Gaming Content Creator

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Reach plc

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Reach plc is a leading media and publishing company, known for creating trusted, quality content across a range of print and online brands. Operating primarily in the UK and Ireland, Reach plc reaches a significant portion of the online population and holds a strong audience ranking. The company is committed to responsible business practices with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and protecting the environment. Reach plc’s diverse brand portfolio includes more than 120 print and online media brands, emphasizing its influence and reach in the media landscape. The company keeps shareholders informed with regular updates and reports on financial performance, corporate governance, and strategic initiatives.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1836

📱 Media

📋 Description

• You will be at the forefront of our content production and innovation. • Your primary responsibility will be to source and create world-class gaming content in both written and video formats. • This content should appeal to a broad audience, maintaining the highest standards of quality and engagement. • In this role, you will produce high-quality reviews, previews, and hands-on impressions for the latest gaming software and hardware releases. • This requires not only an in-depth understanding of the gaming industry but also the ability to convey insights in an engaging manner. • Your extensive network of contacts will be invaluable, allowing you to break exclusive stories that captivate our audience. • This role demands a proactive approach to networking and staying ahead of industry trends. • Engagement with our audience is key. You will reach them through innovative platforms including live streaming, podcasts, short-form video, and long-form video content. • Your creativity in using these platforms will help expand our reach and influence. • Quality assurance is critical; every piece of content must be thoroughly researched and balanced prior to publication, adhering to the Editor's Code of Practice. • Flexibility is also important as there may be times when you are required to act up or cover other roles within the business as needed. • Upkeeping Reach's policy on diversity and inclusion is essential.

🎯 Requirements

• NCTJ or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential • Strong track record in telling stories, accurately, which engage large audiences • Passionate about gaming industry and culture • Deep knowledge of current gaming trends • Experience in turning written work into high-quality video content as a presenter or with voiceovers • Sizeable contacts book • Strong understanding of social video platforms and what success looks like on those platforms • Speciality and expert knowledge in a specific genre of gaming would be preferable • Knowledge and passion for gaming hardware would be preferable • Experience working for a gaming-focused publication would be preferable • A sizeable social media presence would be preferable • Proven track record for digital storytelling

🏖️ Benefits

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6% • 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. • We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme • Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart • Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment • Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses • Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest • Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes