Hot scoops, contemporary from the presses! RPS is on the lookout for a information reporter to hitch our dapper crew. You can leap straight to the job posting on GI.biz for all the details, however I’ll discuss somewhat extra about it under.
We’re on the lookout for somebody who desires to concentrate on information writing, who can work inside the present RPS fashion and assist us develop past it. Althogh you’ll be centered on information, your focus will change from each day. On at some point, you’ll be writing a number of posts protecting PC game bulletins, releases, and patches, whereas bringing your individual wit and knowledge to these posts, as is the RPS approach. On one other day, you’ll be engaged on only one or two tales, digging deeper into game communities, asking powerful questions in interviews, and producing long-form reporting on the games trade’s greatest matters.
News has been a core a part of what RPS has provided since day one, however we’re hiring a devoted information author now as a result of the calls for of the tales we need to cowl have modified. It’s extra vital than ever that our reportage be complete, correct, and unflinching. (While nonetheless being mild and foolish and enjoyable as typically as attainable.)
A couple of widespread questions answered:
Is this a paid place?
Yes, this can be a full-time, salaried position.
Can I work remotely?
We ideally need the particular person we rent to be primarily based in or relocate to Brighton, England.
Do I must have present expertise?
Ideally you’ll have a portfolio exhibiting present work of this kind, however that is an entry-level place, and also you don’t must have already been employed in such a job. If the portfolio is full of samples from your individual weblog, which nobody reads, then that’s nice. A journalism or writing diploma of some type can be nice, nevertheless it isn’t important, both. You’ll report on to our information editor Alice O’Connor, and we have now a crew of different skilled writers and editors who will all work to coach you within the position.
Do it is advisable to be referred to as Alice to work at RPS?
No, nevertheless it helps.
If you suppose this all sounds swell, head over to the news reporter job posting for directions in methods to apply. And you probably have any additional questions, drop them within the feedback.
