Job Description

Dot Esports , the premier destination for gaming & esports coverage online, is looking for freelance writers anywhere in the world to join our news desk. This role is freelance and fully remote.

Interested candidates should have in-depth knowledge of gaming and must be comfortable writing news about various gaming related topics. This is a great opportunity to cover the gaming communities you love while working with one of the best teams in esports journalism. Applicants should be self-starters who are eager to learn and respond well to constructive criticism. We're a global, digital newsroom, and work will be remote.

Please provide a portfolio or writing examples to showcase your work.

We're looking for multiple types of writers who will each cover different beats. These include:

• General esports
• Video game releases

Responsibilities:

• Help cover news and guides around game releases
• Work with editors to develop pitches
• Meet deadlines for publishing stories
• Follow trending topics through Google Trends and Twitter
• Write a minimum of 20 stories per month
• Understanding online game communities and the games themselves

Preferred qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience writing in the gaming industry
• Knowledge of SEO practices
• Weekend availability

Compensation ranges from $16-$90 USD per article. Pay rates may vary for international candidates based on location.

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