Dexerto is seeking a full-time UK-based gaming video journalist to join our video production team, working across several of our social media platforms. Applicants should understand that they will be involved in content ideation, video production, and on-camera presentation.
The role entails researching, scripting, presenting, and producing gaming-related content for Dexerto’s Instagram and TikTok channels, covering a range of topics from guides to news-based content. You will work closely with members of the social and production teams, as well as Dexerto’s head of content, to create the videos.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in creating video content around gaming, a passion for gaming, and be up-to-date with industry trends. Knowledge of Dexerto’s content and the work of its competitors is also crucial.
This position is a fully remote, rolling-contract role with working hours from 9am to 6pm, Monday through Friday. Candidates must have their own setup, including a camera, microphone, lighting, and an appropriate background for filming.
Dexerto is an award-winning esports and gaming media group, production house and solutions provider, with media properties including the leading esports and gaming lifestyle publisher, Dexerto.com - a major voice in digital culture for tens of millions fans worldwide - and we’re seeking to continue to disrupt the media industry with a mix of both experimental and existing initiatives.
Job Description
Pitch new projects and series ideas
Responsible for ideation, development, shoot, post production and distribution of content
Creative and innovative approach to storytelling
Directing editors via script notes and feedback
Oversee post production edits, ensuring an attention to accuracy, quality and detail
Collaborate with designers/project managers/clients for distribution
Ensuring deadlines are met via set content quantities
Meeting pre-set video performance benchmarks via quality of end product
Producing compelling digital video for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Delivering multiple projects simultaneously
Work well in a fast-paced, fun environment and the ability to communicate openly with a dynamic team.
Requirements
Experience in producing gaming related content
Extensive experience working on digital video content.
Strong knowledge of gaming and the wider industry
Ability to work in a team with a mixture of freelancers and permanent staff
Willing to learn and grow within the company
Impeccable eye for design and visualisation
Creative mind and storytelling skills
Ability to work quickly on a variety of projects.
Great knowledge of what makes a great video and branded content
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, fun environment and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Pre-trial Requirements
Applicants will:
Share examples of previously produced content: (Preferably varied in format - short form content or anything gaming related is a big plus - as well as content where the applicant is presenting)
Provide three gaming ideas for concepts on what they think would work on an IG gaming channel
Tell us why you want to join Dexerto
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Media Production
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