Are you passionate about video games and are you looking for an opportunity to experience what it's like to work in the games journalism business? Gamereactor is adding to its expanding Gaming Empire, and we are looking to hire someone in the UK to be part of our UK editorial workforce.
Position Title: Writer
Job Location: Remote - with applicant favourably located in the UK and near or in London
Experience Level: Entry
Type of Employment: Part-Time with the potential to become Full-Time
Summary of the Job:
As a part-time writer at Gamereactor.eu (Gamereactor's English site), you will be working alongside the Senior Editor and the rest of the Europe-wide editorial team to produce a broad array of written content. From researching and then writing about topical and current news developments, to producing reviews, previews, guides, and other fitting articles on the latest games, you will be expected to use your knowledge and understanding of the wider gaming industry to create informative and engaging content for Gamereactor's readers.
While video games will make up the majority of the position, as Gamereactor is also a leading Entertainment and Technology outlet, knowledge and a passion for all things film, TV, and tech is encouraged, as there will be crossover between these areas.
You will also be expected to work to deadlines and to coordinate with the wider network to ensure that produced content is properly syndicated around Gamereactor's many local regions.
The ideal applicant will be:
Passionate about gaming, technology, and entertainment
Interested in making gaming journalism their way of life
Excited to work in an international environment
Curious about working for a company with a flat hierarchy
Not afraid to fly - there will be many events in the future in a variety of countries that may require you to travel to attend
What we are looking for and expect from candidates:
Strong English proficiency - we will rely on you for a lot of proofreading
Broad interest in many platforms and genres - the ability to tell a story about both indie and AAA titles
Relevant educational background
Relevant work experience is preferred
Pleasant to work with
Your duties will entail:
Creating reviews of video games, related hardware, and movies and series if needed
Assisting the HR, Marketing and IT departments in translations and proofreading
Working with and assisting the GRTV video team with creating video content
Potentially producing on-camera content, be it video interviews, streams, or voice-overs for video reviews etc.
Aiding in running the Gamereactor UK social media channels
Assisting the editorial team with research and dedicated stories
Helping out with prioritisation and keeping level-headed with frequent and tight deadlines
The delicate details:
Part-time with the potential to become Full-Time
Salary according to and determined by qualifications and working hours
Ability to keep confidential and embargoed information close to the chest is often required, even from family and friends
High level of flexibility can sometimes be required - but goes both ways
Big chance of attending Gamescom, E3 and other large scale events and opportunities
About Gamereactor
Gamereactor is a media pioneer and has covered interactive entertainment for more than 20 years, and is one of Europe's biggest gaming media companies. We have sites with dedicated editorial staff across the Nordics, and also in the UK and Spain, as well as localised sites across most of mainland Europe and even in various parts of Asia.
If you're interested in applying for the role, be sure to send an application, including a CV and cover letter to [email protected].