Offer summary

Qualifications:

Relevant experience in senior writing and editing roles, particularly in digital publications and entertainment content., Broad working knowledge of games and the gaming industry, especially AAA games., Excellent command of the English language with the ability to produce error-free articles., Experience in managing freelance writers and understanding of SEO and analytics is a plus..

Key responsabilities:

Edit and publish articles daily for the Gaming News team, focusing primarily on editing.

Participate in writer development and manage communication with writers through platforms like Slack and Asana.

Provide feedback to writers according to CBR's standards and help new writers adapt to these standards.

Generate content ideas, develop content plans, and identify evergreen topics for updates.

Job description

This is a paid freelance, remote position.

If you’re an experienced editor with a finger on the pulse of the Gaming world, CBR wants you to join its award-winning writing team! CBR is the oldest and most respected comic book culture website in the world. It is the internet’s first and final stop for nerd culture, news, commentary and community.

Our editorial team is looking for an experienced editor to oversee Gaming News content under the leadership of the News Editor. The selected candidate will have tremendous growth opportunity within the organization. Please note that this role does not involve video editing, animation, or script editing.

Please visit www.cbr.com and review your familiarity with our range of topics before applying. In your cover letter, make sure to tell us how your knowledge of the specific vertical you’re applying for will complement CBR’s coverage.

What we are looking for:

Edit and publish articles daily on the Gaming News team
- Combination of editing/writing (mostly editing)
Participate in writer development and general writer management
- Oversee and facilitate writer communication in Slack/Asana
- Send feedback to writers according to CBR's standards (as per our writing guides)
- Work with new writers to develop their skills and help them adapt to CBR's standards
- Work with existing writers to develop those suitable for internal development (staff writing, self-publishing, editing)
Idea generation
- Develop content plans
- Target evergreen topics
Weekly meetings
- Come prepared with notes and analyses
Additional tasks
- Approve sniping SEO/angles
- Identify evergreen articles to update

Requirements:

Relevant experience in senior writing and editing roles (digital publications, entertainment content)
An understanding of News content
Broad working knowledge of games and the gaming industry in general, especially AAA games
Quick learner with strong sense of urgency
Excellent command of the English language
Ability to write articles free of typos and grammatical errors

Applicants with experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:

Image editing
SEO
Analytics (GA)
Freelance writer management
Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic

Only applicants who possess the necessary skills and experience will be contacted, and only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of popular gaming content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included.

We're looking forward to hearing from you!

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