Freelance Writer - Gaming, Entertainment & Viral News
Dexerto is the leading voice in gaming, entertainment, and viral news, reaching millions of readers every month with breaking news, features, interviews, guides, and analysis across everything from gaming to anime, TV shows, movies, food trends, content creators, and the internet's biggest viral talking points.
We're looking to expand our roster of freelance writers who can contribute across Dexerto's coverage areas, helping cover shifts, holidays, and busy periods across the editorial team. It doesn't matter where you are based but we are particularly interested in writers who can cover evening shifts from 2pm - 10pm UK time.
We need people who understands online culture, have a strong instinct for the stories audiences care about, and thrive in a fast-moving news environment. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute across multiple coverage areas, including gaming, TV & Movies, anime, food, content creators, social media, and viral trends.
You don't need encyclopedic knowledge of every area we cover, but you should be curious, adaptable, and excited to learn about new topics and communities.
What You'll Be Doing
Writing fast, accurate, and engaging news stories across Dexerto's core coverage areas
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
Someone who is happy covering a wide range of topics and adapting 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.
Salary: Competitive
We're looking to expand our roster of freelance writers who can contribute across Dexerto's coverage areas, helping cover shifts, holidays, and busy periods across the editorial team. It doesn't matter where you are based but we are particularly interested in writers who can cover evening shifts from 2pm - 10pm UK time.
We need people who understands online culture, have a strong instinct for the stories audiences care about, and thrive in a fast-moving news environment. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute across multiple coverage areas, including gaming, TV & Movies, anime, food, content creators, social media, and viral trends.
You don't need encyclopedic knowledge of every area we cover, but you should be curious, adaptable, and excited to learn about new topics and communities.
What You'll Be Doing
Writing fast, accurate, and engaging news stories across Dexerto's core coverage areas
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
Someone who is happy covering a wide range of topics and adapting 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.
Salary: Competitive