Guides Writer, Rock Paper Shotgun

Description

About Us:
Rock Paper Shotgun is a part of IGN Entertainment. IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, Inc., is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment media platforms and the go-to destination for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comics and much more. Across its 16 digital properties, IGN Entertainment reaches more than 490 million monthly users in 110 countries and engages with 73 million fans on social media. Its portfolio includes favorites such as IGN, Eurogamer, Digital Foundry, Rock Paper Shotgun, and MapGenie, delivering daily content across 46 platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and connected TV. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGN Entertainment has donated over $250 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IGN Entertainment's content is localized in 20 languages. Learn more at corp.ign.com.

Job Summary:

Our team is seeking a new member who can expand Rock Paper Shotgun's game strategy guides by creating coverage of popular and trending PC games in a variety of formats. IGNE’s editorial team is made up of all kinds of people that share a common love of games, TV, movies, comics, tech, and all things geeky. We strongly encourage people of every race, gender, sexual orientation, and background to apply.

Job Responsibilities: 

• You’ll write in-depth strategy guides sourced from your own gameplay and based on your expertise.
• You’ll track trends and come up with coverage angles for reactive pages that answer popular questions.
• You’ll work with a dedicated team of Guides Writers and report directly to the Guides Editor, assisting with strategy guides and plans of action for upcoming PC releases throughout the year.
• You'll create images, maps, and game footage of all sorts to help guide players to the answers they seek.
• You’ll work with a style guide and a set of ever-evolving strategies to make pages both useful and easy to find.
• You'll work within guide project timelines, meet deadlines, and be available to shift your work hours occasionally around a major game release.
• You’ll learn Rock Paper Shotgun’s HTML-based content management system (CMS) and use it to prepare your guides, as well as edit others’ guides where appropriate.
• You’ll promote game help on Rock Paper Shotgun’s many platforms with smart headlines and unique angles.
• You’ll collaborate across all the IGNE guides teams, including IGN, MapGenie, Maxroll, Eurogamer, and VG247, sharing your knowledge with fellow guide creators to create the most helpful guide network in the biz.
• Side quests include participating in the creation of all site content, including reviews, news, and previews.
  

Job Qualifications: 

• You have published video game strategy guide work based on your own gameplay.
• You are knowledgeable in popular PC series and genres (eg. Roblox, CRPGs, ARPGs, FPS, and Soulslikes) and proficient in sharing that knowledge with others.
• You have experience working SEO terms and phrases naturally into your work so it reads well for humans (and one very particular robot).'
• You have experience editing others’ work for clarity and optimization in accordance with a style guide.

• Work Schedule: Standard full-time working schedule, M-F. Must be available to shift work hours occasionally around major game releases.
• Travel Requirements: No travel is required for this role. 
• Physical Requirements: This role involves typical office and computer-based activities, including prolonged periods of sitting or standing and frequent use of hands, fingers, and vision for tasks such as operating a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• Work Model: For applicants who reside in or around London, there will be a requirement to go into our offices 2-3 days per week. For others located in different areas around the world, this position will be remote.

IGN Entertainment offers competitive salaries in addition to robust health and wellness focused benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life cover and income protection; a company Pension scheme, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Pregnancy and Parental leave, Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, Gym and Cycle to Work Schemes as well as employee-focused engagement and education programs, including Employee Resource Groups and company-sponsored events. If you’re seeking a dynamic work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance, then IGN is the place for you.

Ziff Davis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.