Gaming News Writer

ComicBook.com • Contract • Remote (United States) • $15 - $26 / hour • 1d ago

ComicBook is seeking freelancers to join our Gaming team & help cover the most, pressing, player-minded news stories each week. We're looking for multiple hires for this fully remote position with flexible scheduling options and opportunities for advancement when possible.

You Will:

Compose engaging news articles with a focus on what happens and insights into why it matters.
Work with editors to pitch and develop unique perspectives in order to provide timely coverage of news as it happens.
Produce clean, engaging copy requiring minimal edits while working with editors to incorporate feedback into future pieces.
Bring your knowledge and expertise of specific games to the team to own lanes of coverage.
Follow editorial guidelines and adapt writing style to site voice (with plenty of room for personal flourishes) as needed.
Maintain professional standards of communication within our organization.

You Have:

Prior publishing experience in journalism or other professional writing fields (technical and/or creative).
A portfolio of past work for us to review.
Degree and/or certification in English-related education is a benefit but not mandatory.
Ideas you'd love to find a home for as well as an appreciation for taking on and owning new interests as they emerge.

Evening and weekend availability is a huge boon in this position, but is not required. Those able to work during these timeframes will more often be able to do so at their own pace.

Job Types: Temporary, Freelance

Pay: $15.66 - $26.93 per hour

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