Game News Writer

mxdwn Entertainment; Pasadena (CA); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Experience in the gaming industry

Exposure to mxdwn's audience

Job summary

mxdwn Entertainment in Pasadena seeks passionate writers for its Games department. This unpaid position requires you to engage with the gaming community by researching and writing news articles on a daily basis. Writers must have a strong understanding of English and the ability to craft cohesive articles five times a week.

No prior experience is necessary, but degrees in Journalism or Creative Writing are a plus. This opportunity offers valuable experience and exposure in the entertainment industry.

Qualifications

• Passion for journalism, writing, and video games.
• Proficient in English grammar, flow, structure, and spelling.
• Ability to research and write cohesive articles 5 times a week.

Responsibilities

• Research and write gaming news articles daily.
• Engage with the gaming community through relevant content.
• Collaborate with the Games department members.

Skills

Journalism and writing passion

Understanding of English grammar

Research skills

Professional collaboration skills

Education

Degree in Journalism or Creative Writing

Job description

mxdwn is an entertainment news site that brings its audience “all that matters in entertainment” across the board. As part of the mxdwn Games department, we strive to engage our audience with the most important, relevant, and varied content from an ever growing and evolving industry. We are currently looking for passionate writers with strong and varied interests in the video game industry and community.

Job Description

mxdwn Games News Writers are expected to be on top of and keep up to date with what’s going on in the gaming industry on a daily basis. Writers are encouraged to go out and find the news that is relevant, fresh, and interesting to a broad gaming audience. They are expected to be able to research, source information, and then convey that news in a well structured, engaging article, on a 5 days a week basis.

Qualifications

• Have a passion for journalism, writing, and video games.
• Have a competent understanding of the English language including: grammar, flow, structure, and spelling.
• Have adequate time to properly research and write a cohesive article 5 times a week. (300 words minimum)
• Be able to work professionally with all members of the Games department.
• Have access to the internet and your own personal computer.

Additional Information

Please note that this is an UNPAID position. The benefits of joining the mxdwn Games team are experience, exposure, and a foot in the door into the industry.

No prior experience is required. A degree in Journalism, Creative Writing, or similar fields are a plus. If selected, you will receive training on how to write and publish a standard article using our site’s content management system.