Hardware Writer - Remote, United Kingdom - Network N

Network N

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Remote, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Role:
Hardware Writer, PCGamesN

Location:
Fully remote (within UK only)/Hybrid (minimum expectation of 1-2 days per week in Bath head office)

Closing Date:
Sunday, 5th March 2023

Type:
Full-time, permanent

Salary:
£25,000

Working for Network N Media
Were a fun and friendly company, offering an informal working environment with offices in central Bath.

We are always growing, work fast but accurately, have an international reach and are nerdy as hell We are committed to being an inclusive workplace and have various groups and events to hear underrepresented voices including Women, Diversity, and Pride.

Join our fast-growing and PC-obsessed team Work with the Hardware Editor to identify and produce brilliant news, evergreen, and review content for key gaming hardware; writing and updating news, guides, and list features; keeping a close watch on changes in gaming technologies; and maintaining best-practice SEO standards across an expanding portfolio of search features.

Our people make our success, so it is only fair we give plenty in return, including:

28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Your birthday off
Private medical plan through Vitality with enhanced mental health provision
Auto-enrolment pension
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a development coach
Techscheme
Cyclescheme
Discounted Gift Card scheme
Employee social events, including summer and Christmas parties

The Role
Games keep getting bigger, and so does the hardware that runs them.

PC gamers everywhere need someone thatll sweat the small stuff, informing readers of the latest tech news, directing them to the best-in-class hardware to buy month-on-month, and putting the latest gadgets to the test in order to see just how far they'll go.

Youll support our Hardware Editor in developing PCGamesN into a leading destination for hardware and tech enthusiasts, from hardcore PC builders to those who simply want advice on the best components.

Youll also support our sister site, PCGameBenchmark, alongside PCGN with complementary content.

This role is best suited to someone who's plugged into the latest gaming hardware and knows their Nvidia from their AMD.

You'll need to reinforce your passion for tech with the ability to identify trends, keep track of gaming communities, and write clearly and concisely as you wade through specs and benchmarks to produce entertaining and informative content, wrapped in an SEO bow.

Responsibilities:

Testing (and potentially breaking) the latest PC gaming hardware accurately and reliably
Writing review and featurebased content using our standard testing methodology
Writing guides and evergreen articles with a focus on Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Updating guides and evergreen content according to an established cycle
Keeping track of and writing the latest gaming hardware news
Peer review and edit colleague and freelancer work to a high standard
Developing awareness of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices in order to optimise traffic and rankings
Using , Google Trends, SE Ranking, and other tools to identify potential wins, as well as mitigate against ranking losses
Using Google, Reddit, and other gaming communities to identify and suggest enquiries which could lead to new guides
Working with our Ecommerce team to maximise affiliate opportunities
Keeping Asana, Google Calendar, etc organised, and uptodate
Attend weekly team meetings and fortnightly 1:1s
Other tasks as requested by the Hardware Editor, Deputy Editor, or Editor

Requirements (skills, knowledge, and behaviours):

The ability to write brilliantly, quickly, and to task across a range of disciplines
Be able to quickly understand the core mechanics of gaming hardware and write about them in an entertaining and accessible manner
Keen interest and deep knowledge of PC games and the hardware that runs them
The ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet agreed deadlines
Must possess excellent attention to detail in order to ensure work is delivered to a high standard first time
Work with others in a professional and respectful manner

How to apply:

If this job sings to you, please send a CV
and cover letter
including at least one relevant writing sample.

Our system only allows for two documents to be uploaded and so it is important your writing sample is included with your cover letter.

Good luck

If you would like to be considered under our Disability Confident Interview scheme, please mention this. If unsuccessful, we will keep your details on file for six months should we wish to contact you about any future opportunities.

Please also note that this role is based either hybrid (minimum expectation of 1-2 days per week in Bath head office) or can be remote within the UK, with monthly visits to the office as required.
**NO AGENCIES PLEASE