Contribute to Inverse's dynamic coverage of the gaming and entertainment industries, delivering original reporting and insights to a passionate audience.
Bustle Digital Group (“BDG”) is seeking a Part Time Writer, Entertainment & Gaming to join the
Inverse team. The writer will cover and report on the intersection of gaming, TV, movies, and
pop culture. They will also contribute to Inverse’s daily entertainment and gaming coverage,
including news, previews, reviews, interviews, retrospectives, and guides both onsite and on
video.
The ideal candidate values inclusive, approachable content and has prior experience with
content that breaks news, provides service, includes high-profile interviews, and makes smart
use of criticism and journalism. They are not half-hearted in their opinions and can write with
equal passion and rigor about Zelda movie casting and gaming references in Fallout, as well as
broader industry trends. And they are excited to interview the people who make their favorite
games and shows and pursue original reporting that drives the news cycle.
At Inverse, we respect fans and fan perspectives. If you feel you have a unique perspective,
expertise, or obsession to share with a wider audience, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a remote and part-time job with the flexibility to work up to 28 hours a week.
This is a position covered under a collective bargaining agreement between BDG Media, Inc.
and the Writers Guild of America East.
Key Accountabilities
File two stories or videos every working day
Contribute to collaborative projects and section-wide initiatives
Write regular
Learn Inverse’s house style and possess excellent grammar
Know how to spin an anecdotal or personal lede into compelling and clear angle
File accurate stories
Comfortably use video tools and workflows to support and enhance written content
Candidate Profile
2 years experience writing or creating videos of news, reviews, interviews and guides about movies, TV, and gaming culture
Able to tackle assigned stories and eager to pitch original stories with strong angles
Substantial experience covering a specific fandom, series or beat, for example:
Call of Duty, Final Fantasy, Nintendo, Zelda, accessibility, representation, the fighting game community, etc.
Attend a daily pitch meeting at 10 am ET and be available during East Coast working hour
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