Dot Esports: Australian Freelance Writer

2 Weeks ago • 1-2 Years

About the job

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Dot Esports seeks freelance writers based in Australia with in-depth gaming knowledge and strong writing skills. You'll cover news, releases, and streaming, working remotely. Knowledge of SEO and experience in the gaming industry are preferred.

Dot Esports, the premier destination for gaming and esports coverage online, is looking for freelance writers based in Australia 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 from Australia or similar time zone.

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
Streaming

Responsibilities:

Help cover news and guides around game releases
Be available around Australian hours: 9am to 5pm AEST
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.

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About The Company

Gamurs Group

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GAMURS Group is the leading esports media network and a growing contender in the entertainment space. We strive to inform and engage the global gaming and entertainment communities with the best content.