RPGamer Wants You: Hiring Call

Please note that due to the number of applications received and interviews conducted we are now closing the official hiring call for new applications as of April 22. Those interested are still welcome to fill out the form and apply but will likely have to settle for being put on a waiting list until we are ready to bring on additional hires.

If you’re looking to break into the gaming industry or have a strong affinity for the RPG genre and a love for writing, then RPGamer is the place for you. RPGamer is constantly looking to expand and improve upon its core team in a variety of areas and to give our readers and community the opportunity to join our team and help create more RPG-focused content for others to enjoy. Presently, we are looking to hire staff to the following positions:

• News Writers
• Editorialists
• Reviewers
• Social Media/Community Manager

Descriptions of the roles and details on how to apply can be found below.

RPGamer is a strictly volunteer-run site and all positions are currently unpaid, but this isn’t to say that working here is without other rewards. Those writing for the site are encouraged to go about it as professional a manner as possible, letting its writers have their content be read by a wide audience and the most renowned video game companies in the industry, and the site always aims to provide feedback to help its writers improve. RPGamer staff members are also privy to their very own @RPGamer.com email address, as well as the satisfaction of knowing that they are an integral part of RPGamer. Working here is also an excellent way to break into the gaming world; many of our former staff have gone on to work with development houses and media outlets both in the US and abroad.

General Requirements

• Please note that you must be at least 18 years old to apply. Sorry, no exceptions.
• Applicants will need to be self-motivated and able to work autonomously. If you are unable to work without constant supervision then RPGamer is probably not the place for you.
• No experience is required to join RPGamer, but certain positions do require a writing sample.

News Writers

• News Writers will be expected to produce around 4-5 articles per week (depending on article availability).
• News Writers will need to follow RPGamer’s policy of not editorialising in news articles and not reporting on rumours or leaks.
• News Writers will be expected to assist other staff members by proofing their articles when able to.
• Like all other positions, News Writers are welcome to get involved in staff-wide features produced by RPGamer. There will also be opportunities to branch out into other areas of the site.

Editorialists

• Editorialists will be expected to produce one editorial article or column per month.
• Editorialists will be welcome to specialise in specific areas of RPGs, such as music or MMORPGs, or cover a wide variety of topics including recent gaming news or specific areas within individual games.
• Editorialists will be expected to assist other staff members by proofing their articles when able to.
• Like all other positions, Editorialists are welcome to get involved in staff-wide features produced by RPGamer. There will also be opportunities to branch out into other areas of the site.
• Those looking to apply for an Editorialist position will need to submit a writing sample as part of their application.

Reviewers

• Reviewers will be expected to produce one review per month. The expectation is that these will primarily be for new releases, but Reviewers are welcome to revisit and review older games.
• RPGamer Reviewers are required to complete a game before reviewing it and will need to be familiar with and adhere to the site’s review score definitions.
• Reviewers must be willing to accept feedback and potentially rewrite passages or adjust scores if asked to by senior members. Any score adjustments are based solely on the review content so as to fit within the scoring definitions.
• Reviewers will be expected to assist other staff members by proofing their articles when able to.
• Like all other positions, Reviewers are welcome to get involved in staff-wide features produced by RPGamer. There will also be opportunities to branch out into other areas of the site.
• Those looking to apply for a Reviewer position will need to submit a writing sample as part of their application.

Social Media/Community Manager

• The Social Media/Community Manager will be tasked with increasing RPGamer’s presence on social media (Twitter/Facebook/etc.) and engagement with readers. This will come in multiple forms, including but not limited to celebrating past games or helping to highlight RPGamer features and articles.
• They will also be tasked with helping to establish discussions or events within the community — with the assistance of other RPGamer staff — such as on our Discord server, the website itself, or streaming.
• Like all other positions, the Social Media/Community Manager is welcome to get involved in staff-wide features produced by RPGamer. There will also be opportunities to branch out into other areas of the site.

How to Apply

In order to apply for a position please click the button below and fill out the form. Those looking to apply for a position that requires a writing sample are advised to have it ready when applying. Once you have submitted your application you can expect a reply within the next three to four days. Those who progress to the next stage of the hiring process will be invited for an informal text-based interview. Interviews will be held as applications are received so don’t delay.

Please note that due to the number of applications received and interviews conducted we are now closing the official hiring call for new applications as of April 22. Those interested are still welcome to fill out the form and apply but will likely have to settle for being put on a waiting list until we are ready to bring on additional hires.

RPGamer Staff Application Form

If you have any questions regarding any of the roles or RPGamer policies, or feel you could help in a way not listed above, please feel free to contact us at severinmira@rpgamer.com or comment below. We look forward to hearing from you!