Trading Card Game Writer

TheGamer | Trading Card Game Writer

*This is a freelance, remote position.*

TheGamer is looking for eager and talented Trading Card Game Writers to join our team.

As a Trading Card Game Writer, you'll put your knowledge of trading card games to work, with a focus on Riftbound. If you share a passion for Riftbound and League of Legends, love writing, and are willing to learn, we'd love to hear from you!

Your Responsibilities

• Identify and report on trading card game trends in a timely manner
• Contribute by writing guides, news, and features on trading card games
• Source original stories through investigative work or social trends (e.g., Reddit)
• Stay up to date with the game's meta and report on notable changes
• Cover trading card financials, including chase versions and price movements
• Work with PR contacts to secure original, engaging content such as interviews

What We Offer

• A flexible schedule
• A remote freelance position you can do from anywhere
• Exposure to TheGamer's large and passionate audience, giving you a real opportunity to make an impact

Experience and Skills

• Experience writing guides, news, and features, ideally in the trading card space
• Knowledge on Riftbound trading card game and League of Legends universe
• Plays or has played card games in a professional or competitive setting
• Comfortable working with Public Relations teams

Nice to Have

• Understanding of card financials such as price tracking, speculation, scalping etc.
• Established industry contacts
• Access to filming equipment for short-form vertical content
• Knowledge of video editing
• Understanding of statistics
• Willingness to travel

How to Apply

If you're interested in this role, please upload the following in the fields below:

• Your CV
• 3–5 sample articles that show your range, such as news, in-depth guides, and/or features in the trading card game space

*Please note that TheGamer has a zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism and on the use of AI content-generation tools. Any evidence of plagiarism or AI-generated content in your application will negatively affect your consideration for the role.*

Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if your experience looks like a match for this role.

TheGamer is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.

Experience writing guides, news, and features, ideally in trading card space; knowledge of Riftbound and League of Legends; competitive card game experience; comfortable with PR teams; CV and 3-5 sample articles required.

Key Responsibilities

• writing guides
• reporting trends
• covering news

Job Details

• Category: Communications and Public Affairs
• Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
• Commitment: Contract
• Workplace: Remote — United States
• Languages: English

About Valnet

A digital media company that owns and operates online publications. — Industry: Media and Communications