Gaming News Shift Author Job at Screen Rant, Boulder, CO

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  • Screen Rant
  • Boulder, CO

Job Description

Please note: This is a paid freelance remote position. We are currently only accepting applicants located in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

Screen Rant is the #1 entertainment website on the web and publishes u p-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV, video games, and comic books . Our editorial team is looking for an eager writer to contribute gaming and gaming industry news content under the leadership of the Gaming Lead Editor. The selected candidates will have tremendous career growth opportunities within the organization.  Please note that this role does not involve video production or script writing.

We are looking for writers with 1–2 years of previous online writing experience with a media outlet and a passion for the vertical you’re applying to . Please visit screenrant.com and review your familiarity with our range of topics before applying and, in your cover letter, make sure to tell us how your knowledge of entertainment content will complement Screen Rant’s coverage. We would love to welcome you to our community of cinephiles, gamers, and geeks!

​ Responsibilities

  • Write articles in Screen Rant's house style and meet the minimum output requirement of 30 news stories per week (6/day).
    • This will include fact-checking, formatting, linking, and image sourcing/very basic editing (sizing, brightness, etc.)
  • Brainstorm, pitch, and develop original content ideas
  • Update and refresh older content as needed
  • Accept and apply any/all feedback received by the editorial team
  • Communicate openly and actively with the editorial team

Requirements

  • 1–2 years of online writing experience with a media outlet
  • A passion for the content and a drive to grow within the industry
  • Deep knowledge of AAA games and the gaming industry
  • Strong grasp of SEO
  • Ability to use Google Analytics
  • Excellent command of the English language
  • Understanding of what it means to write a "News" piece
  • Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors
  • Comfortable working in an entirely virtual environment

Applicants with experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:

  • Editing experience
  • Familiarity with WordPress
  • Image editing skills

What Screen Rant has to offer:

  • Future bonusing opportunities for high contributors of quality articles
  • Incredible opportunities for career growth within a supportive system
  • An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

NOTE: Only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your knowledge of and passion for gaming in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included.

Please note that the next step involves a written evaluation. Screen Rant has a zero-tolerance policy for using artificial intelligence (AI) to produce content for the site.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Tags

Contract work, Freelance, Remote job, Shift work,

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