TheGamer | Weekend News Article Editor
Offer summary
Qualifications:
Extensive familiarity with multiple video game genres and the gaming industry., Relevant experience in writing and editing., Strong grasp of the English language and effective communication skills., Ability to work under tight deadlines and pay attention to detail..Key responsibilities:
- Edit and contribute to approximately 80 news articles per week.
- Expand news coverage on specific games or subjects.
- Provide feedback to improve writers' abilities.
- Ensure high-quality content through fact-checking and adherence to SEO practices.
Job description
**This is a freelance, REMOTE position.**
The editorial team at TheGamer is looking for a Weekend News Editor to edit and contribute dynamic news articles to our website.
TheGamer is looking for a candidate with extensive familiarity and knowledge about multiple video game genres as well as the gaming industry as a whole. The ideal candidate should both play and follow the news surrounding existing and upcoming video games as well as be available on weekends and evenings.
Responsibilities:
- Open availability throughout the week, with specific focus on weekend availability and weekend coverage
- Expanding news coverage of specific games or subjects
- Editing approximately 80 articles per week, and contributing articles with careful attention paid to the best SEO practices.
- Paying high attention to detail for spelling, grammar, image quality, fact-checking and sourcing
- Working under tight deadlines and submitting tasks on time
- Providing feedback to continually improve our writers’ abilities
Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirements:
- Relevant experience in writing and editing.
- Broad knowledge of gaming history and culture.
- A solid grasp of the English language and the ability to communicate niche ideas to a wide audience.
Please provide us:
- Your CV
- A cover letter
- Any relevant links to previous work
Do you think you'd be a great fit for our team? Do you have an encyclopedic knowledge of something our readers love? Are you a reliable, dedicated writer with the time and energy necessary to become a regular, trustworthy contributor that we can count on? Do you have the skills to become a valuable and productive member of the TheGamer family? If yes, then we want YOU! Don't miss the chance to be part of our team, we welcome you to apply today!
*Please note that TheGamer has a zero-tolerance policy regarding plagiarism and any use of AI content generating tools. Any evidence of plagiarism or AI generated content within your application will negatively impact your consideration for the role.*
**This site is owned and operated by Valnet Inc.**
Required profile
Experience
Hard Skills
Other Skills
- Writing
- Editing
- Time Management
- Detail Oriented
- Communication