Freelance Writer – Gaming, Entertainment, Viral News

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

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

• Reporting on gaming, TV & Movies, anime, entertainment, food, social media, content creators, and viral internet culture.

• Discovering stories through social media channels, industry contacts, and trend analysis.

• Proposing original story concepts and features.

• Publishing and promoting articles on social media platforms such as X and Facebook.

• Creating social media content that fosters engagement and expands stories' reach to new audiences.

• Collaborating closely with editors to ensure all articles align with Dexerto's editorial standards.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience writing for a digital publication, website, newspaper, magazine, or a similar medium.

• Strong news judgment with an instinct for stories that will connect with online audiences.

• 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 how stories circulate online.

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

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

• Ability to work efficiently without compromising accuracy.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements