We are seeking a Lead Writer for our GamesBeat property to guide coverage on news around games development and technology. This beat covers the latest advancements in game development technologies, tools, and methodologies. It includes topics like game engines (Unity, Unreal Engine), development frameworks, programming languages, and emerging technologies such as AR/VR, AI, and blockchain in gaming. Target Audience: Game developers, technical directors, CTOs, and R&D teams
About Us: VentureBeat is a leading media publisher dedicated to the technical decision-maker community. Our vertical channel, GamesBeat, provides in-depth news, insights, and strategies to professionals in the video game industry. We cover a wide range of topics, including game development, distribution technologies, design strategies, and more.
The ideal candidate is an experienced industry professional with a deep understanding of video games, capable of crafting and guiding compelling stories that resonate with game developer communities and beyond. This role combines high-level editorial influence with the responsibility of setting the direction for our GamesBeat coverage, working closely with our lead games writer, Dean Takahashi.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Team Guidance: Help shape the editorial vision for GamesBeat when it comes to games development and technology coverage, ensuring it is industry leading, and is high-quality, relevant, and engaging.
- Audience Engagement: Produce and oversee insightful articles and features catering to GamesBeat's primary audience of technical decision-makers in the video game industry, including developers, designers, and other roles involved in game building.
- Company Goal Alignment: In addition to engaging audience, other company goals this role will contribute to include: growing audience, retaining audience, and converting audience. Conversion includes things like conversion of readers to our newsletters and events. All 4 of these are KPIs that inform how well our reporting delivers on growing our overall community health.
- Content Creation and Oversight: Write and guide articles covering the latest technology and strategy developments in the gaming industry, including game engines, distribution technologies, and design strategies.
- Breaking News: Ensure timely and impactful coverage of breaking news that informs and influences the gaming industry, including technology investment trends and game reviews focusing on technological and strategic impacts.
- Trends and Analysis: Track and analyze industry trends, providing deep dives supported by data and insights, particularly those affecting senior developers and other decision-makers.
- Video Content, Public Speaking and Event Attendance: Conduct video interviews with industry professionals and represent GamesBeat at industry events, delivering talks and participating in panel discussions. Attendance at our own events and participation in other industry events.
- Newsletters: Oversee and contribute to GamesBeat's newsletters, keeping our audience informed on industry trends and developments.
- Reviews: Guide and perform game reviews with a focus on technological, experiential, and innovative aspects, providing authentic evaluations for game companies and gamers.
- Content Management: Use WordPress to publish and manage content on the GamesBeat site.
- Innovative Storytelling: Inject personality and levity into stories, covering topics that are both interesting and relevant to the gaming industry.
- Social & Distribution: Active in social channels to maximize distribution, including Discord, Reddit, etc.
- Beat Definition: Define and lead this sub-beat of the games industry where you can be an industry-leading expert reporter.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Proven track record in the video game industry, with experience as a writer, editor, or in another relevant leadership role.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep familiarity with gaming technologies such as game engines (Unity, Epic), distribution platforms, design strategies, and more.
- Skills: Strong writing, editing, and communication skills. Ability to produce video content and deliver talks at industry events.
- Tools: Proficiency with WordPress or similar content management systems.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, with excellent organizational and project management skills.
Why Join Us:
- Impact: Shape the narrative for the video game industry, informing gaming company decision-makers and other professionals.
- Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills across various media, from writing to video content to public speaking.
- Team: Collaborate with a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality content for the gaming community.
Application Instructions: If you're passionate about the gaming industry and ready to make an impact through compelling storytelling and leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your resume, cover letter, and writing samples to mmarshall@VentureBeat.com.