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Game Rant | Evening News Article Contributor

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New York (NY)

Remote

USD 25,000 - 40,000

Full time

15 days ago

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Job summary

Game Rant seeks a Freelance Video Game News Contributor to join our News team. This remote position involves writing and editorializing video game news, with the goal of contributing 25 articles monthly. Ideal candidates are passionate about gaming, possess strong writing skills, and can work under tight deadlines. If you are dedicated and knowledgeable about video games, apply to be part of our dynamic team!

Qualifications

  • Experience in sourcing news from various websites.
  • Ability to meet article quota and work under tight deadlines.
  • Grasp of communicating complex ideas to a broad audience.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute a minimum of 25 news articles per month.
  • Research and source topics proficiently.
  • Collaborate with the editorial team and implement feedback.

Skills

Knowledge of gaming history and culture
SEO practices
Ability to source information
Strong communication skills

Job description

**This is a freelance, REMOTE position.**

Game Rant is looking for an eager and talented Freelance Video Game News Contributor to join the News team to assist with our Evening Coverage.

As a daily news contributor, prospective applicants will assist with covering breaking news in the video game industry, editorializing important details about the most popular games, and diving deep into a variety of video game communities. If you share a passion for video games, a love of writing, and a willingness to learn then please apply!

If you share a passion for video games, a love of writing, and a willingness to learn, then you’ve come to the right spot!

Job Responsibilities:

We are looking for contributors who can:

  • Contribute a minimum of 25 news articles per month.
  • Must have Evening availability.
  • Pitch regular content and research popular games.
  • Be a dedicated and consistent contributor to the site.
  • Bring original topics and a plethora of gaming knowledge to the table.
  • Research and source their topics proficiently.
  • Work under tight deadlines and submit articles for publication on time.
  • Report to the Lead Editor and implement feedback efficiently.
  • Collaborate with the editorial team to produce exquisite content.
  • Ability to maintain a contracted freelance schedule

Application Requirements:

  • C.V.
  • Cover Letter.
  • Please provide 2-3 samples of previously written work covering gaming news.

Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirements:

  • Ability to source information/news from different websites.
  • Broad knowledge of gaming history and culture.
  • Availability to meet required article quota.
  • Experience in SEO practices.
  • A solid grasp of the English language and the ability to communicate niche ideas to a wide audience.

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 Game Rant 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 Game Rant 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.*

*Only applications containing relevant samples will be considered.

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