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mxdwn

Games Writer Intern (Unpaid)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

If you're looking to jumpstart a career in game journalism, mxdwn Games is a great place to begin. If interested, email your resume and a writing sample as well as a short introduction to yourself to ...

Mxdwn

Games Writer Intern (Unpaid)

Los Angeles, CA

If you're looking to jumpstart a career in game journalism, mxdwn Games is a great place to begin. If interested, email your resume and a writing sample as well as a short introduction to yourself to ...

mxdwn Entertainment

Game News Writer

Los Angeles, CA

Have a passion for journalism, writing, and video games. * Have a competent understanding of the English language including: grammar, flow, structure, and spelling. * Have adequate time to properly ...

ScreenRant

Classic TV Journalist

New York, NY · Remote

... games, comic books, music and other forms of entertainment. As a worldwide leader, ScreenRant ... Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, English Literature, or a related field * 2+ years of experience ...

Baltimore Sun

Sports Editor

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Drive beyond-the-game journalism by prioritizing analysis, enterprise and reporting that delivers ... Develop and lead a high-performing team, coaching reporters and assistant editors to produce deeper ...

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How much do a game journalist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for a game journalist in the United States is $57,499.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $61,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much does a game journalist get paid?

Game journalists typically earn between $30,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the size of the publication. Entry-level positions often pay closer to the lower end, while experienced writers or those working for major outlets can earn higher salaries. Many also supplement income through freelance work or content creation.

What do game journalists do?

Game journalists research, write, and review video games for various media outlets such as websites, magazines, or video channels. They often attend gaming events, conduct interviews, and use editing tools to produce articles, videos, or podcasts that inform and entertain audiences about gaming news, trends, and reviews.

How do I become a game journalist?

To become a game journalist, you typically need strong writing skills, knowledge of video games, and familiarity with industry trends. Gaining experience through internships, creating a portfolio of reviews or articles, and understanding media tools like content management systems can improve your chances. A background in journalism, communications, or related fields is often beneficial.

Do you need a degree to be a game journalist?

A game journalist typically does not need a formal degree, but strong writing skills, knowledge of the gaming industry, and experience with content creation are important. Many successful game journalists have backgrounds in journalism, communications, or related fields, but practical experience and a portfolio often matter more than formal education.
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Seasonal Part-Time Game Day Digital Programming Assistant

Seasonal Part-Time Game Day Digital Programming Assistant

The National Football League

Inglewood, CA

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

The NFL Media office is seeking a Game Day Digital Programming Assistant to support the Digital Media Programming and Video teams. This role is responsible for Sunday highlight operations across NFL Owned and Operated platforms. Additionally, the Game Day Digital Programming Assistant position requires a creative thinker with the editorial expertise gained from a background in journalism. The ideal candidate for this position must have extraordinary knowledge of NFL teams, players and current storylines.

The ideal candidate for this position must have extraordinary knowledge of NFL teams, players and current storylines.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for watching live NFL games and identifying key moments, milestones and highlights to distribute to NFL platforms.
  • Respond to content request coming in from the Programming and Video teams 
  • Recognize key moments that should be highlighted that may not be included in a specific request
  • Proactively communicate with Programming & video teams to ensure we're capturing the right content
  • Publish content identified to our internal platform for both mobile and web
  • Responsible for creating titles, captions, applying metadata and programming video content across NFL digital properties

Required Qualifications

  • Vast knowledge of NFL teams, personnel and storylines
  • Must be available to work every Sunday of the NFL season, some in-season Holidays and some preseason games
  • Strong journalism skills (spelling, headline creation, grammar, etc.)
  • Elite communication and organization skills
  • Ability to multitask (watch live game, write headlines, communicate with programming staff, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Intermediate experience in digital media workflows (content creation, metadata, content programming)
  • Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • No video editing experience required

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

  • Able to work in a fast-paced game day environment
  • Willing to learn quickly and think on their feet
  • Ability to learn new programs and web publishing

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

  • Part-Time - may work up to 29 hours per week given business need 
  • Seasonal - up to 7-month seasonal employment

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. 

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