Akshon Esports is a Vancouver based esports company looking for a full-time Video Script Writer to join our production and create scripts for our videos.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an individual with a deep level of familiarity with Overwatch and is esports scene. A high-level of expertise with the game, is a plus. Familiarity with other games will also merit significant consideration in the hiring process.
We are looking for team members who are interested in video scripts covering Overwatch meta-discussion, play analysis, player biographies and among other topics.
Aside from Overwatch, Akshon Esports is also looking to field writers who are interested in producing content geared towards a more general gaming audience via documentary-style content.
Akshon Esports provides creators with a collaborative environment in which team members are expected to work together constructively. Team members are expected to both provide and receive criticism in a professional and to contribute to other parts of the company when required.
Candidates must be prepared to accomplish their work with minimal oversight as they should be comfortable with writing about Overwatch and/or other gaming titles.
Requirements:
- Ability to produce clean and concise copies of writing.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Experience in professional writing is a plus.
- Relevant college education preferred, but equitable work experience considered.
- Expert communication skills and a fluent grasp of English language writing.
- Track record of success working independently, and as part of a team
- Motivated worker capable of accomplishing tasks with minimal oversight.
- Ability to quickly judge which players, teams, organizations, and community topics are most important as candidates for video topics
- Remain up to date with topical knowledge of both gaming and the expectations of their respective communities
- Familiarity with Overwatch at a high level and the associated the esports scene and its communities.
