Remote Writer wanted (game design) | $40 per hour (contract)

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: LIQUID & GRIT

As a writer at Liquid & Grit, you’ll work with a team of editors and analysts to tear down mobile game releases, provide game design analysis, and examine market trends. Your work will be published in reports that go out to thousands of subscribers from the biggest game developers in the world.

Writing at Liquid & Grit is hard. It requires a unique combination of technical chops, creative insights, and conversational style. But for the right candidate, it’s an amazing position that offers autonomy and allows you to set your own schedule, all while working as part of a team to put out great products.

This is a remote contract position for consistent, ongoing work: 20–25 hours per week at $40/hour. The more versatile your skills, the more work we’ll be able to give you.

ABOUT LIQUID & GRIT

Liquid & Grit provides analysis for leading mobile game developers. We break down popular apps like Angry Birds, MARVEL Strike Force, and Township to see what makes them work and help make them even better. We are located in California but have an entirely remote workforce.

WHAT WE OFFER

• $40/hour starting rate
• Respect for your time and labor
• The ability to set your own schedule and availability
• Recurring assignments with reliable hours
• A collaborative and friendly working environment

OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW

• The Ideal Applicant
• Is an all-star writer
• Works autonomously
• Has a solid understanding of game design
• Can perform research in a variety of fields
• Isn’t afraid of some light number-crunching
• Is familiar with Google Docs
• Bonus: Has basic visual design skills and experience with Keynote

HOW TO APPLY

We are a unique company that hires almost exclusively based on tests. This allows us to find the most talented candidates regardless of education or experience. If you pass the test, you’ll get hired for a trial period at the full rate of $40/hour.

To apply, fill out an application by clicking this link. The application consists of two short tests that imitate the work you’ll be doing if hired and are the main tool we’ll use to evaluate your abilities.
Thanks for reading. We look forward to seeing your work!

Note: Please do not contact us about your application. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only reach out to successful applicants. Please be assured that we review all applications.

CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

Applications: Via the webform

Website: https://www.liquidandgrit.com/

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