Freelance Gaming News Contributor

TheGamer is hiring! We're looking for US-based Gaming News Contributors to join our team and assist in expanding our daily, gaming news coverage. The ideal candidate brings endless knowledge of the gaming industry, stays up to date on breaking news & trends, and has a passion for all things gaming!

For a full breakdown of the role, and to submit an application, visit: [click apply]

Posted by: Corinna Carabetta, Talent Acquisition Lead

Work with us!

TheGamer is a personality-driven site for gaming news, reviews, and features. We are funny, snarky, and informative. Our work strives to cover all corners of the industry, from niche fandoms the gaming community is known for, to breaking news that is shared far and wide. We take all comers, and value all opinions (except the terrible ones - you know which ones those are).

TheGamer has been the first to report on some major gaming-related events. Remember that time a theatre full of children accidentally watched a horror movie when they went to see Detective Pikachu? That was us. We wrote that.

Our writers and editors are a close-knit team, who take pride in what they do. We work together to create the best news, features, lists, reviews, and guides around.

We look forward to meeting you!

How to write for TheGamer

Writing for TheGamer is as simple as following the links below. Once you're invited to write for the site, we'll provide a basic introduction to SEO, and a guide on how to format your work for publication.

First and foremost, we're looking for writers who are knowledgeable and passionate about the games they cover. More details below.

What we need from you

• Do you have an encyclopedic knowledge of gaming at large (or any one game?)
• Are you a passionate and prolific writer whose work takes no time to edit and is publish-ready?
• Are you excited to develop new skills in the fast-moving industry of digital publishing, with a knack for communication?

This is a freelance, REMOTE position.

TheGamer is looking for eager and talented US-based Gaming News Contributors to join our team.

At TheGamer, we are focused on covering the newest developments and topics in the gaming industry. We're looking for writers who are well-versed in a wide variety of game franchises and genres to contribute consistent and high-quality News content to our site. 

The ideal candidate is team-oriented, driven, communicative, and committed to growing alongside our site's reach and vision. As a News Contributor, you will assist with covering the biggest topics in the gaming industry, editorializing important details about the most popular titles, and diving deep into a variety of communities. If you share a passion for gaming, a love of news writing, and a willingness to learn then this is the role for you!

Your Responsibilities 

• Be a dedicated and consistent contributor to the site.
• Contribute news content related to a variety of gaming topics.
• Have strong editorial instincts and ideate your own topics regularly.
• Identify compelling writing angles
• Research and source topics proficiently.
• Bring original topics and a plethora of gaming knowledge to the table.
• Work under tight deadlines and submit articles for publication on time.
• Report to the Lead News Editor and implement feedback efficiently.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to produce high-quality content.

What We Offer

• Flexible schedule
• Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice within the United States
• Exposure to TheGamer’s large and passionate audience, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Experience and Skills

• Experience optimizing content for Google Discover.
• Working experience in gaming journalism or a related field.
• Experience in producing gaming and/or related content.
• In-depth familiarity with and very strong passion for the gaming industry.
• Knowledge of the following genres: open-world, action-adventure, FPS, RPGs and more.
• Knowledge on the following titles: GTA, Pokemon, The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Zelda, and Roblox.
• Experience with a custom CMS, preferred.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below: 

• C.V
• 2-3 sample articles of your previous game writing or related work

*Please note that TheGamer has a zero-tolerance policy regarding plagiarism and any use of AI content generating tools. Any evidence of plagiarism or AI generated content within your application will negatively impact your consideration for the role.*