Deputy News Editor - PCGamesN - Remote

Location: Fully remote (within UK only) or Hybrid

Closing Date: 18th July 2025 (We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient number of applications have been received)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000 per annum

About PCGamesN

Part of Network N Media, PCGamesN has been a leading voice in PC gaming and hardware since its launch in 2012. Our best-in-class news, guides, and hardware coverage delves deep into PC gaming’s past, present, and future, with a focus on the topics and genres that players care about most. If you can write flawlessly and love seeking out original stories, you could be our next Deputy News Editor.

The role includes writing news stories, editing work to ensure flawlessness, tracking cell output, and ensuring that best practices are adhered to. You will have previous people management experience and strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to adapt on the fly to the ever-changing landscape that is the PCGamesN news desk.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the News Editor and the team to help organise daily workloads.
• Support the team by ideating strong, original angles and headlines while actively pursuing avenues for unique content.
• Write around three PC gaming news stories per day while managing other responsibilities.
• Keep news assets up to date, including key games tracker and freelance documentation.
• Proactively seek and pitch original news opportunities, and conduct interviews and transcription to support this.
• Ensure that content is optimised for audience growth and discovery while adhering to Network N Media processes and SEO best practices.
• Develop relationships with sources within key PC gaming communities.
• Provide constructive feedback to team members to maintain consistently high-quality news output.
• Oversee the news team and news freelance output when the News Editor is absent.
• Plan ahead to ensure the cell hits upcoming embargoes and remains well-organised.
• Occasionally attend and report from industry events.
• Contribute to preview and review output as requested.

You will ideally have:

• The ability to create engaging content that reflects your personality and our brand.
• A strong interest in PC games and exceptional knowledge of gaming culture.
• The ability to maintain an inclusive, respectful team environment.
• Established industry contacts, including PRs, developers, and publishers.
• Experience in planning and writing news content.
• Experience of attending trade shows and securing timely, unique news coverage.
• Proficiency with basic working tools: docs, sheets, task management, etc.
• Attention to detail and excellent organisation.
• Previous Content Management System experience.
• A thorough understanding of online publishing best practices and SEO.

Working for Network N Media:

• 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Celebration Day Leave - A day off to celebrate your birthday or another special annual event.
• Private medical plan through Vitality with enhanced mental health provision.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee social events, including Christmas and summer parties.

If it sounds like the perfect job for you please apply, making sure you include a covering letter, a relevant writing sample, and a CV.

Please note that this role is based either hybrid or can be remote within the UK, with monthly visits to the office as required.

Network N celebrates and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.