Esports Features Editor

ClickOut Media; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in multi-channel marketing is seeking an Esports Features Editor to join their remote-first team. The successful candidate will commission and edit high-quality content while managing a network of freelance writers. The ideal applicant should possess a strong understanding of the esports landscape and exceptional editorial judgment, contributing to the company's innovative approach in the competitive gaming industry.

Benefits

33 paid days off

Market-leading remuneration

Fully remote working

Qualifications

• Must be based in a European time zone.
• Proven experience in esports or gaming content.
• Excellent editorial judgment.

Responsibilities

• Commission, edit, and shape esports-focused longform content.
• Identify content gaps and improve audience engagement.
• Recruit and manage freelance writers.

Skills

SEO

Editorial judgment

Content commissioning

Data analysis

Education

Experience in digital media or esports

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About Us

ClickOut Media is not just a company - it's a thriving ecosystem of diverse talent from around the globe. As a proudly remote-first organisation, we've cultivated an environment where creativity flourishes, collaboration is core, and innovation knows no bounds. With over +850 team members and more than 200 assets, our startup culture fuels our growth, making us a leading force in multi-channel marketing. We specialise in delivering best-in-class SEO & Content solutions to esteemed clients worldwide.

• Remote
• Permanent or Full-time Contractor
• Competitive package
  
  

About Us

ClickOut Media is not just a company - it's a thriving ecosystem of diverse talent from around the globe. As a proudly remote-first organisation, we've cultivated an environment where creativity flourishes, collaboration is core, and innovation knows no bounds. With over +850 team members and more than 200 assets, our startup culture fuels our growth, making us a leading force in multi-channel marketing. We specialise in delivering best-in-class SEO & Content solutions to esteemed clients worldwide.

What Makes Us Different

At ClickOut Media, we thrive in the most competitive search verticals, operate across every major language, and conquer platforms you've probably never even heard of. Our dynamic approach, combined with our fast-paced environment, sets us apart in the industry. We're not just here to meet expectations; we're here to exceed them, every single time. Our relentless pursuit of excellence has been the cornerstone of our continuous success.

Job Description

As the Esports Features Editor, you’ll commission, edit, and shape high-quality longform content across the competitive gaming ecosystem – including game breakdowns, industry deep-dives, team/org profiles, tournament explainers, and monetization trends.

You’ll work closely with writers to ensure all published content is accurate, accessible, and SEO-driven, with a strong editorial voice. You'll research trending topics, identify content gaps, and use data insights to improve performance and audience engagement.

We want someone with a strong grasp of the esports landscape, exceptional editorial standards, and a passion for telling compelling stories that inform and resonate with both casual fans and industry insiders.

Core Tasks

• Commission, brief, and edit a high volume of esports-focused features, explainers, and educational content.
• Support content success through ad hoc writing, updates, and rewrites where needed.
• Identify editorial opportunities based on SEO data, industry trends, and audience interest.
• Recruit and manage a network of freelance writers and subject matter experts across the esports space.
• Ensure all content is accurate, engaging, well-researched, and aligned with our editorial and SEO standards.
• Stay on top of esports industry news, game updates, tournaments, org activity, and monetization trends.
  
  

Essential Requirements

• Must be based in a European time zone (GMT - GMT +4).
• Proven experience commissioning and editing content within esports, gaming, or adjacent digital media.
• Strong understanding of the competitive gaming landscape, including major titles, teams, tournaments, and monetization models.
• Excellent editorial judgment with a knack for shaping features that are insightful, engaging, and strategically aligned.
• Solid grasp of SEO best practices and how they apply to longform editorial content.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple writers, deadlines, and content pipelines.
• Skilled at delivering clear, constructive feedback that helps writers improve.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, digital publishing environment.
  
  

Nice To Have Requirements

• Experience with esports betting or the intersection of gambling and competitive gaming.
• A network of freelance writers or subject matter experts in gaming or esports.
• Confidence in using analytics tools (e.g., GA4, GSC) to inform editorial decisions.
  
  

Benefits & Rewards

• A brilliant opportunity to grow your career & work with a fun, fast-paced & growing company, prepared to let you shine
• An entrepreneurial environment where you learn more every day (we more than welcome and support people with their own projects)
• Build an organization that continues to diversify its portfolio
• Personal responsibility with a ton of autonomy
• 33 free paid days
• Market-leading remuneration and bonuses available
• An international team with over 35 nationalities
• Fully Remote working (work fully remotely and option for weekly coworker space)
• Additional benefits for permanent employees are available depending on the location
  
  

What do we mean by "Fully Remote"

Clickout Media offers you an unparalleled working experience. We are registered in Malta, but you don't have to be. Wherever you are based, and whether you are employed, operate B2B, or are a career freelancer, we will always find a way to work with great people.

Engaging with a worldwide workforce, ClickOut Media brings together world-leading experts in the fields of Tech, SEO, Content, and Product. Our remote approach gives absolute flexibility to our people and exemplifies our philosophy of autonomy and trust.

Diversity is a given to us, and this unique approach allows us to deliver and have respect for the wide variety of people, experiences, and cultures we bring together.

Our Recruitment Process Is As Follows

• Apply
• Have an introduction call with our recruitment team
• Do a test
• Have a technical interview
  
  

Equal Opportunities

ClickOut Media is an equal-opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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