Offer summary
Qualifications:
Excellent English writing skills, Eagerness to learn & pitch ideas, Passion for games, TV, movies.Key responsabilities:
- Write about video games & entertainment coverage
- Availability on Saturdays & Sundays
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The Escapist: Freelance Weekend Writer at GAMURS Group
84% Flex
Job description
Your missions
The Escapist is looking for new and experienced writers to help build the site's video game and entertainment coverage. This is a fully remote contract position.
The Escapist is a website dedicated to the mature discussion of media, so we're looking for awesome people who love media and want to write about it. We're specifically looking for people who have availability on Saturdays and Sundays to help us fill out our weekend team.
Preference will be given to those with knowledge about one of our key focuses, which are listed below. If you know a lot about any of those subjects, make sure to tell us in your cover letter!
Key Focuses:
- Pokémon
- Call of Duty
- Sports Games (NBA 2K24, EA FC 24, etc.)
- Star Wars
- JRPGs
- HoYoverse Games (Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, etc.)
- Reality TV
- Anime & Manga
- Marvel
Requirements:
- Excellent English language writing skills.
- Eagerness to learn and incorporate feedback.
- Must be a self-starter who can complete pieces in a timely manner and pitch trending ideas.
- A love of games, TV, and/or movies.
- Weekend availability.
Preferred:
If you've got any of the following, please note that in your cover letter:
- Familiarity with Google Trends.
- Experience writing SEO.
To Be Considered:
You must submit the following, or else your application will be rejected:
- A resume.
- A cover letter.
- Please explicitly note your weekend availability.
- Two clips on TV, movies, and/or video games.
- Unpublished or self-published writing is OK!
Pay range: $15 to $75 USD per article, depending on length & type. Rates may differ for international candidates based on location.
About Us:
The Escapist is a part of GAMURS Group, a network that includes Dot Esports, Destructoid, Gamepur, Twinfinite, Attack of the Fanboy, Siliconera, Pro Game Guides, and Prima Games. We are focused on growth and expanding our catalog of core games while also striving to be a positive and enriching work environment where each writer is encouraged to learn and hone their craft. Our team is passionate about games and is always down for a debate about which video game has the best dodge roll. Come and join in!
Required profile
Experience
Spoken language(s):
English
Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory. Hard Skills
Soft Skills
- Feedback Management
- Self-Starting
- Continuous Learning
- Time Management
- Passion
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