Are you looking forward to sinking way too many hours into Starfield? Do you love grinding ranked mode in some of the biggest competitive FPS games? Do you like writing about it?
If the answer to some or all of these questions is ‘yes’, then you’re in luck – The Loadout is growing once again, and we’re on the hunt for three new UK-based staff writers to join the team.
If you’re not sure what The Loadout is all about, we cover the worlds of console gaming and competitive gaming. That means we’re gearing up to dive into massive console releases like God of War Ragnarok, The Callisto Protocol, and Starfield, while continuing to cover live service competitive titles like Apex Legends, Valorant, Call of Duty. You’ll also see us creating original content around some of the world’s biggest esports scenes. Ideal candidates for these three roles will be passionate about and have expertise in some or all of these areas.
So, what will these roles entail? Each position will be slightly different, with two being more guides focused and the other working more closely with the news team.
While all these roles are five days per week, the guides-focused roles will be Monday-Friday, while the news writer role will be Wednesday to Sunday or Saturday to Wednesday, whatever works for you. While you have to be based in the UK, all roles are remote, but we do have a fabulous office in Bath for you to visit if you’re close by.
Below you can find full details of each role, along with links on how to apply. We can’t wait to hear from you and find three new members of Team Lime Green – good luck!
Staff Writer (Guides) APPLY HERE
- Role: 2x Staff Writer (Mon-Fri)
- Location: Bath or fully remote (within UK only)
- Closing Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 (We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient number of applications have been received)
- Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday
- Salary: £25,000
The Role
The Loadout is looking for two new UK-based Staff Writers to join our growing lime green team during the week (Monday to Friday). With a passion for all things videogames and the culture that surrounds them – whether that’s console gaming, streaming, or esports – you’ll be expected to write guides (and the occasional news, features, and reviews) about the latest and greatest games.
The ideal candidates will have plenty of experience with console and competitive games, or know their way around the growing world of esports. You don’t need to know about both, but you’ll get bonus points if you do.
You will be responsible for:
- Daily content creation, with a main focus on guides. However, there will be opportunities to work occasionally on news, features, and reviews.
- Conducting interviews and interview transcription
- Attending and reporting from industry events
- Maintaining a keen eye on industry developments and competitors
- Developing relationships with and sources within the communities being covered in order to generate news leads and other content opportunities
- Building and maintaining relationships with PRs, developers, publishers, etc.
- Ensuring content is optimised for audience growth and discovery, and developing an awareness of best practises to facilitate this
- Using the company’s workflow tools correctly and effectively, including Asana, GSuite, etc.
- Other as requested by the Editor or Publishing Director
You will have/be:
- The ability to write brilliantly and quickly
- A keen interest in videogames and a good knowledge of gaming culture, with specific reference to console, streaming, competitive gaming and esports, and related communities
- Experience writing and pitching articles
- Proficiency with basic working tools: docs, sheets, task management, etc.
- Proactivity, attention to detail, and excellent organisation
- Previous CMS experience
- You meet the criteria of Individual Contributor level 1 on our progression framework (https://progression.network-n.com/ic)
- Must be able to produce proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment
If it sounds like you are the right fit, please apply with a covering letter which includes a relevant writing sample, and your CV.
Please also note that these roles are based either in our offices in Bath or remote within the UK.
Staff Writer (News) APPLY HERE
- Role: Staff Writer (weekend cover)
- Location: Bath or fully remote (within UK only)
- Closing Date: Sunday, October 16, 2022 (We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient number of applications have been received)
- Type: Full-time, Wednesday to Sunday / Saturday to Wednesday
- Salary: £25,000
The Role
The Loadout is looking for a new UK-based Staff Writer to join our growing lime green team, with a focus on covering gaming developments and esports matches over the weekend. With a passion for all things videogames and the culture that surrounds them – whether that’s console gaming, streaming, or esports – you’ll be expected to write news (and the occasional, guides, features and reviews) about the latest and greatest games from Wednesday to Sunday or Saturday to Tuesday.
The ideal candidate will have plenty of experience with console and competitive games and know their way around the world of esports – especially since many matches and tournaments will take place on weekends.
You will be responsible for:
- Daily content creation, with a main focus on news. However, there will be opportunities to work occasionally on guides, features, and reviews.
- Conducting interviews and interview transcription
- Attending and reporting from industry events
- Maintaining a keen eye on industry developments and competitors
- Developing relationships with and sources within the communities being covered in order to generate news leads and other content opportunities
- Building and maintaining relationships with PRs, developers, publishers, etc.
- Ensuring content is optimised for audience growth and discovery, and developing an awareness of best practises to facilitate this
- Using the company’s workflow tools correctly and effectively, including Asana, GSuite, etc.
- Other as requested by the Editor or Publishing Director
You will have/be:
- The ability to write brilliantly and quickly
- A keen interest in videogames and a good knowledge of gaming culture, with specific reference to console, streaming, competitive gaming and esports, and related communities
- Experience writing and pitching articles
- Proficiency with basic working tools: docs, sheets, task management, etc.
- Proactivity, attention to detail, and excellent organisation
- Previous CMS experience
- You meet the criteria of Individual Contributor level 1 on our progression framework (https://progression.network-n.com/ic)
- Must be able to produce proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment
If it sounds like you are the right fit, please apply with a covering letter which includes a relevant writing sample, and your CV.
Please also note that this role is based either in our offices in Bath or can be remote within the UK.
Working for Network N
We’re a fun and friendly company offering an informal working environment with offices in central Bath. We are always growing, work fast but accurately, have an international reach and are nerdy as hell! We are committed to being an inclusive workplace and have various groups and events to hear underrepresented voices including Women @ Network N, Diversity and Pride @ Network N.
Our people make our success, so it is only fair we give plenty in return, including:
- 28 days holiday
- Your birthday off
- Private medical plan through Vitality with enhanced mental health provision
- Auto-enrolment pension
- Profit share scheme for all
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Techscheme
- Cyclescheme
- Discounted Gift Card scheme
- Employee social events, including Christmas & summer parties
About us
We are a global media business specialising in the gaming industry. We have a publishing arm consisting of a dozen owned websites including PCGamesN.com, and over 100 network site partners such as TrueAchievements.com. We produce class-leading content for clients via our creative agency team, and work with publishers and advertisers to unlock audience value. We are based in Bath but are open to taking-on remote employees within the UK too.