Entertainment Content Writer - remote

Title: Entertainment Content Writer for Anime, Science Fiction, Fantasy –Freelance (Remote)

Location: worldwide

JobDescription:

Destructoidis a place for passionate gamers to find engaging articles &information about their favorite franchises written by other passionate gamers. Currently, we’re looking for freelance writers to join our fully remote and international newsroom.

Working with Destructoid means writing high-quality stories forEntertainment, with particularexpertise in Sci-Fi/Fantasy franchises across movies, television, books, and anime. Competitive applicants will have in-depth knowledge about any of the movies or television shows listed below and are consistently up-to-date on the latest streaming releases. They will track current news and topics within the community tocontribute in-depth guides, listicles, rankings, and breaking news. We encourage writers to use their own voice when writing.

While applying to this position, please provide us with a resume, 1-3 relevant writing samples (an application without a writing sample will not be considered), and a brief cover letter. What franchises are you most knowledgeable about? Let us know what you can cover!

Topics we’re interested in covering, but not limited to:

• Movies(Star Wars, Lord of the Rings,MCU, DC, etc.)
• TV(Doctor Who,Star Trek,Stranger Things,Fallout, Halo)
• Anime (Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, One Piece)
• Books (Cosmere,Dune, Wheel of Time, Game of Thrones)

  Requirements:

  • Follow trending topics and stay up-to-date on all things Entertainment
  • Must be a self starter who can confidently pitch trending ideas
  • Meet deadlines for publishing stories
  • Good communication habits

    Preferred:

    • At least 1-2 years of prior game writing experience (with Trello and WordPress training)
    • Deep knowledge of Entertainment franchises and their related communities
    • Excitement, dedication, and an ability to pivot when needed

      Rates: $16 to $90 per piece, depending on content type and length. Salary range may differ for international candidates, based on location.