The editorial team at TheGamer is looking for a Freelance Esports News Writer who will keep track of major esports events occurring around the world, pitch and write news articles based on significant moments, and follow important players in the esports culture. The Esports News Writer will follow major updates to competitive multiplayer games, break down patches, and make predictions on how those changes will affect the 'meta' of those games. Additional tasks may include interviewing esports stars and maintaining a calendar of events for the benefit of other writers.
Do not miss a chance to join our team and apply today!
Job Responsibilities
- Write a minimum of 1 news article per day (350-500 words) and 2 feature articles (1000 words) per week. Daily output depends on the ratio of news.
- Examples of feature articles are editorials, interviews, patch breakdowns, etc.
- Must be available on weekends
Application Requirements
- CV
- Cover letter
Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirements:
- Relevant experience in writing and editing.
- Broad knowledge of esports history, and culture.
- A solid grasp of the English language and the ability to communicate niche ideas to a wide audience
The hiring team at TheGamer will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you would make a solid addition to the team.
Link to our website: www.thegamer.com
