We're looking for folks to pen reviews on recent DVD releases, as well as to write feature articles on aspects of film and TV culture and history.
We're looking for reviewers who can submit a review every week or every two weeks. You can choose your frequency among those two options. Writing for PopMatters gives you a chance to showcase your talent to an international, media-savvy audience of more than 1 million readers a month. You will receive free DVDs, screeners, film passes, and the occasional opportunity to interview a range of directors and actors.
Reviews should run at least 700 words and provide smart and engaging cultural analysis of movies or TV, rather than simple thumbs up or down judgments or plot summaries. Features run in excess of 1,200 words and should be in-depth and display stylish writing.
Please send an e-mail describing your background, two recent film or TV-related writing samples, and one review or feature that would be your first published piece at PopMatters if you are accepted, to:
Karen Zarker, Senior Editor at: Zarker at PopMatters.com.
Note: We are unable to pay you for reviews at this time, but you will not go entirely uncompensated; your 'pay' is the opportunity to address our readership, currently 1 million-plus unique readers per month and counting. Some of our writers have been called upon for their opinion by such media outlets as the BBC, NPR, MSNBC, Radio Australia, and VH1. Also, USA Today.com, Alternet.org, Google News, and Movies.com regularly pick up links to PopMatters articles and post quotes from PopMatters writers.
