Gaming Writer

Summary

Join Dot Esports, a leading online gaming and esports news source, as a freelance writer! This fully remote position offers the chance to cover gaming communities you're passionate about. You'll work with a top team in esports journalism, contributing news stories on various gaming topics. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, receptive to feedback, and possess in-depth gaming knowledge. A portfolio showcasing your writing skills is required. Compensation is competitive, ranging from $16 to $250 per article.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of gaming
• Comfortable writing news about various gaming-related topics
• Self-starters who are eager to learn and respond well to constructive criticism
• Provide a portfolio or writing examples to showcase your work

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

Benefits

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