Prima Games, the go-to destination for video game guides and news, seeks talented and ambitious writers who live and breathe popular indie games. This is a contract position that is fully remote and for applicants based outside of the United States .
Working with Prima Games means writing high-quality game guides for popular indie titles, with the chance to write about other video games, too. Our international newsroom is filled with talented, supportive people who love to express themselves and their love of video games. Competitive applicants will have in-depth knowledge about popular and upcoming indie games and track current news and topics within the community.
This opening specifically focuses on new and popular indie game releases and we’d love to see people with demonstrable knowledge on some of the following games. However, this is also not an exhaustive list:
- Vampire Survivors (preferred) .
- Hollow Knight.
- Stardew Valley.
- Dave the Diver.
- Other popular and new indie game releases.
Requirements:
- An in-depth understanding of indie games and the video game industry
- Fluency in English and excellent writing skills
- Must be a self-starter who can complete pieces in a timely manner and pitch trending ideas
- A deep knowledge of at least one of the games listed above
- Good communication habits
- Write a minimum of 25 stories per month
Preferred:
- Familiarity with Google Trends, Trello, and WordPress
- Past experience with SEO content
- 1-2+ years of professional writing experience
- Weekend availability
To be considered:
Submit a resume, a cover letter, and at least two relevant writing clips. Your cover letter should discuss your knowledge of indie games and video games in general. Please also speak to your experience writing guides. A cover letter and clips are required to be considered .
Pay range: $11 to $60 USD per article, depending on length & type. Rates may differ for international candidates based on location.
About Us:
Prima Games is a part of GAMURS Group, a network that includes Dot Esports, Destructoid, Gamepur, Twinfinite, Attack of the Fanboy, Siliconera, Pro Game Guides, and The Escapist. We are focused on growth and expanding our catalog of core games while also striving to be a positive and enriching work environment where each writer is encouraged to learn and hone their craft. Our team is passionate about games and is always down for a debate about which video game has the best dodge roll. Come and join in!
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