Freelance Weekend Writer

Summary

Join Dot Esports, a leading online gaming and esports news source, as a freelance writer! This fully remote position offers the flexibility of working from anywhere globally, focusing on US weekend hours (9 am to 5 pm CT). Successful candidates will possess extensive gaming knowledge and exceptional writing skills, demonstrating the ability to craft engaging news pieces on diverse gaming topics. The role demands self-motivation, a willingness to learn, and receptiveness to feedback. Showcase your talent by submitting a portfolio or writing samples, specifying the games you're comfortable covering. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a top-tier esports journalism team while covering the gaming communities you're passionate about.

Requirements

• Have in-depth knowledge of gaming
• Be comfortable writing news about various gaming related topics
• Be a self-starter
• Be eager to learn
• Respond well to constructive criticism
• Provide a portfolio or writing examples to showcase your work
• Specify game titles you are comfortable covering

Responsibilities

• Help cover news and guides around game releases during US weekend hours
• Work with editors to develop pitches
• Meet deadlines for publishing stories
• Follow trending topics through Google Trends and Twitter
• Understand online game communities and the games themselves

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Compensation ranges from $16-250 per article depending on length and content type
• Fully remote work