Offer summary

Qualifications:

1+ years of experience in gaming journalism or related field., Excellent command of the English language (US)., Knowledge of Photoshop or other photo-editing software., Comprehensive understanding of MMORPG/ARPG/looter-shooter mechanics..

Key responsabilities:

Generate 3-4 articles daily on MMO/looter-shooter/ARPG titles.

Stay informed about current trends and game updates in the MMO and live service communities.

Achieve a monthly quota of at least 75 articles while maintaining quality.

Conduct thorough content reviews for grammatical accuracy and adherence to editorial guidelines.

Job description

About US

Sportskeeda - For the hardcore sports fan

Established in 2009, Absolute Sports is the parent company of Sportskeeda.com, ProFootballNetwork.com, SoapCentral.com and Deltiasgaming.com. We are a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, the only publicly listed Indian gaming / diversified media company.

Sportskeeda is a global sports content platform that covers the world's biggest sports and esports subjects and serves over 100 Million fans every month. Our passionate team comprises top content creators from around the world who produce hundreds of well-researched content pieces on a daily basis. Sportskeeda has market leadership in multiple sports in the US, being #10 in Comscore rankings and a very close #2 in India (All Sports).

ProFootballNetwork.com is a NFL-focused property in the US with +11M monthly users.

SoapCentral.com is a leading soap opera content destination in the US.

Deltiasgaming.com is a dynamic and thriving online platform dedicated to providing gamers of all skill levels with top-notch content, valuable resources, and an engaging community.

We are a Great Place to Work certified organization, with employees and contributors working from various corners of the globe.

The Opportunity

Location: Remote

Experience: 1+ Years

Role: Contract

Sportskeeda is looking for highly motivated and passionate gaming journalists with extensive knowledge about the broader MMORPG genre and everything they encompass. This includes an understanding and some experience live-service genres like ARPGs, traditional MMOs, MMO-lites, Looter Shooters, and a keen interest in upcoming games that fall into some or all of these categories. The topics will be live-service titles including but not limited to Path of Exile 2, Diablo 4, Albion Online, and Fallout 76.

Key Responsibilities

Generate 3-4 articles related to one or more MMO/looter-shooter/ARPG titles daily, encompassing guides, news, listicles, and features, with a word count of 400 to 1000 words.
Remain abreast of current trends in the MMO and live service communities, stay informed about game updates, and monitor key community events.
Achieve a monthly quota by producing at least 75 articles while maintaining a high standard of quality and relevance.
Conduct thorough reviews of content to ensure grammatical accuracy and factual precision, adhering strictly to Sportskeeda's editorial guidelines.

Requirements

Excellent command of the English language (US) is a must.
Record your gameplay and take screenshots as you clear through breakpoints, goals, dungeons, campaigns, expansions, and dailies in games such as Albion Online, Fallout 76, ARK Survival Ascended, and Path of Exile 2.
Knowledge of Photoshop or other photo-editing software is needed to prepare helpful embeds and instructive images for visual learners.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while covering urgent news, features, and listicles.
Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of mechanics familiar with MMORPG/ARPG/looter-shooter titles, encompassing builds, updates, tier lists, farming locations, Quest and exploration guides, speculative build-crafting from patch notes, etc.
Have experience playing major MMOs/looter-shooters/ARPGs needed for creating helpful guides and listicles for other players
Conduct thorough research and write about topics related to the assigned games in an easy-to-read way.
Have a basic understanding of SEO to enhance the discoverability and visibility of content on search engines.