Siliconera: Freelance Japanese Mobile Games Writer

Siliconera is the go-to place for international video game news, hands-on impressions, and interviews you won't see anywhere else on the net. Currently, we're looking for freelance writers who love the gaming industry to join our team and expand our coverage. This is a fully remote, freelance position.

Working with Siliconera means having the opportunity to write about a variety of video game topics, while creating game guides, feature articles, and listicles for major Japanese mobile games. Our team is enthusiastic and international. If you have deep knowledge of and/or experience writing about any of the games listed below, please mention that in your cover letter!

Games:

• Nikkei
• Azur Lane
• Blue Archive
• HoYoVerse games (Zenless Zone Zero, Honkai: Star Rail, Genshin Impact)

Responsibilities:

• Write a minimum of 20 articles per month (But you're welcome to write more!)
• Follow trending topics and stay up-to-date on all things mobile gaming
• Pitch new article topics

Requirements:

• At least 1+ years of prior editorial/journalistic writing experience
• Deep knowledge of video games and their related communities
• Familiarity with Google Trends, Trello, and WordPress
• Past experience with SEO content
• Ability to write fluently in the English language
• Familiarity with Wordpress
• Japanese fluency is a bonus

To Apply:

Please provide us with a resume, 1-3 relevant writing samples or a portfolio link (an application without a writing sample will not be considered), and a cover letter that explains your expertise in video games, as well as which of the above games/topics you're most knowledgeable about.

Rates: $11 to $60 per piece, depending on content type and length. (The average article for this position will be $21.) Rates for international candidates may vary, based on location.

About:

Siliconera is a part of GAMURS Group. GAMURS Group owns and operates a network of publications and social media communities. Our content focuses on both breaking news and timeless content. We pride ourselves on the trustworthy and reliable information we publish and the communities that it helps to thrive.