Film Critic
Variety
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Full Time Job
Variety is seeking a full-time Film Critic to write reviews of new releases, cover major international film festivals, and write analysis pieces about moviegoing as well as features on top creative talent. The ideal candidate is a stylish writer and sharp editor with a comprehensive knowledge of cinema and current issues and personalities in the film industry. Writing on tight deadlines is a must. This position can be located in either our Los Angeles or New York City office.
What You’ll Do:
• Write and edit weekly reviews of Hollywood blockbusters, streaming releases, indie and international films
• Contribute features and analysis for print and for our website.
• Help lead our coverage of top domestic and international film festivals such as Cannes, Sundance, Toronto and Venice.
• Write year-end lists, as well as appreciations for actors, directors and creative talent when they die.
• Moderate panels and appear on television and radio as an expert on movies and film history.
• Manage a team of freelancers, assigning reviews, and editing their copy.
Qualifications:
• 6 years of experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and headline skills.
• An ability to engage with a digital audience.
• Curiosity about various forms of storytelling, as well as the state of the movie business and its future
As Variety values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.
It’s all About You…
PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meet employee’s needs, we are currently launching a new Flexible Vacation Policy.
Salary/Benefits
$80,000.00
- 90,000.00
per year
$80,000 - $90,000 /year USD
Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role.
Benefits
• PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match
Perks
• Company discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Mortgage discounts
• Savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials
• Flexible Vacation Policy
Additional Information
Variety is the #1 entertainment news brand, celebrating 120 years of award-winning reporting, insightful award-season coverage, feature spotlights, and intelligent analysis of the industry's most prominent players. As the most trusted source for the business of global entertainment, Variety is read by a highly engaged audience of industry insiders, entertainment fans, executive-level professionals, and decision-makers. Its multi-platform content coverage spans digital, mobile, social, print, podcasts, branded content, data, events, and summits. Variety is a subsidiary of PME TopCo., a joint venture between Penske Media Corporation and Eldridge.
