Game Rant | Weekend Video Game News/Features Article Writer - GameRant
New York, NY
About the Job
**This is a freelance, REMOTE position.**
Game Rant is looking for eager and talented Freelance Video Game News and Features Writers with regular availability from Friday through Sunday to join their team.
As a Weekend News or Features writer, prospective applicants will assist with covering the biggest topics in the video game industry, editorializing important details about the most popular games, and diving deep into a variety of video game communities. If you share a passion for video games, a love of writing, and a willingness to learn then please apply!
If you share a passion for video games, a love of writing, and a willingness to learn, then you’ve come to the right spot!
Job Responsibilities:
We are looking for writers who can:
- Contribute a minimum of 3 features or news articles per day Friday through Sunday.
- Pitch regular content and research popular games.
- Be a dedicated and consistent contributor to the site.
- Bring original topics and a plethora of gaming knowledge to the table.
- Research and source their topics proficiently.
- Work under tight deadlines and submit articles for publication on time.
- Report to the Lead Editor and implement feedback efficiently.
- Collaborate with the editorial team to produce exquisite content.
- Ability to maintain a contracted freelance schedule.
Application Requirements:
- C.V.
- Cover Letter.
- Please provide 2-3 samples of previously written work covering gaming news or features.
Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirements:
- Regular weekend availability to contribute to the site from Friday through Sunday.
- Ability to source information/news from different websites.
- Broad knowledge of gaming history and culture.
- Availability to meet required article quota.
- Experience in SEO practices.
- A solid grasp of the English language and the ability to communicate niche ideas to a wide audience.
Do you think you'd be a great fit for our team? Do you have an encyclopedic knowledge of something our readers love? Are you a reliable, dedicated writer with the time and energy necessary to become a regular, trustworthy contributor that we can count on? Do you have the skills to become a valuable and productive member of the Game Rant family? If yes, then we want YOU! Don't miss the chance to be part of our team, we welcome you to apply today!
*Please note that Game Rant has a zero-tolerance policy regarding plagiarism and any use of AI content generating tools. Any evidence of plagiarism or AI generated content within your application will negatively impact your consideration for the role.*
*Only applications containing relevant samples will be considered.
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