DualShockers values honest and unbiased writers who write what they feel without the thought of constraints. If you think you have the balls to join the DualShockers team and promote honest game coverage for our readers, then, by all means, feel free to apply. Applicants must have a sheer obsession with gaming, and a great conversational writing voice. A mild dose of psychological disorders is also welcomed as sanity won’t be too much of your companion in this business.

We receive inquiries daily, so please take a couple of minutes out of your busy day to email us two samples of your writing, as well as whatever conceited thoughts you have about how great of a writer you are, and how much others envy your existence in this world.Please make sure to include how long you’ve been gaming in that with the addition of why and how your awesomeness will benefit DualShockers and the gaming community. If you have the IQ of someone who just stumbled out of a sheep orgy or the personality of a dead moth, please refrain from applying. We will ridicule you beyond belief.

DualShockers keeps applications on file for future references. All emails will get responded to accordingly. If you’re not contacted for the writing position you applied for, please don’t hyperventilate and get nervous. This only means that we aren’t currently looking for any writers.

Those of you interested in coming to write with us, note that it isn’t always fun and games (even though the gaming industry is filled with both). The following is a list of things that we require from our writers:

• Coverage over a three-hour time period per weekday (or coverage over both days of the weekend for writers looking to do that). Note: Posts can be scheduled ahead of time to work around your needs.
• Knowledge of games and the gaming industry. To write about it, you must be familiar with it.
• A strong emphasis in English grammar (e.g. can spell and use punctuation accordingly).
• Self motivated and a self starter to the point of not needing to be micro-managed.
• Journalism experience is a plus, but not necessary.
• A passionate attitude toward the industry we’re covering. You have to want to be here and want to be writing about an industry you love.
• The ability to take assignments from a staff of senior editors, whether it be simple news or a far-reaching editorial.
• The ability to take constructive criticism and use that to improve both yourself and your writing.

If you’re brought on board to write with the team, you will be given a 30 day grace period in which the editors will evaluate your consistency and overall performance. If decided that you’re not an eligible candidate for the DualShockers team, we will tap your head, thank you, and remove you from the staff.

We require that all applicants know that although this isn’t a paid job, we certainly treat it as one, and will attempt to treat our writers accordingly.

Think you have what it takes? Feel free to send the requested information to jobs@dualshockers.com

DualShockers is currently looking for:

• Weekday late afternoon & evening writers
• Writers with an interest in covering sports titles (although you will still be required to be versatile and write about many aspects of the industry and game genres).

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