyroll News, you will champion our French feeds by writing articles and feature stories on the latest news, trends, and events in the anime industry for our French readers, publishing several articles a day that drive users towards engagement on the Crunchyroll News website. As part of your role, you have the opportunity to keep the anime community updated about current news regarding their favorite shows, studios, actors, artists, creators, and directors.

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Under the supervision and direction of the French Editor, the Contributing Writer will contribute 0-200 articles per month to Crunchyroll News in French. All assignments are subject to review by the French Editor and may require revisions by the Contributing Writer.
• News article word count guidelines are as follows: 250-300 words, with word count under or over this specified range subject to editor’s discretion.
• Feature article word count guidelines are as follows: 800-1,200 words, with word count under or over this specified range subject to editor’s discretion. Features may include quizzes, guides and other featured content.
• Contributing Writers will source stories directly from primary sources or from reputable outlets.
• Contributing Writers will take on stories assigned by the French Editor as needed and write breaking news articles based on the provided criteria above.
• All articles and content are subject to assignment and approval based on editor’s discretion.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because…

• Under the supervision and direction of the French Editor, the Contributing Writer will contribute 0-200 articles per month to Crunchyroll News in French. All assignments are subject to review by the French Editor and may require revisions by the Contributing Writer.
• News article word count guidelines are as follows: 250-300 words, with word count under or over this specified range subject to editor’s discretion.
• Feature article word count guidelines are as follows: 800-1,200 words, with word count under or over this specified range subject to editor’s discretion. Features may include quizzes, guides and other featured content.
• Contributing Writers will source stories directly from primary sources or from reputable outlets.
• Contributing Writers will take on stories assigned by the French Editor as needed and write breaking news articles based on the provided criteria above.
• All articles and content are subject to assignment and approval based on editor’s discretion.

About the Team

• You are fluent in both French and English and able to participate in meetings conducted in either.
• You have a strong understanding and interest in anime, particularly within the French market.
• You have 1-3 years experience in an editorial, journalism, news reporting, or digital publishing environment and have a professional portfolio.
• You have a degree in journalism or mass communication.
• You have a strong understanding of SPJ Code of Ethics and journalistic standards.
• You have experience working with global teams across diverse cultures, demands, and time zones.

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• Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
• Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.
• Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

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