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Dexerto are looking for a Junior Video Script Editor to join our video team. You will be responsible for commissioning and editing video scripts that tell compelling stories within both gaming and esports.

It is essential that you have experience in both writing and editing content featuring gaming’s biggest influencers and esports personalities. You will need an excellent working knowledge of Twitch streamers, including household names such as Valkyrae and Dr Disrespect, and you’ll also need to be on top of trends to identify any hot topics that we should be covering. An understanding of esports such as Call of Duty, CS:GO, Valorant and League of Legends esports is also desirable.

Working closely with Dexerto’s Head of Video and Senior Script Editor, you will contribute towards the ideation, commissioning and editing of scripts before they go into production. You will contribute towards the editorial elements of the video, ensuring titles, thumbnails and descriptions help us to reach the widest possible audience. You would also be expected to watch the final product to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.

The ideal candidate will understand how to tell a story, have excellent attention to detail, communication skills and time management. Experience of publishing on social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram is desirable.

Location: Remote (UK)

Work week: Mon-Fri (flexible to work weekends in the future)

Ideal hours: 11AM-7PM UK (for US crossover)

Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with Script Editor & Head of Video to plan scripted content.
  • Ensure scripts are submitted and turned around on-time.
  • Commission and edit scripted content for Dexerto’s gaming & esports channels.
  • Work with our in-house experts to develop strong titles.
  • Brief graphic designers with thumbnail ideas to support the scripted content.

Essential:

  • 1-2 years of previous writing & editing experience.
  • Strong knowledge of gaming trends and gaming streamers.
  • Good organisation and time management skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Great communication skills.
  • Own computing equipment.
  • Able to work full-time hours (40) without other education or job commitments.

Desirable:

  • Great knowledge of esports, including Call of Duty, CS:GO, VALORANT and League of Legends.
  • Has contacts with other gaming writers
  • Previous commissioning experience.
  • Previous experience in the ideation and creation of compelling titles & thumbnails.

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 examples of your previous work, if possible. You must do these tasks or you will not be considered for the role.