Games Writers

Prima Games, the go-to destination for video game guides and news, seeks talented and ambitious writers who live and breathe video games. This is a contract position that is fully remote and for applicants based outside of the United States.

Working with Prima Games means writing game guides for various video games. Our international newsroom is filled with talented, supportive people who love to express themselves and their love of video games. Competitive applicants will have in-depth knowledge about the most popular video games and track current news and topics within the gaming industry.

This opening isn’t looking for any coverage in particular, so if your interests don’t align with any of our other open positions or there are no other open positions, apply here and let us know which games you’re most knowledgeable on and would be looking to write about.

Job Requirements
Fluency in English and excellent writing skills
Must be a self-starter who can complete pieces in a timely manner and pitch trending ideas
A deep knowledge of the general gaming landscape
Good communication habits
An understanding of online game communities and the games themselves
Write a minimum of 25 stories per month
Preferred:
Familiarity with Google Trends, Trello, and WordPress
Past experience with SEO content
1-2+ years of professional writing experience
Weekend availability
To be considered:
Submit a resume, a cover letter, and at least two relevant writing clips. Your cover letter should discuss your knowledge of games and mention a few titles you play and/or are interested in. Please also speak to your experience writing guides. A cover letter and clips are required to be considered.

Pay range: $11 to $60 USD per article, depending on length & type. Rates may differ for international candidates based on location.