Gaming News Editor

Screen Rant; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Gaming News Editor to lead the creation of engaging articles. This role emphasizes collaboration with writers to enhance their skills and develop original content ideas while staying updated on the latest gaming news. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Journalism or a related field and at least two years of experience in a credible digital publication. This is a full-time, remote position that offers a dynamic environment for growth and creativity. If you're passionate about gaming and writing, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with credible digital publications.
• Excellent writing free of grammatical errors and fast turnaround.

Responsibilities

• Source, edit, and publish articles for the gaming news team.
• Oversee writer communication and facilitate development.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Strong sense of urgency

Ability to write high-quality articles

Communication skills

Knowledge of gaming sector

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism

Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature

Tools

Slack

Asana

Job description

Note: mass applying will result in an immediate disqualification from consideration for any role. Choose one that coincides the most with your writing. Visit screenrant.com to review your familiarity with our topics before applying.

ScreenRant is the #1 Entertainment website that publishes the latest news on Movies, TV, Gaming, Comic Books, Anime and WWE! Our Editorial Team is looking for a Gaming News Editor to oversee Gaming News articles under the leadership of the Deputy Editor. We pride ourselves on encouraging developmental opportunities from within, and we look forward to your application.

Responsibilities:

• Source, edit and publish articles for this team
• Participate in writer development; including overseeing and facilitating writer communication in Slack and Asana, sending feedback to writers according to ScreenRant’s standards, work with new writers to develop their skills, and work with existing writers to further develop them internally
• Develop content plans and idea generation
• Keep on top of the latest Gaming News, launches, and developments in Gaming

This is a paid freelance and remote position. Our Editorial Team is looking for experienced writers to contribute to our Movies and TV Features content under the leadership of the Lead Editor. We pride ourselves on encouraging developmental opportunities from within, and we look forward to your application. Please note that ScreenRant has a zero tolerance policy for the use of AI to produce content for the site.

Responsibilities:

• Write in ScreenRant’s house style following the training and peer mentorship period
• Cover current and upcoming movies and TV shows
• Brainstorm, pitch, and develop original content ideas
• Communicate actively with the Editorial Team

Must Have’s:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English Literature, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience working with a credible digital publication
• A broad working knowledge of the sector you’re applying for
• A quick learner with a strong sense of urgency and drive
• An excellent writer in the English language free of grammatical and spelling errors
• The ability to write high quality articles with fast turnaround times
• Comfortable working in a fully remote environment

Interview Process:

• Resume and Application Questionnaire review
• Written Sample Test
• Interview with the Talent Acquisition Lead

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Internet Publishing