Game News Writer

Posted 2 Months Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Los Angeles, CA, USA
In-Office or Remote
Entry level
Digital Media • Music • News + Entertainment
The Role
Research and write engaging video game news articles five days per week. Stay current on gaming industry developments, identify relevant stories, verify sources, and publish cohesive articles of at least 300 words using the site's content management system. Collaborate professionally with the Games department. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required.
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Company Description

mxdwn is an entertainment news site that brings its audience “all that matters in entertainment” across the board. As part of the mxdwn Games department, we strive to engage our audience with the most important, relevant, and varied content from an ever growing and evolving industry. We are currently looking for passionate writers with strong and varied interests in the video game industry and community.

Job Description

mxdwn Games News Writers are expected to be on top of and keep up to date with what’s going on in the gaming industry on a daily basis. Writers are encouraged to go out and find the news that is relevant, fresh, and interesting to a broad gaming audience. They are expected to be able to research, source information, and then convey that news in a well structured, engaging article, on a 5 days a week basis.

Qualifications

To be successful in this position, you must:

  1. Have a passion for journalism, writing, and video games.
  2. Have a competent understanding of the English language including: grammar, flow, structure, and spelling.
  3. Have adequate time to properly research and write a cohesive article 5 times a week. (300 words minimum)
  4. Be able to work professionally with all members of the Games department.
  5. Have access to the internet and your own personal computer.

Additional Information

Please note that this is an UNPAID position.The benefits of joining the mxdwn Games team are experience, exposure, and a foot in the door into the industry.

No prior experience is required. A degree in Journalism, Creative Writing, or similar fields are a plus. If selected, you will receive training on how to write and publish a standard article using our site’s content management system.

Skills Required

  • Passion for journalism, writing, and video games
  • Competent understanding of English grammar, flow, structure, and spelling
  • Availability to properly research and write one cohesive article five times per week, with a minimum of 300 words
  • Ability to work professionally with all members of the Games department
  • Access to the internet and a personal computer
  • Degree in Journalism, Creative Writing, or a similar field
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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
46 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

mxdwn Entertainment operates mxdwn.com, an online music and entertainment magazine covering news, original reviews, features, photography, interviews, and event coverage. Its editorial scope spans music, movies, video games, television, and broader pop culture. The publication aims to provide timely, relevant journalism and thoughtful criticism that helps readers navigate modern entertainment, while bringing independent entertainment and mainstream culture together for audiences across North America.

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