We’re on the lookout for a contract information author for the weekend shift

With a expertise for writing, you’ll be capable to discover the story in all the things from a press launch, to a livestream, to a Reddit thread. You will perceive and be capable to write vigorous copy concerning the newest triple-A video games, long-standing favourites, area of interest PC gems, indies, and the enterprise dealings, communities, and esports programmes behind all of it. Ideally, you’ll have expertise in writing information.

Reporting to the information editor and deputy editor, you’ll obtain common suggestions that will help you enhance, and loads of help to get you on top of things.

Responsibilities embody

• Writing day-to-day information about video games new and previous
• Researching angles and avenues for the above
• Talking to builders, publishers, and PRs for remark
• On event, writing bigger articles about particular matters
• CMS work, transcription, and different odd-jobs as required

Required expertise and expertise

• The means to write down brilliantly, shortly, and to process throughout a spread of disciplines
• A eager curiosity in videogames and a very good information of them
• Experience writing information or options often, ideally on-line
• Proficiency with gdocs, electronic mail, and different work instruments
• Proactivity, consideration to element, and wonderful organisation
• A Steam account

Desirable expertise and expertise

• Knowledge of and curiosity in Blizzard video games
• Knowledge of and curiosity in esports, significantly CS:GO, Overwatch, League of Legends, and/or Dota 2
• Previous work at main magazines or web sites, significantly masking information
• CMS expertise

To apply, please ship hyperlinks to writing samples of stories tales and particulars of your expertise to [email protected] This place is offered instantly, and shall be stuffed as quickly as we discover the proper candidate.