Dexerto is looking for a talented trending news writer to join its Australia and New Zealand editorial team. This is a remote position so applicants from similar time zones are welcome to apply.
Do you have your finger on the pulse when it comes to the biggest trending topics in the world of gaming, streaming, esports and influencer culture? If you answered yes, this might be the job for you!
Together with your colleagues, you will be at the cutting edge of the gaming, streaming, and influencer industry, covering the biggest trending news stories and lifting the veil on the spectacular, and often wacky, lives of the stars.
Experience in writing for a publication is advantageous, but it is also important that you can demonstrate your passion for the fast-paced world of gaming and entertainment, be it streaming and influencer culture, the latest video games, or tips and guides to help players improve.
Requirements
- Understanding and knowledge of gaming and entertainment, including streamer and influencer culture
- A snappy and compelling writing style
- Fluent in English
- Able to write to short deadlines under pressure
- Have a keen attention to detail – can spot grammatical errors and fact check
- Creative ability – able to think of feature ideas and suggest news stories that will resonate with our audience
- Able to act independently on writing tasks
- Is confident with social media
- SEO knowledge desirable
- Own computing equipment that can run Photoshop and be able to use it competently
- Experience with content management systems is desirable
- Able to work full-time hours (40) without other education or job commitments
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, as well as a 350-word news article (linked via Google Docs or similar) on a big current trending news story of your choice. The story must appeal to Dexerto’s audience and be written in the style of our content. We would also like one feature idea that you think would resonate with our audience. You must do these tasks or you will not be considered for the role.