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Role: PokerNews Social Content Creator (Freelance)
The PokerNews Digital Media team is seeking enthusiastic freelance content creators to join our live events crew. We travel internationally, providing fans with audiovisual coverage of the top poker events held at some of the most renowned venues. PokerNews serves as the exclusive live reporting partner at the World Series of Poker and is the official live reporting partner for PokerStars and the European Poker Tour, along with many other major tournaments across the globe.
If this sounds like the dream job for you, don’t miss out on this chance to join a group of experienced professionals in an exciting position that will allow you to grow as a content creator and use your creativity with poker.
The Ideal Candidate
- A passion for poker and it’s characters
- Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written)
- Able to work independently and be self-motivated
- Capable of adapting and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
- Video editing experience
- Graphic Design experience
- Aware of the latest trends in Social Media
- 21 years of age or older
Responsibilities Include
- Create short form content of live poker events and series
- Handling the PokerNews social media accounts
- Conduct interviews with winners and other notable poker players on and off camera
- Available to travel to events around the world
For a glimpse at the PokerNews audiovisual coverage at tournaments, check out our Instagram page.
What’s In It For You?
Content Creators are compensated with a day rate on a per-event basis. You’ll join a team that travels to worldwide events (together, or sometimes as a one-man army) throughout the year to give an insight into what's going down on and off the felt.
How To Get Involved?
If you think you’re the right fit for the PokerNews Digital Media team, submit examples of your previous work and your work experience, a brief motivational letter, and your contact information.
What Happens Next?
We will do our best to respond to qualified candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria, we’ll invite you to a Zoom interview.
Specialising in high-quality content for millions of users around the globe, PokerNews is the world’s leading authority on all things poker. The site provides a range of daily news, reviews and strategies, and prides itself on comprehensive live coverage of poker events from all corners of the world.
Attracting both new and experienced players alike, our customers also find exclusive videos, podcasts, poker room reviews, and much, much more!
Role: PokerNews Live Reporter (Freelance)
The PokerNews Live Events team is expanding and looking for passionate poker writers to join our roster of live reporters. We travel the globe to bring fans live coverage of the biggest events at the most prestigious poker venues around the world. PokerNews is the exclusive live reporting partner of the World Series of Poker, plus an official live reporting partner for PokerStars and many other events worldwide.
We are currently seeking candidates to join our team for the upcoming 2025 WSOP in Las Vegas, plus other exciting events this year. If this opportunity sounds right for you, don’t miss out on your chance to learn from our industry-leading group of experienced professionals in an exciting job that will help take your poker writing to the next level!
The Ideal Candidate:
- A passion for poker and its players
- Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written)
- Able to work independently and be self-motivated
- Capable of adapting and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
- Prior writing experience is great, but we train motivated candidates
- 21 years of age or older
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide real-time coverage of live or online poker events and series
- Work directly with our editorial team to preview and recap events daily
- Conduct interviews with winners and other notable poker players
- Other opportunities to contribute editorial coverage to PokerNews
- Available to travel to events around the world
For a glimpse at the PokerNews live reporting team in action, check out our coverage of the 2024 World Series of Poker. Highly motivated and creative writers with a passion for poker are encouraged to send writing samples to our management team.
What's In It For You?
Live reporters are compensated with a day rate on a per-event basis. You'll join a team that travels to worldwide events all year long to bring live updates to our readers. Additionally, PokerNews compensates live reporters for their travel time, accommodations, and living expenses throughout events.
How To Get Involved
If you think joining the PokerNews live reporting team might be right for you, submit a writing sample that meets the following criteria:
Answer the prompt: “What is the most memorable moment in WSOP history?”
Consider the following guidelines for your submission:
- Written in your own words
- No more than 500 words in length
- A short introduction with the main points covered
- Highlight the key players involved
- Give historical context to the moment
- A short conclusion
- Your writing sample should be submitted in Word or PDF format
- Include your name only, other contact information is not necessary until later in the process and we will respond via email
- Please do not submit a CV/resume until requested
What Happens Next?
We will do our best to respond to qualified candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria, we’ll invite you to a Zoom interview.
About PokerNews
PokerNews is part of Flutter Entertainment Plc, a global sports betting, gaming and entertainment provider headquartered in Dublin and part of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange. Flutter brings together exceptional brands, products and businesses and a diverse global presence in a safe, responsible and ultimately sustainable way.
We are an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on any protected caracteristic as defined by applicable law. We will look to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process. If you need assistance, please contact [email protected]. Please note we cannot accept general applications; this inbox is just for providing support to those who need it.
Our roles follow a hybrid approach to working, allowing you to combine working from home with working in our modern offices. These discussions are between you and your manager to find the best pattern for you both! We will kit you out to work from home, but know that working as a team is what makes us great and spending quality time together is essential for keeping us mission-aligned.
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