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Pocket Gamer is hiring! Join us as a contributing video editor or presenter

Pocket Gamer is hiring! Join us as a contributing video editor or presenter
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After a record-breaking couple of years here on the 'wordy side' of Steel Media (Pocket Gamer, 148Apps, AppSpy and friends), we're looking to properly relaunch and revitalise our video side. As such we are now recruiting for multiple contributing video editors & presenters to form a new team.

The ideal candidate will love mobile games and have experience working with Premiere Pro and After Effects, you'll have ideally already created content for consumers before and have an understanding of Youtube and SEO best practice. The role is remote, and we are very flexible with working hours - we are willing to discuss full-time, part-time or freelance duties.

In addition to the Pocket Gamer Youtube channel, there's also opportunity for additional work with our marketing, sales and event teams, which can be discussed as part of the role.

Head over to Pocket Gamer Biz to read the job listing, or check out the key skills listed for the Contributing Video Editors & Presenters role below.

CONTRIBUTING VIDEO EDITORS & PRESENTERS – POCKET GAMER Key skills

Experience with Premiere Pro and After Effects
Ability to capture gameplay from mobile devices (using onboard recording / external recording hardware
Great presentation skills and an ability to discuss games on mic in an engaging manner
Understanding of core video and sound engineering principles
A knack for writing for B2C audiences and a willingness to adapt information into appealing scripts
An understanding of YouTube, Twitch and SEO best practice
Creative by nature and adaptable
Comfortable with a fast-paced working environment
Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a small team
Highly organised, able to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively
Able to conduct research independently

Additional desirable skills

A keen interest in mobile games
Some knowledge of the games industry as a whole
Some prior experience in video production
Experience using content management systems, YouTube’s interface, social media and other platforms

Dann Sullivan
Dann Sullivan
A job in retail resulted in a sidestep into games writing back in 2011. Since then Dann has run or operated several indie game focused websites. They're currently the Editor-in-Chief of Pocket Gamer Brands, and are determined to help the site celebrate the latest and greatest games coming to mobile.