Freelance Writer - Gaming, Entertainment & Viral News

Remote, the UK·Added 4 months ago (last checked 1 Oct)

Dexerto

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Overview

Job details

Freelance role
Per the ad.
Fully remote
Only from certain places, per the ad: “we are particularly interested in writers who can cover evening shifts from 2pm - 10pm UK time”

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience writing for a digital publication, website, newspaper, magazine, or similar outlet
Strong news judgment and an instinct for stories that will resonate with online audiences
Excellent writing, research, and fact-checking skills
A genuine interest in gaming, entertainment, social media, content creators, and online culture
A strong understanding of social media platforms and how stories spread online
Experience using platforms such as X, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, and Reddit
Experience posting content to social media accounts on behalf of a publication is desirable
The ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy
Someone who is happy covering a wide range of topics and adapting to new trends

The role

Dexerto is the leading voice in gaming, entertainment, and viral news, reaching millions of readers every month with breaking news, features, interviews, guides, and analysis across everything from gaming to anime, TV shows, movies, food trends, content creators, and the internet's biggest viral talking points.

What you'll do

We need people who understands online culture, have a strong instinct for the stories audiences care about, and thrive in a fast-moving news environment. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute across multiple coverage areas, including gaming, TV & Movies, anime, food, content creators, social media, and viral trends.

Writing fast, accurate, and engaging news stories across Dexerto's core coverage areas
Covering gaming, TV & Movies, anime, entertainment, food, social media, content creators, and viral internet culture
Identifying stories through social media, industry sources, and trend monitoring
Pitching original story ideas and features
Publishing and promoting stories across social media platforms including X and Facebook
Writing social copy that encourages engagement and helps stories reach new audiences
Working closely with editors to ensure stories meet Dexerto's editorial standards
Contributing ideas for headlines, angles, and follow-up coverage
Helping identify emerging trends before they become mainstream stories

How you'll work

We're looking to expand our roster of freelance writers who can contribute across Dexerto's coverage areas, helping cover shifts, holidays, and busy periods across the editorial team. It doesn't matter where you are based but we are particularly interested in writers who can cover evening shifts from 2pm - 10pm UK time.

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You don't need encyclopedic knowledge of every area we cover, but you should be curious, adaptable, and excited to learn about new topics and communities.

What You Won't Be Doing

Covering politics, world news, or heavy current affairs

This role is about finding the stories people are talking about right now and delivering them quickly, accurately, and engagingly.

Hiring process

Please send us your CV along with a covering letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for Dexerto. We'd love to hear about your writing experience, the topics you're most passionate about, and why you're interested in covering gaming, entertainment, and viral news.

About Dexerto

Dexerto is an award-winning digital publisher and creative studio focused on gaming and entertainment culture. It connects brands with hundreds of millions of fans through social media, branded content, creator marketing and advertising technology, and operates Omnidex, a premium media network reaching audiences across more than 600 publishers.

Its in-house studio produces content, creator programs, experiential activations, paid media, data and insights and brand strategy, with past campaigns for brands such as McDonald's, PlayStation, Audible and Sour Patch Kids. Dexerto.com is also a hub for esports and gaming news, covering titles from League of Legends to Fortnite.

Industry: Media and Entertainment
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
In the UK: London
Website: dexerto.media

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