Freelance Gaming Writers

Posted 24 Days Ago
8 Locations
Remote
Junior
Gaming • News + Entertainment • Sports
The Role
Freelance Gaming Writers will cover news about gaming and esports, including game releases and updates, ensuring they meet deadlines and produce at least 20 stories per month. They will work with editors, develop pitches, and stay current with trending topics in the gaming community.
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Dot Esports, the premier destination for gaming & esports coverage online, is looking for freelance writers anywhere in the world to join our news desk. This role is freelance and fully remote.

Interested candidates should have in-depth knowledge of gaming and must be comfortable writing news about various gaming-related topics. This is a great opportunity to cover the gaming communities you love while working with one of the best teams in esports and games journalism. Applicants should be self-starters who are eager to learn and respond well to constructive criticism. We’re a global, digital newsroom, and work will be remote.

Please provide a portfolio or writing examples to showcase your work.

We're looking for multiple types of writers who will each cover different beats. These include:

  • General esports
  • Video game releases
  • Live service games with large communities

Responsibilities:

  • Help cover news and guides around game releases and updates
  • Work with editors to develop pitches
  • Meet deadlines for publishing stories
  • Follow trending topics through Google Trends and Twitter
  • Write a minimum of 20 stories per month
  • Understanding online game communities and the games themselves

Preferred qualifications:

  • 1-2 years of experience writing in the gaming industry
  • Knowledge of SEO practices
  • Weekend availability

Rates:

Compensation ranges from $16-250 per article depending on length and content type.

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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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