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L'Observateur

Community Reporter

La Place, LA

$22.50 - $30.50/hr

... local sports games to gather news and information * Conduct interviews with local residents ... Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field * Strong writing and ...

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Fanatics

Narrative Designer - Sports

Seattle, WA · On-site

Preferred : • A background in sports writing, journalism, broadcasting, or publishing. • A genuine passion for sports card collecting and trading card games. • Experience working on trading ...

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How much do gaming journalism jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for gaming journalism in the United States is $60,979.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Gaming Journalism vs Game Reviewer?

AspectGaming JournalismGame Reviewer
CredentialsJournalism degree or related experienceGaming knowledge, critical analysis skills
Work EnvironmentMedia outlets, online platforms, magazinesPersonal or professional review sites, blogs
Industry UsageReporting, interviewing, storytelling about gamesEvaluating and rating specific games
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding industry trends, newsAssessing game quality, recommendations

Gaming journalism involves reporting on the gaming industry, including news, interviews, and feature stories, often for media outlets. Game reviewers focus on evaluating individual games, providing ratings and opinions. While both roles require gaming knowledge, journalism emphasizes storytelling and reporting, whereas reviewing centers on critical analysis of specific titles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Gaming Journalist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Gaming Journalist, you need excellent writing, research, and critical analysis skills, often supported by a background in journalism or communications. Familiarity with content management systems, SEO tools, and video/audio editing software is typically required. Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to engage with diverse gaming communities are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for producing compelling, relevant content and maintaining credibility in the fast-evolving gaming industry.

What is gaming journalism?

Gaming journalism is a branch of journalism focused on the reporting, reviewing, and analysis of video games and the gaming industry. It covers a wide range of topics, including game reviews, industry news, interviews with developers, and coverage of gaming events. Gaming journalists often work for online publications, magazines, or create independent content such as blogs and YouTube channels. Their work helps inform gamers about new releases, trends, and issues within the gaming community. They also play a role in critiquing games and holding the industry accountable.

What are the typical challenges gaming journalists face when balancing editorial integrity with industry relationships?

Gaming journalists often navigate the challenge of maintaining impartial reporting while building relationships with game developers, publishers, and PR teams. Access to early game reviews, exclusive interviews, or industry events can depend on these relationships, but it's essential to uphold editorial integrity by providing honest, unbiased coverage. Clear ethical guidelines and transparent disclosures help address potential conflicts of interest. Additionally, rapid news cycles and tight deadlines can add pressure, making time management and fact-checking crucial aspects of the role.
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Infographic showing various Gaming Journalism job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 55% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 44% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,979 per year, or $29.3 per hour.
SPORTS MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WSMV

SPORTS MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WSMV

Gray Television

Nashville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Shoot and edit sports highlights and stories.

  • Cover sporting events and stories, as assigned.

  • Develop human-interest sports stories that appeal to a wide audience.

Gray Television rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 67 rated media

Job description

About Gray Media:
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WSMV:
WSMV-TV is an NBC-affiliated television station and is proud to be part of the Gray TV family. WSMV-TV is located in Nashville, TN, and serves Music City and its surrounding communities. We have an outstanding team and culture!
Job Summary/Description:
WSMV4 in Nashville is growing its sports team. We are looking for a multimedia journalist to join a team that covers the Titans, Predators, and all local teams and is passionate about character-driven sports journalism. The ideal candidate must also be skilled at shooting video of NFL and college football.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Shoot and edit sports highlights and stories
- Cover sporting events and stories, as assigned
- Develop human-interest sports stories that appeal to a wide audience
- Adjust hours, as needed, to cover sporting events and appear in sports programming
- Connect with audiences on digital and social platforms
Qualifications/Requirements:
- At least two years of experience as a sports television journalist
- Ability to shoot football games, NFL, college, and high school, and edit highlights
- Track record of developing original sports content
- Strong writing and on-air communication skills
- Effective use of social media
- Four-year college degree
- Clean driving record
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WSMV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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