Job description
Bustle Digital Group (“BDG”) is seeking a Part Time Writer, Entertainment & Gaming to join the
Inverse team. The writer will cover and report on the intersection of gaming, TV, movies, and
pop culture. They will also contribute to Inverse’s daily entertainment and gaming coverage,
including news, previews, reviews, interviews, retrospectives, and guides both onsite and on
video.
The ideal candidate values inclusive, approachable content and has prior experience with
content that breaks news, provides service, includes high-profile interviews, and makes smart
use of criticism and journalism. They are not half-hearted in their opinions and can write with
equal passion and rigor about Zelda movie casting and gaming references in Fallout, as well as
broader industry trends. And they are excited to interview the people who make their favorite
games and shows and pursue original reporting that drives the news cycle.
At Inverse, we respect fans and fan perspectives. If you feel you have a unique perspective,
expertise, or obsession to share with a wider audience, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a remote and part-time job with the flexibility to work up to 28 hours a week.
This is a position covered under a collective bargaining agreement between BDG Media, Inc.
and the Writers Guild of America East.
Key Accountabilities
- File two stories or videos every working day
- Contribute to collaborative projects and section-wide initiatives
- Write regular
- Learn Inverse’s house style and possess excellent grammar
- Know how to spin an anecdotal or personal lede into compelling and clear angle
- File accurate stories
- Comfortably use video tools and workflows to support and enhance written content
Candidate Profile
- 2 years experience writing or creating videos of news, reviews, interviews and guides about movies, TV, and gaming culture
- Able to tackle assigned stories and eager to pitch original stories with strong angles
- Substantial experience covering a specific fandom, series or beat, for example:
- Call of Duty, Final Fantasy, Nintendo, Zelda, accessibility, representation, the fighting game community, etc.
- Attend a daily pitch meeting at 10 am ET and be available during East Coast working hour
$30 - $31.50 an hour
BDG Media Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against
based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity,
veteran status, disability, or any other protected category
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
