Dexerto.com offers compelling esports editorial, video and live broadcasting content that attracts a large, fast-growing and specific demographic. To date, the Dexerto network generates over 12M unique users and 30M page views per month across Dexerto.com/fr/de/es, CharlieINTEL.com and FortniteINTEL.com, with a social following of 4.5M fans across owned channels.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Video Clip Researcher, you will provide support to the production team of Dexerto and have an excellent understanding of esports and its current trends. You will be sourcing appropriate clips from videos online that can be used for documentaries and news videos, as well as supply your own ideas and also assist with editing or sound recording.
The work involves organising, planning and researching - including collecting and verifying information. You're also responsible for fact checking and ensuring that your found research adheres to appropriate legislation. This varied and busy role will require you to be able to conduct in-depth research using social media, work to tight deadlines and have a keen eye for detail.
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong understanding and knowledge of esports and its current trends
- Work directly from our London, Camden office
- Committed to self-improvement, staying on top of industry trends and learning new techniques
- Passion for visual storytelling and finding unique stories that will appeal to the Dexerto audience
- Comfortable with giving and accepting feedback
- Great decision making
- Creative ability – able think of feature ideas and suggest news stories that will resonate with our audience
- Able to delegate
- Have a keen attention to detail
- Good time management
- Able to work full-time hours (40) without other education or job commitments
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Bonus opportunities
- Benefits from Dexerto partners
- Future opportunities within a fast growing business
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Submit your resume with a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience relate to the role, and three items of your work (linked via Google Docs or similar) in the style of Dexerto content.
NEXT STEPS
Applicants who make it to the next stage will be required to take part in a Skype video/audio interview, before being tasked with writing a number of articles on a chosen subject in a short amount of time to test writing ability under pressure.
If you are not contacted within two weeks, your application has been unsuccessful this time. Due to the large volume of applications, we will be unable to advise you directly on the status of your submission. Unless specified, please feel free to apply for a future role.
