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Dexerto are looking for a Games Editor to manage our gaming content on Dexerto.com.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced writer or editor, who will be capable of working with our team of writers to expand Dexerto’s gaming content. You will work with the Editor In Chief on the gaming strategy, but you will need to be able to use your initiative and take on tasks independently.

You will know everything there is to know about the biggest games that are coming to console and PC, and will be able to deliver content that will resonate with our audience and beyond. This includes breaking news, tips and guides, and some reviews.

Therefore, you’ll need good contacts in the games industry to ensure that we can break news in a timely fashion and have access to the biggest games and consoles before they are released.

Whilst you will be expected to write, ensuring that the quality of all the content we produce is of a high standard is crucial. You’ll have to be organised to plan features, tips and guides as well as stay on top of news. SEO knowledge will also be important to ensure that we publish the content that people are searching for with all the relevant keywords in place.

As well as writing for the website, you will be expected to contribute to social media, keeping our followers up to date on the latest news as it happens, finding engaging viral content, and interacting with the audience.

Requirements

  • Deep knowledge of gaming
  • Contacts in the gaming industry - especially with the main publishers
  • Some management experience desirable
  • A snappy and compelling writing style
  • Able to write to short deadlines under pressure
  • Have a keen attention to detail – can spot grammatical errors and fact check.
  • Creative ability – able think of feature ideas and suggest news stories that will resonate with our audience
  • Is confident with social media
  • SEO knowledge
  • Able to work full-time hours (40) without other education or job commitments
  • Own computing equipment that can run Photoshop and be able to use it competently
  • Experience with content management systems

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ AND DO THIS

Submit your resume with a detailed cover letter explaining how your skills and experience relate to the role. We would like to see links to your previous work if possible, as well as a 350 article (linked via Google Docs or similar) on a big game that will appeal to our audience.