We are looking to build up a pool of freelance writers to create content for a new blog site targeted at eSports enthusiasts. If you have experience writing blog content and are passionate about eSports, we want to hear from you!
Our ideal writers will be able to research topics, pitch engaging and authentic stories and create sharable articles for our audience. It goes without saying that you’ll have exceptional spelling, punctuation and grammar. What we really need are people who can identify content gaps within the eSports community and create truly unique articles with great hooks.
We are seeking contributors with an excellent command of the following languages: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Malaysian.
The Role.
As a Freelance Writer you will be responsible for:
• Producing unique, authentic, engaging and interesting articles that our audience read, share and comment on
• Identifying opportunities to create articles that are relevant and topical to our target audience
• Translating and transcreating content created in English to ensure it is relevant to specific markets within Asia
• Delivering clean, concise and well-constructed articles that meet the brief
• Meeting strict deadlines for various drafts of copy
• Editing your copy and re-submitting articles when requested
• Following eSports events and tournaments, reporting or adding commentary where relevant
• Being up to the minute with eSports news and ‘news jacking’ where relevant
• Contacting and conducting interviews with various people and organizations involved in e-Sports
• Editorial sensibilities that align with Dafa-eSport’s voice, tone, and editorial POV. Knowledge of industry publishers and competitors in the space.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest eSports betting trends and our customer challenges in order to create relevant and topical articles
• Translating and transcreating content created in English to ensure it is relevant to specific markets within Asia
Requirements.
We expect you to be writing blogs on a regular basis or to have written blog posts in the past. You’ll also be passionate about eSports and be in tune with the latest happenings and events within the industry. It would be great if you’re an experienced player of at least one eSport game and regularly watch eSport matches.
• Proven experience writing articles that have been published either online or in print
• Excellent research, copywriting, editing and proof reading skills
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and never miss a deadline
• Passion and knowledge of eSports
• Highly organized and able to work without supervision
• Experience of content promotion and/or SEO would be an advantage
• Experience in video journalism or photography would be an added bonus
If you would like to know more or have any questions please contact Jenny Forbes Kebell or Jason Hutcheson. Alternatively if you’re ready to apply please send your resume and three samples of your work to jenny.forbeskebell@asianbge.com.
DEADLINE FOR INTEREST OR APPLICATION IS MONDAY 12th OCTOBER.