Associate Editor - Games

Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

Division Overview:

CBSi Games is the #1 network of games media sites and includes some of the most popular gaming destinations in the world including GameSpot, GameFAQs, Giant Bomb, and Comic Vine.

Role Details:

The Associate Editor, News, will work as part of GameSpot's global editorial news team on both written and video content, bringing opinion and personality to our content and help us in our mission of creating the best games coverage online. We're looking for someone who can not only write and present informative and entertaining coverage of games, but can also find original angles from which to approach games.

We're looking for a talented writer with a strong work ethic, a team-first mentality, and a desire to share their opinions with the GameSpot audience in an entertaining way. The role may also encompass on-camera work, so a willingness and aptitude to be an on-camera personality is required. Broad knowledge of video games is a must; if you typically devote all of your gaming time to a single series or genre, this might not be the job for you.

The successful applicant will also be expected to be part of our peer-editing process, so an ability to accept and give constructive criticism is required. Infrequent national and international travel to cover events are also an expected part of the job.

Your Day-to-Day:
• Write compelling editorial news copy that encompasses a wide variety of games and entertainment-focused areas
• Generate ideas for coverage based on the biggest game releases and news stories
• Contribute to our peer-review system for all GameSpot content on a daily basis, as well as have a daily focus on SEO updates
• Write and contribute to all other types of GameSpot content, including reviews, features, analysis, opinion, and more
• Attend industry events both locally and internationally

Key Projects:
• Work with our News Editor, Managing Editor, Reviews Editor, and Features Editor to identify coverage opportunities in accordance with the content calendar covering both pre- and post-release games
• Cultivate relationships with key games partners and internal stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS:

What you bring to the team:

You have -
• Demonstrable video game-related writing experience
• Working knowledge of multiple gameplay genres and game series
• 2+ years experience at a global online publication
• High standards of editorial excellence
• Passion for video games and pop culture entertainment
• Enthusiasm and the desire to work closely with a group of your peers

You might also have -
• An active online presence across popular social media platforms and experience with game streaming
• Knowledge of current internet publishing trends and SEO principles
• An understanding the AP's style rules

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rz3noq-3-15-201-103-42 in your application.