Synopsis Writer

Synopsis Writer Contractor Position Overview: ? Netflix seeks a versatile, creative, English writer to join the Creative Writing Strategy team. In this role, you’ll help Netflix members navigate a sea of content by summarizing movies and television shows with concise, creative and engaging synopses. This role is perfect for an omnivorous generalist who loves to ideate on language, is passionate about pop culture and thrives on collaborative editing cycles. This requires a writer who can tackle many assignments with enough creative energy to make each synopsis sing. The ideal candidate is a skilled writer/editor who is an expert on media and entertainment in the UK & US markets — we are particularly interested in writers who have proven proficiency in writing and editing world-class creative content in other European Languages and English. Additional knowledge of other European markets is also a benefit. ? If you’re excited to contribute to a team of content experts who thrive on candid feedback and drive global conversations about entertainment, this is a dream job. This position will be a remote, five-month (subject to certain conditions), full-time contract, expected to work approximately 40 hours a week. Although the right candidate might be located anywhere, for this position, we will prioritize candidates located in the UK. Responsibilities: ? Write synopses about UK & US (and sometimes European) movies and TV shows in English. A typical day might include writing a number of synopses a week — everything from popular action movies to low-budget indie films. ? Work closely with assignment editors overseeing the workflow to ensure that you’re paired with the right titles and that your copy meets the needs of the writing brief. ? Embody editorial principles to create accurate, inclusive and creative synopses that are nuanced enough to resonate with different audiences. Requirements: ? Full native proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English. ? Knowledge of other European Languages not essential but highly desired as an addition to English ? Experience writing or editing articles, blog posts, reviews, or feature stories about film and TV ? Mastery of AP style and attention to detail ? Research skills to help you gather context about titles and quickly synthesize information from a variety of sources ? A selfless approach to contributing to a world-class editorial team ? Eagerness to embrace a culture of candid feedback Applicants for this position will be asked to complete a writing exercise