Full-Time writing position with Nintendo
I couldn't actually see anywhere to apply, but I understand Future Publishing are the recruiter (you'll have to look them up)
Nice job!
Staff Writer - Official Nintendo Magazine
Description Job Description:
As Staff Writer you will need to convey your enthusiasm and vast knowledge of all things Nintendo to a highly knowledgeable and passionate readership – while achieving a fast and accurate turnaround of copy.
On application, please provide a 300 word review of a recent Nintendo game of your choice and three ideas for features for Official Nintendo magazine.
Responsibilities
* Write news, previews, reviews and occasional features under instruction by the Editor. Minimum 25 pages per issue are required.
* Ensure that all your articles are illustrated with action-packed screenshots and striking, relevant artwork.
* Generate feature ideas and source news and discuss these with the magazine team.
* Represent the magazine in a professional manner at industry events and press trips, forming good working partnerships with software representatives which make Official Nintendo Magazine leading contender to publish relevant exclusives.
* Ensure that you’re fully aware of the latest Nintendo developments, at home and abroad, becoming the magazine’s leading source of Nintendo knowledge.
* Assist Production Editor with headlines, straps, captions and crossheads, taking full responsibility for the articles you produce.
* Communicate directly with the readers, through website, email and phone calls, answering queries and gaining an understanding of reader needs and expectations.
Essential Skills and Competencies
* Ability to produce excellent copy under pressure and to tight editorial deadlines.
* Excellent knowledge of the video games market and Nintendo consoles/games
past, present and future.
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate game evaluations to Nintendo gamers of all ages.
* An understanding of the games magazine market and the competencies required
from a successful games magazine.
* A desire to participate in and contribute to the editorial fundamentals involved in
the launch, evolution and development of the magazine.
Essential Work Experience
* The successful candidate will have experience of writing for similar
Magazine/other media.
Preferred Work Experience
* Experience of video games magazines and knowledge of the market, specifically Nintendo
