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Collider

Gaming Writer

$21.75 - $28/hr

This is a paid freelance, remote position. Collider is the leading source for impactful ... We're looking for passionate and knowledgeable freelance gaming writers who can create timely ...

Space44

Engineer / Developer - Freelance (Remote)

Our unique approach ensures precise integration and high team performance in full-remote, nearshore ... You'll be among the first we reach out to when new freelance opportunities go live. Key ...

Space44

Engineer / Developer - Freelance (Remote)

Our unique approach ensures precise integration and high team performance in full-remote, nearshore ... You'll be among the first we reach out to when new freelance opportunities go live. Key ...

Collider

Movies Author

$21.75 - $28/hr

**This is a paid freelance, remote position** Collider is the #1 entertainment website and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music and other ...

Stillfront

Freelance Game Balancer (fully remote)

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Nanobit, a Stillfront Group studio, is looking for a highly experienced freelance game balancer to ... Fully remote, start as soon as possible. Duration and weekly hours are flexible and scale with ...

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Game Designer

$158K/yr

Game artists, developers, mathematicians, sound technicians, product marketers, regulatory experts ... With a remote team of product experts, we're tapping into American talent to drive the next ...

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Game Producer

$126K - $129K/yr

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Game Art Lead

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Collider

TV List Writer

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Math Tools Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE We're building a brand-new, US-based, fully remote game studio developing new slot games and we're looking for an experienced Math Tools Engineer to build out a new math simulation and ...

Collider

High-Performance Writer (Movies)

This is a paid freelance, remote position** Collider is the leading source for impactful ... gaming, lifestyle and travel. Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore ...

Collider

Music Writer

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Books & Literature Writer

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Gaming Writer

Collider

Remote

$21.75 - $28/hr

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Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

This is a paid freelance, remote position.
Collider is the leading source for impactful entertainment coverage, serving millions of readers with smart, authoritative stories on the biggest movies, TV shows, streaming hits, cult classics, and everything in between. With a focus on quality, timeliness, and relevance, we aim to be the go-to destination for passionate fans and curious newcomers alike.
We're looking for passionate and knowledgeable freelance gaming writers who can create timely, engaging content around the biggest stories, releases, trends, and conversations in the gaming industry. This role goes beyond writing articles-it's about connecting with a dedicated gaming audience and driving meaningful readership through insightful content.
Your Responsibilities
  • Monitor gaming news cycles, trending topics and community conversations to surface timely content opportunities
  • Work closely with editors and writers to align social distribution with editorial priorities and publishing schedules
  • Comfortable working independently while meeting deadlines
  • Ensure timely publication of relevant content aligned with SEO and engagement goals
  • Follow editorial and formatting guidelines rigorously

What We Offer
  • Fully remote - write from wherever you'd like!
  • Opportunities to pitch original ideas
  • An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis

Experience and Skills
  • At least 2 years experience in digital journalism or online publishing
  • Ability to independently write and publish clean, accurate content on tight deadlines
  • Strong understanding of gaming culture, internet trends, memes, and online communities
  • Passion for video games, entertainment, and digital storytelling
  • Familiarity with SEO and CMS tools

How to Apply
If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:
  • Your CV
  • A sample article similar in nature to the content published on Collider.

Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.
Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.
Collider is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.
Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.
Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.

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