Dot Esports: Freelance Gaming Writers

GAMURS Group

Dot Esports: Freelance Gaming Writers

Remote,
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

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

    • General esports
    • Video game releases

    Responsibilities:

    • Help cover news and guides around game releases
    • 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

    Compensation ranges from $16-$90 USD per article. Pay rates may vary for international candidates based on location.