Touch, Tap, Play, a leading source of mobile and handheld gaming news, is seeking an Editorial Content Manager to help us on our mission to create informative, interesting, and high-quality content and articles aimed at the ever-growing world of mobile gaming and its vibrant communities. This position is fully remote and open to anyone, anywhere, but will be best suited to someone available to work 8-hour days somewhere between 7 am CEST (Central European Summer Time) and 10 pm CEST.
The Touch, Tap, Play staff is a diverse team spread throughout the world but united by a single objective: to help you with in-depth and to-the-point guides to your favorite games, all while promoting a kind and helpful gaming community. The Editorial Content Manager role may include, but not be limited to, writing, editing, managing freelance budgets, commissioning content, and managing day-to-day operations of specific beats, verticals, and editorial projects. You may be required to lead, engage with, and grow the site's staff along with handling pitches and ensuring high-quality articles are being published.
What we're looking for:
- One or more years in an editing, senior writing, or editorial role
- A clear understanding of SEO and best publishing practices
- Knowledge of gaming, particularly mobile and handheld gaming, or an adjacent industry that is demonstrably deep
- Experience covering major events, releases, or topics of interest with various types of articles (listicles, guides, news, etc.)
- Experience growing a website, vertical, or beat with strategic and high-quality content
- Knowledge of AP Style
- Familiarity with tools like WordPress, Slack, Trello, Chartbeat, and Google Analytics
- A genuine passion for the evolving world of mobile and handheld gaming
- Existing PR and talent connections within the industry are a bonus!
To Be Considered:
Your application must include the following or it will be rejected:
- A resume
- A cover letter
- At least one writing sample or link to your portfolio
When applying to this position, please provide us with 1-3 writing samples or a link to a portfolio along with a cover letter explaining your experience, skill set, and suitability for the role. You should also include information on what topics/beats you currently specialize in or have in-depth knowledge of, as well as provide specifics within that topic (or topics) - for example, if you're comfortable writing about mobile and handheld video games, it's useful for us to know which games, franchises, companies, platforms, and content types you're most comfortable covering.
At GAMURS, we promote a friendly and supportive work environment to ensure our employees are always learning and improving. We embody our values of honesty, openness, innovation, and initiative.
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