So, you want to write about video games? Become part of the GenGAME crew! To apply for any open position fill out the form below.
For writing positions:
Please include a writing sample. Your sample should address a current topic, such as recent news about an upcoming game or your response to something happening within the industry. Here are a few examples to use as a reference when composing your sample:
- Short news story: DuckTales Remastered Adds Story Synopses to Each Level
- Long news story (preview): Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag – Open Seas, Open World
- Feature editorial: Wii U: A Terrific Nintendo System That Repeats Many of the Same Problems of 3DS
For video positions:
Please include a URL to a sample of your work and detail your involvement in the production of the sample and any other experience.
We will generally respond to each application within 72 hours.
Important: Holding a position with GenGAME is voluntary (that means no pay), but as we grow more possibilities for incentives such as free review materials will gradually open up.
Also Important: Applicants should be at least 17 years old.
Current Open Positions:
| Title | Role | Expectations |
|---|---|---|
| News Staff | Contribute news pieces related to the games industry. | At least 1 post per day or about 5 posts per week as a guideline for good standing. |
| PC Editor | Responsible for bringing top-notch coverage from the world of PC gaming. Strong knowledge of major trends in PC gaming and the ability to keep up with multiple upcoming titles is a big plus. | At least 2 posts per day or about 10 posts per week as a guideline for good standing. |
| PlayStation Editor | Responsible for bringing top-notch coverage from the world of Sony’s PlayStation, including both hardware and software. Strong knowledge of Sony’s key first and third-party software and the ability to keep up with multiple upcoming titles is a big plus. | At least 2 posts per day or about 10 posts per week as a guideline for good standing. |
| Xbox Editor | Responsible for managing coverage of Microsoft’s Xbox line of products, including both hardware and software. Strong knowledge of Microsoft’s key first and third-party software and the ability to keep up with multiple upcoming titles is a big plus. | At least 2 posts per day or about 10 posts per week as a guideline for good standing. |
| Video Production | Create video content for GenGAME’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Encompasses live broadcast content and pre-recorded show content. With a pre-requisite of a relatively high-end PC and a high speed internet connection, this is not the position for everyone. Premiere Pro and Xsplit experience is a plus. | At least 1 piece of original video content per week. |


