Prima Games: Freelance Gaming Writers (New Releases)

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 specifically focuses on new and popular video game releases and we'd love to see people with demonstrable knowledge on some of the following games. However, this is also not an exhaustive list:

• Dragon's Dogma 2.
• Rise of the Ronin.
• Elden Ring.
• Destiny 2: The Final Shape.
• Stellar Blade.
• Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail.
• Any other popular upcoming releases.

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 at least one of the games listed above
• 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 at least one of the above listed titles. 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.

About Us:

Prima Games is a part of GAMURS Group, a network that includes Dot Esports, Destructoid, Gamepur, Twinfinite, Attack of the Fanboy, Siliconera, Pro Game Guides, and The Escapist. We are focused on growth and expanding our catalog of core games while also striving to be a positive and enriching work environment where each writer is encouraged to learn and hone their craft. Our team is passionate about games and is always down for a debate about which video game has the best dodge roll. Come and join in!