GINX is seeking an editor to lead our weekend coverage of all things esports and gaming. We’re looking for an experienced news editor who can oversee a team of writers (including freelancers), develop fresh angles for coverage as well as assign and edit quickly and cleanly.
As the weekend editor for GINX, you will work closely with the GINX Studios’ content team to create industry-leading stories for ginx.tv, the online magazine dedicated to esports natives around the world.
Responsibilities
The Weekend Editor should be well versed in multiple topics and have experience reporting on and leading esports and gaming coverage. You will be responsible for managing our team of freelancers and ensuring high-quality coverage of esports and gaming at ginx.tv, including news, recaps, features and opinion on all major esports and gaming titles. You will ensure all pieces are accurate and up to standards.
- Research, edit and publish content on ginx.tv, working with freelancers as and when needed
- Find and secure the most interesting and relevant stories or voices from the gaming and esports industry across the world
- Build a pipeline of relevant stories, tutorials and opinion pieces, following the latest trends and insights from our audience, using SEO and traffic management tools to support your strategy
- Use our platform to create engaging, shareable and opinionated esports content which will be distributed on the internet platform and in our TV Shows
- Chase leads for breaking news and keep up to date with the goings-on of the industry
When events resume, and depending on your interest/availability, you could be asked to represent GINX at and report on various events and shows.
Must haves…
- English fluency
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- At least 2 years’ experience in a writing-based role within the esports or gaming industry
- Strong passion for and knowledge of esports and gaming in general
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, with potential nights and week-end missions based on live event coverage
- Team management experience
- Knowledge of content publishing & editing rules and How-Tos, including basic html knowledge
- Knowledge of SEO best practices
- Available Saturdays and Fridays
The position is remote. Freelance candidates outside of the UK welcome.
About GINX TV
Based on a small industrial campus between London’s King’s Cross and Camden, GINX TV is one of the leading media outlets dedicated to esports in the world. Our channel, GINX Esports TV which broadcasts entertainment shows as well as live esports tournaments around the world, is distributed to over 50 million households worldwide and is pioneering the concept of bringing esports to mainstream TV audiences. Our content is created not only to live on television and OTT but also digital platforms, of which ginx.tv. Ginx.tv grew exponentially last year and we are now recruiting to support this year’s ambitious development plan.
GINX TV Ltd l is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
