Gaming Technology Journalist

<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>This is a paid freelance and remote position. </strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">ScreenRant is the #1 entertainment website and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music and other forms of entertainment.  </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">As a worldwide leader, ScreenRant operates at a rapid pace and is always looking for experienced and passionate contributors who can create original high-quality content in a timely manner. <br><br><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">We are seeking a </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Gaming Technology Writer</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"> to cover the intersection of gaming and technology—from next-gen console news and rumours to AI-driven game design, emerging gaming technologies, and the evolving tech landscape shaping the future of play.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Your Responsibilities:</strong></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Write in ScreenRant’s house style following the training and peer mentorship period</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Stay on top of all the latest next-gen console news, leaks, and rumours—particularly PlayStation 6, Xbox Helix, and any emerging platform announcements—and deliver timely, well-sourced coverage</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Cover major console and hardware release news (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Steam Deck, etc.)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Report on AI in gaming, including procedural generation, NPC behaviour, AI-assisted game design, and industry adoption of generative AI tools</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Track and analyse emerging gaming technologies such as cloud gaming, ray tracing advancements, haptic feedback innovations, VR/AR/MR headsets, and gaming peripherals</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Brainstorm, pitch, and develop original content ideas that sit at the intersection of gaming and technology</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Translate complex technical concepts into engaging, accessible articles for a broad gaming audience</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Monitor industry events (E3, Gamescom, GDC, CES) and deliver timely coverage of announcements and hands-on impressions</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Accept and apply feedback from the editorial team</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Communicate actively with the Editorial Team</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Our Perks:</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Competitive compensation. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Consistent and timely payments.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Flexible schedule.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Exposure to ScreenRant’s large and passionate audience, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Experience and Skills: </strong></span></span></p><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Expert in writing gaming technology content—hardware reviews, tech deep-dives, or industry analysis</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English Literature, or a related field</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">2+ years of experience working with a credible digital publication covering gaming, technology, or both</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Strong working knowledge of current and upcoming gaming hardware, platforms, and the technologies that power them—including active awareness of next-gen console cycles, rumours, and spec leaks</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Ability to break down technical topics (GPU architectures, networking infrastructure, AI models) into reader-friendly content</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">A quick learner with a strong sense of urgency and drive</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Excellent command of written English, free of grammatical and spelling errors</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Ability to produce high-quality articles with fast turnaround times</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Comfortable working in a fully remote environment</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><strong>Assets:</strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Experience covering AI/ML topics in the gaming or broader tech space</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">Familiarity with game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity) and how technical advancements affect development workflows</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="list-style-type:disc;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">An established portfolio or byline history at recognised tech or gaming outlets</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></div><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below: </span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Your 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