DualShockers

DualShockers is, first and foremost, people. At our core, we’re a close-knit and highly collaborative community of freelancers, editors, and support staff putting in the sweat to bring you the latest, greatest, and once in a while, the weirdest news in gaming and entertainment.

And really, that’s just the beginning — from in-depth, detailed, and digestible guides walking you through that one quest you just can’t beat to op-eds delving into off-beat indie games and obscure console ports, our team has it all.

When Matthew Mercer surfaced as the voice actor for legendary ranger Minsc in Baldur’s Gate 3, Jack Coleman got in front of you as fast as his fingers could type (and that’s pretty fast, mind you).

Matthew Schomer caught the internet throwing an ugly fit over God of War Ragnarok receiving a singular less-than-perfect review score, and he made sure you knew about it.

If you needed to find all the Ominous Stakes so you could pry open those shrines in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, Christina Roffe had your back.

We even puzzled out the deal with that kid infiltrating 2023’s Game Awards to nominate Bill Clinton after Elden Ring’s big win — because really, you needed to know, didn’t you? Robert Zak did the digging for you.

“Okay, cool. But why are you telling me all this?” you might be wondering. Simple. We’d love to work with you!

Why Write With DualShockers?

Whether you’re an industry vet looking for a home or a new writer trying to find your first break, DualShockers is the place to be. We publish all types of content and promote aggressively on most social media platforms — if you’ve got ideas, we’ve got the platform and the audience.

Don’t believe us? Check out what our readers and contributors have had to say:

All writing is paid, and our rates are fairly competitive with most major gaming content outlets.

How Do I Apply?

The links below cover our open positions. Just dust off your CV and click away! If you’re new, don’t get the jitters — we have a robust training process that’ll cover all the basics.

Here’s what we expect from you at the outset:

  • A burning passion and robust knowledge of gaming and digital entertainment.
  • An excellent grasp of English grammar, a big vocabulary, and a willingness to take direction on applying those two elements.
  • The ability to remain cool, calm, and collected when working under deadlines.
  • An eagerness to learn and adapt within the fields of digital publishing and SEO.

Opportunities at DualShockers

  • Features Article Contributor

    Remote Flexible

    **This is a freelance, REMOTE position.**

     

    DualShockers is looking for eager and talented Features Article Contributor to join their team.

     

    As a contributor, prospective applicants will assist with covering topics in the video game industry, editorializing important details about the covered games, and diving deep into a variety of video game communities. If you share a passion for video games, a love of writing, and a willingness to learn, we welcome you to apply!
     

    Job Responsibilities:

     

    We are looking for contributors who can:

     

    • Be a dedicated and consistent contributor to the site.
    • Pitch regular content
    • Research and source their topics proficiently.
    • Bring original topics and a plethora of gaming knowledge to the tables.
    • Work under tight deadlines and submit articles for publication on time.
    • Report to the Lead Editor and implement feedback efficiently.
    • Collaborate with the editorial team to produce exquisite content.
    • Contribute a minimum of 20 articles per month.


    Not required, but nice-to-have:

     

    • Active social media profiles with engagement.

     

    Application Requirements:

     

    • C.V.
    • Please provide 2-3 portfolio links of your previous work covering gaming content.

     

    Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirements:

     

    • Ability to source information from different websites.
    • Broad knowledge of gaming history and culture.
    • Availability to meet required article quota.
    • Experience in SEO practices.
    • A solid grasp of the English language and the ability to communicate niche ideas to a wide audience.

     

    Do you think you'd be a great fit for our team? Do you have an encyclopedic knowledge of something our readers love? Are you a reliable, dedicated writer with the time and energy necessary to become a regular, trustworthy contributor that we can count on? Do you have the skills to become a valuable and productive member of the DualShockers family? If yes, then we want YOU! Don't miss the chance to be part of our team, we welcome you to apply today!

     

    *Please note that DualShockers has a zero-tolerance policy regarding plagiarism and any use of AI content generating tools. Any evidence of plagiarism or AI generated content within your application will negatively impact your consideration for the role.*

     

    *Only applications containing relevant samples will be considered.

     

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