Destructoid: Freelance Pokemon Writer

Posted 10 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
Junior
Gaming • News + Entertainment • Sports
The Role
Freelance writers are needed for Destructoid to create high-quality guides, listicles, and breaking news about Pokemon. Applicants should be self-starters with a strong understanding of gaming and community trends, capable of meeting deadlines and communicating effectively.
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Destructoid is a place for passionate gamers to find engaging articles & information about their favorite franchises written by other passionate gamers. Currently, we're looking for freelance writers to join our fully remote and international newsroom.

Working with Destructoid means writing high-quality guides, lists, and breaking news about Pokemon. Competitive applicants will have in-depth knowledge about the sports game beat and will track current news and topics within the community to contribute in-depth guides, listicles, rankings, and breaking news. We encourage writers to use their own voice when writing.

Requirements:

  • Must be a self starter who can confidently pitch trending ideas
  • Meet deadlines for publishing stories
  • Good communication habits

Preferred:

  • At least 1-2 years of prior game writing experience (with Trello and WordPress training)
  • Deep knowledge of video games and their related communities
  • Excitement, dedication, and an ability to pivot when needed

While applying to this position, please provide us with a resume, 1-3 relevant writing samples (an application without a writing sample will not be considered), and a cover letter that explains your writing expertise.

Rates: $16 to $90 per piece, depending on content type and length. Salary range may differ for international candidates, based on location.

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The Company
Austin, TX
299 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

GAMURS Group is the leading esports media network and a growing contender in the entertainment space. We strive to inform and engage the global gaming and entertainment communities with the best content.

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