Freelance Writer (Gaming & Entertainment)

TL;DR

Freelance Writer (Gaming & Entertainment): Writing fast and engaging news stories across gaming, entertainment, and viral internet culture with an accent on trend identification and social media engagement. Focus on producing accurate breaking news, pitching original features, and optimizing content for platforms like X and Facebook.

Location: Remote (Global). Preference for writers who can cover shifts from 9am-5pm Eastern Time.

Company

hirify.global is a leading voice in gaming, entertainment, and viral news, reaching millions of readers monthly through breaking news and analysis.

What you will do

• Write fast, accurate, and engaging news stories covering gaming, anime, TV, movies, and viral internet culture.
• Identify breaking stories through social media, industry sources, and trend monitoring.
• Pitch original story ideas and feature articles.
• Publish and promote content across social media platforms, specifically X and Facebook.
• Write high-engagement social copy to expand audience reach.
• Collaborate with editors to ensure all content meets strict editorial standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience writing for digital publications, websites, newspapers, or magazines.
• Strong news judgment and an instinct for stories that resonate with online audiences.
• Excellent writing, research, and fact-checking skills.
• Deep understanding of social media platforms including X, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, and Reddit.
• Ability to work rapidly under tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
• Genuine interest in gaming, entertainment, and online creator culture.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a leading voice in global gaming and viral news.
• Flexible remote work arrangement with no strict geographical base requirement.
• Exposure to a wide range of trending topics and digital communities.