Esports Features Writer

• Remote
• Permanent or Full-time Contractor
• Competitive package

About Us:

ClickOut Media is not just a company - it's a thriving ecosystem of diverse talent from around the globe. As a proudly remote-first organisation, we've cultivated an environment where creativity flourishes, collaboration is core, and innovation knows no bounds. With over +850 team members and more than 200 assets, our startup culture fuels our growth, making us a leading force in multi-channel marketing. We specialise in delivering best-in-class SEO & Content solutions to esteemed clients worldwide.

What Makes Us Different:

At ClickOut Media, we thrive in the most competitive search verticals, operate across every major language, and conquer platforms you've probably never even heard of. Our dynamic approach, combined with our fast-paced environment, sets us apart in the industry. We're not just here to meet expectations; we're here to exceed them, every single time. Our relentless pursuit of excellence has been the cornerstone of our continuous success.

Job Description:

As Esports Features Writer, you’ll be responsible for providing leading competitive gaming coverage. You will be an esports enthusiast who has an intimate knowledge of all the major esports games, tournaments, players, and developments within the scene; someone who works quickly and accurately in the fast-paced esports world.

You will be contributing long-form editorial with content cluster types comprising reactionary/time-sensitive pieces (such as Op-Eds, roundups, speculation), as well as SEO/data-backed Evergreen content. This encompasses Best/tier lists, guides on the latest updates, and the newest games releasing.

A core responsibility of the Esports Features Writer position will be to grow and scale betting/gambling content. You will be familiar with the platforms and processes for staking on esports games, teams, and tournaments, and use this expert knowledge to inform our readers of best practices to get involved themselves.

Responsibilities:

• In-depth reporting and analysis, providing at least five thoroughly researched esports gaming/betting features per week, encompassing the latest industry trends, developments in the
  scene, interviews, Evergreen/SEO articles, and Op-Eds.

• Leading tournament coverage in the run-up to big events. You will provide insight and speculation ahead, live coverage during, and post-tournament analysis of all the notable happenings.

• Deliver accurate, polished, and high-quality work that is factually sound, engaging, and entertaining.

• Be an authoritative voice on esports betting.

• Utilize data tools (AHRefs, Google Trends, Detailed SEO Extension, GA4) and your instinct (organics such as Reddit, X, Liquipedia) to be ahead of the curve with respective historic and upcoming esports content.

• Building out our extensive portfolio of Wiki/educational content with a formal, but engaging tone to help teach our readers more about Esports.

• Essential Requirements Must be based in a European time zone (GMT - GMT +4)

Qualifications:

Must be based in a European time zone (GMT - GMT +4)

• Strong writing and editing skills; immaculate use of grammar to create active and engaging esports long-form editorial.

• Previous experience writing for esports publications/esports teams, with proven knowledge and passion for events, teams, games, and betting/gambling.

• An analytical mindset with the ability to speculate on trends, be an authority on how games are played, know the strengths/weaknesses of players, and the history of teams.

• Willingness to learn and be adaptable in a fast-paced and thriving environment; to know when to pivot from a breaking story to an evergreen, and have an eye on which events are upcoming on a weekly/monthly basis with effective time management.

• Experience crawling social media extensively, such as X, Reddit, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and Kick, so that we’re covering esports events and long-form time-sensitive work as it happens.

• Effective use of SEO with knowledge of industry-standard tools and the instinct/experience to know how to implement keywords and FAQs without keyword stuffing.

• Proven experience in team collaboration. Comfortable working alongside editors, designers, SEO specialists, and can move efficiently in the production line from copy to publishing.

• A passion for esports. You will need to be deeply entrenched in the culture, have a genuine interest in all the teams, events upcoming, current, and historic esports games, and use this expert knowledge to best inform our readers with world-class coverage.
  

Nice to have Requirements:

• A journalism or relevant creative B.A Hons or MA degree

• An extensive contact book with teams, PRs, players, events organisers, game developers, and publishers.

• Prior experience in attending in-person esports events, including live and post-coverage.

• Multimedia abilities with original image creation for exclusive features.
  

Benefits & Rewards

• A brilliant opportunity to grow your career & work with a fun, fast-paced & growing company, prepared to let you shine
• An entrepreneurial environment where you learn more every day (we more than welcome and support people with their own projects)
• Build an organisation that continues to diversify its portfolio
• Personal responsibility with a ton of autonomy
• 33/30 free paid days
• Market leading remuneration and bonuses available
• An international team with over 35 nationalities
• Fully Remote working (work fully remotely and option for weekly coworker space)
• Additional benefit for permanent employees are available dependent on the location

What do we mean by "Fully Remote"

Clickout Media offers you an unparalleled working experience. We are registered in Malta, but you don't have to be. Wherever you are based, and whether you are employed, operate B2B, or are a career freelancer, we will always find a way to work with great people.

Engaging with a worldwide workforce, ClickOut Media brings together world leading experts in the fields of Tech, SEO, Content and Product. Our remote approach gives absolute flexibility to our people and exemplifies our philosophy of autonomy and trust.

Diversity is a given for us, and this unique approach allows us to deliver and have respect for the wide variety of people, experiences and cultures we bring together.

Our recruitment process is as follows:

1. Apply
2. Have an introduction call with our recruitment team
3. Have a technical interview
4. Do a test

Equal Opportunities

ClickOut Media is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.