Staff Writer

About TrueGaming Network

TrueGaming Network was founded in 2011, and has created some of the most popular video game communities in the world. With sites dedicated to Xbox (TrueAchievements), PlayStation (TrueTrophies) and PC (TrueSteamAchievements), the company reaches over 5 million gamers every month.

Working at TrueGaming Network

We’re a fun and friendly company offering a positive remote working environment that is communicative, responsible, and initiative-led. Our employees are what makes us successful so it is only fair we give plenty in return including:

• 20 days holiday (rising to 25)
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Bonus scheme
• Techscheme
• Staff social events

The Role

TrueGaming Network is hiring for a Staff Writer as the company looks to grow its PlayStation gaming website, TrueTrophies.

First launched in 2013 to offer trophy-hunting stats and tools to the PlayStation community, TrueTrophies has grown steadily in the last year with a full-time staff of three. We’re now looking to expand the team to accelerate our growth while continuing to enhance the site’s content with original, precise, and valuable articles.

As a Staff Writer your primary job will be content creation. You’ll create excellent, accurate and engaging copy to tight deadlines, with a focus on originality, for the biggest PlayStation games.

You must have a keen interest in console gaming and be able to convey that in concise and entertaining copy with a chance to stamp your personality on every piece. You’ll work with the TrueTrophies’ Editor to plan and deliver a content strategy that will grow and retain an audience, and enhance the site’s reputation as a go-to for PlayStation gamers.

Responsibilities include:

• Content creation: writing news stories, features, guides, and reviews
• Editorial: planning, including spotting and exploring content opportunities
• Output: 4-5 pieces of work a day, ranging from new articles, to updating existing ones, or working on future content
• Willingness to write with originality and personality
• Learning and working within established guidelines for style, tone, and SEO
• Sub-editing the work of others
• Conducting interviews
• Cultivating relationships with developers, publishers, PRs, etc.
• Attending events, trade shows, etc.

Required skills and experience:

• The ability to write brilliantly, quickly, and accurately
• A keen interest in PlayStation gaming
• Experience writing and pitching original articles
• Proficiency with basic working tools: Google Docs, sheets, task management, etc.
• Willingness to learn and help cultivate a positive creative environment
• Proactivity, attention to detail, and excellent organization
• Previous CMS experience
• Must be able to produce proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.

If it sounds like you are the right fit, please apply with a cover letter, 300-word writing sample, and CV.

300 Word Sample Requirements:
Topic:The future of PlayStation Studios' published and developed games
Brief: Concerning upcoming PlayStation Studios games, please succinctly outline the slate of titles and explain your opinion on the direction of the lineup.
- The word limit is a hard cap — please do not exceed it
- The use of AI will immediately disqualify your application

We may not consider applications that do not contain a writing sample.

Please also note that this role is fully remote within the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have extensive knowledge of PlayStation games?

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 14/10/2024
Reference ID: TTStaff3