Job description
GamesHorizon (https://gameshorizon.com) is a news and media website for PC and console games. It envisages to focus on the video games industry and deliver timely, credible and engaging content to gamers around the world.
We are looking for a talented and passionate Editor to guide the News & Features desk for the website. The individual will identify trends, breaking news in the gaming industry; have great networks within the gaming community to quickly catch on developing stories and report them first here; and will be responsible for increasing organic traffic and overall brand credibility, authority and presence. The candidate will also be someone who can secure interviews with key individuals and figures among game developers / publishers / gaming industry leaders; and also have the ability to put out incisive perspectives of video game industry trends.
The ideal candidate would have donned these hats in various other gaming websites before and comes with at-least 5 years of been there-done that
Key responsibilities
· Ensure early, accurate and prompt reporting of breaking news in the video games industry
. Secure interviews and publish feature pieces basis current happenings in the industry
· Keep track of all new upcoming game launches, cover and create content around pre-game releases
· Adhere to the ethical code of the profession
Requirements
· Minimum 5 years of work experience in an editorial role in a previous gaming website is a must
· Ability to meet deadlines and accurately fact-check information.
· Excellent command over English, and so is a passion for writing
· It is highly preferred that the individual is a gamer as well – someone who understands the gaming world
. Excellent networking skills and connections across studios, publishers to be able to get access to news, tips and leaks
This is a full-time, remote work opportunity.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: Up to $2,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Does the candidate have experience working on any video games website?
Experience:
- Editing: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote