The A.V. Club is seeking an experienced Film Critic to join our team of trenchant writers and editors. This role is ideal for a culture journalist with a strong point of view and purposeful ideas about expanding coverage in a way that aligns with A.V. Club voice and its readership, who is always seeking to push forward the pop culture conversation.
The successful candidate has experience writing astute film analysis in the form of reviews, observational pieces, responsive essays, and long-form features. You can develop and execute original ideas that drive new cultural conversations on everything from auteur passion projects to summer tentpoles. You understand that curiosity is just as important as expertise, and you’re eager to help expand our audience’s understanding of the films of the present and past. You have a knack for homing in on the overlooked elements of the biggest pop culture stories of the moment, but can zoom out to take the bird’s-eye view of more expansive topics, like the state of the film industry. You know that truly appreciating movies means taking a warts-and-all approach—assessing their strengths and flaws, and never mindlessly cheerleading.
This is a full-time position with benefits, working with the Film Editor and reporting to the Editor-In-Chief.
Key responsibilities
Write film reviews, responsive essays, and other illuminating features, as well as conduct interviews with talent under the supervision of the Film Editor
Work with the Film Editor to ensure our film coverage is expansive and shrewd
Collaborate with fellow A.V. Club writers and editors on theme weeks, special packages, and other group features
Create and execute subscriber exclusives
Represent The A.V. Club on camera and at events, including moderating panels or other public speaking.
Qualifications
4+ years experience in culture journalism, particularly film criticism
Clear understanding of journalistic ethics as they relate to cultural criticism and The A.V. Club
Firm grasp of the site’s editorial voice and mission
Sharp and fast-paced writing skills for a digital publication, including familiarity with AP Style
Strong interviewing skills
Familiarity with WordPress or other digital CMS
Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
While this is a remote job, you’ll be expected to be legally able to work in the U.S. on an agreed-upon schedule covering East Coast newsroom hours. To apply, send a resume and cover letter, including clips that best represent your work, to [email protected] with “Film Critic” in the subject line.
The A.V. Club is part of Paste Media, which is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Paste Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.