Freelance Writer - Gaming, Entertainment & Viral News (North America)

What You'll Be Doing

• Covering gaming, TV & Movies, anime, entertainment, food, social media, content creators, and viral internet culture
• Identifying stories through social media, industry sources, and trend monitoring
• Pitching original story ideas and features
• Publishing and promoting stories across social media platforms including X and Facebook
• Writing social copy that encourages engagement and helps stories reach new audiences
• Working closely with editors to ensure stories meet Dexerto's editorial standards
• Contributing ideas for headlines, angles, and follow-up coverage
• Helping identify emerging trends before they become mainstream stories

What We're Looking For

• Experience writing for a digital publication, website, newspaper, magazine, or similar outlet
• Strong news judgment and an instinct for stories that will resonate with online audiences
• Excellent writing, research, and fact-checking skills
• A genuine interest in gaming, entertainment, social media, content creators, and online culture
• A strong understanding of social media platforms and how stories spread online
• Experience using platforms such as X, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, and Reddit
• Experience posting content to social media accounts on behalf of a publication is desirable
• The ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy
• Able to cover a wide range of topics and adapt to new trends

What You Won't Be Doing

Covering politics, world news, or heavy current affairs. This role is about finding the stories people are talking about right now and delivering them quickly, accurately, and engagingly.

How to Apply

Please send us your CV along with a covering letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for Dexerto. We'd love to hear about your writing experience, the topics you're most passionate about, and why you're interested in covering gaming, entertainment, and viral news.