Contributing Writer

The Escapist is looking for new and experienced writers to help build the site's coverage across various mediums. This is a fully remote contract position.

The Escapist is a website dedicated to the mature discussion of media, so we're looking for awesome people who love media and want to write about it.

Only complete applications with two writing samples will be considered. This is not a video-based or creative writing position, so please do not submit those as writing samples. Make sure to tell us what sorts of things you like to write about and are experienced in writing about.

Requirements:

Excellent English language writing skills.
Eagerness to learn and incorporate feedback.
Must be a self-starter who can complete pieces in a timely manner and pitch trending ideas.

Preferred:

If you've got any of the following, please note that in your cover letter:

Familiarity with Google Trends.
Experience writing SEO.
Fluency in social media platforms such as TikTok, X, Facebook, etc.

Bonus Points:

If you've got any of the following, please note that in your cover letter:

Availability on weekends.

To Be Considered:

You must submit the following, or else your application will be rejected:

A resume.
A cover letter.
Please mention what live-service games you play.
Two clips that demonstrate your ability to write on the aforementioned subjects.
Unpublished or self-published writing is OK!

Pay rate: $15 - $150 per article, depending on word count and article type.