This job listing expired on Apr 19, 2024
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Dot Esports, the premier destination for esports coverage online, is looking for freelance writers to join the news team.

Interested candidates should have in-depth knowledge of at least one of the listed esports and must be comfortable writing news about additional games. This is a great opportunity to cover the games and competitions you love while working with one of the best teams in esports journalism. Applicants should be self-starters who are eager to learn and respond well to constructive criticism. We’re a global, digital newsroom, and work will be remote.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with editors to develop pitches
  • Meet deadlines for publishing stories
  • Follow trending topics through Google Trends and Twitter
  • Write a minimum of 20 stories per month
  • In-depth knowledge of at least one of the following esports:
    • League of Legends
    • Fortnite

Preferred qualifications:

  • 1-2 years of experience writing in the news industry
  • Knowledge of SEO practices

Rates: $15 - $80 per article depending on article length.

Interested candidates should submit a résumé, cover letter, and three writing clips to be considered for the position.