Freelance Writer – Gaming, Entertainment, Viral News

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Crafting quick, precise, and captivating news articles within Dexerto's primary areas of focus.

• Reporting on gaming, television & films, anime, entertainment, food, social media, content creators, and viral internet trends.

• Discovering stories through social media, industry contacts, and monitoring trends.

• Proposing original story concepts and feature pieces.

• Publishing and promoting articles across social media channels, including X and Facebook.

• Creating social media copy that drives engagement and extends the reach of stories to new audiences.

• Collaborating closely with editors to ensure that articles align with Dexerto's editorial guidelines.

• Contributing ideas for headlines, perspectives, and follow-up stories.

• Assisting in spotting emerging trends before they gain widespread attention.

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous experience writing for a digital publication, website, newspaper, magazine, or a comparable platform.

• Strong news sense and an intuition for stories that will connect with online readers.

• Exceptional writing, research, and fact-checking abilities.

• A genuine passion for gaming, entertainment, social media, content creators, and online culture.

• A solid understanding of social media platforms and the dynamics of story dissemination online.

• Familiarity with platforms such as X, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, and Reddit.

• Experience in managing social media accounts for a publication is a plus.

• The capability to work efficiently without compromising accuracy.

• A willingness to cover a diverse array of topics and adapt to evolving trends.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Salary