Freelance Gaming Writer - Upcomer

Upcomer is on the hunt for talented freelance writers with a deep passion for gaming. If you’re an avid gamer with a knack for figuring mechanics out before your friends do, you may be just who we’re looking for. 

This is your opportunity to join a growing gaming website and hone your skills on the way to becoming a top writer in the industry, all while showcasing your own unique personality and style. 

We celebrate individuality at Upcomer.

Responsibilities: 

• Write articles people will love, including guides, features, opinions, and news, with solid on-page SEO
• Find article opportunities while playing new releases and your favorite games
• Pitch those opportunities and ideas
• Upload and add images to those articles on WordPress

Requirements:

• A yearning to learn new things and improve your craft every day. 
• A deep passion for all things gaming.
• Play a variety of games. 
• A solid understanding of gaming culture.
• Your own consoles, PC, or laptop.
• A love for new releases and trying new games. 

Advantages:

• Basic SEO Knowledge.
• 1+ years of professional writing experience.
• Wordpress proficiency.
• Experience working with Trello / Taiga / other Kanban-style software. 
• Bonus points if you also play a lot of new release mobile games. 
• Familiarity with AP Style.
• Time zone between UTC and UTC+4 preferred.
• Journalism experience is also an advantage.

Games we cover or want to cover: 

• GTA / GTA Online
• PUBG
• Elder Scrolls Online
• League of Legends
• Call of Duty
• Counter-Strike
• Pokemon
• Fortnite
• Baldur’s Gate 3
• Once Human
• The First Descendant
• Cyberpunk 2077
• Minecraft
• General live service or newly released games. 

If you’d like to apply, please submit your resume, 1-3 samples of your writing (200-500 words at least), and a cover letter telling us more about you and why you’re the perfect fit for this position. 

This will be a fully remote, freelance, position initially. 

If you’re passionate about writing and gaming but have no prior experience, we still welcome your application. We’re all about writing that’s bursting with personality, so if you’re using AI to generate your words, this may not be your ideal role.