Kotaku Is Hiring A Nights And Weekends Editor

"The Nights and Weekends Editor will work three weekday evenings (3pm - 11pm ET) and Saturday and Sunday (9am - 5pm ET) . During the week, you'll do a mix of writing your own stories and editing stories from staff and freelancers. On the weekends, you'll focus on fast, smart news writing, covering breaking news while also surfacing interesting stories that are going under the radar."

"You are a fit for this role if: You consistently file clean copy and have experience editing others You have a keen news sense and can identify stories our readers care about, especially ones that aren't coming from an industry press release You can self-direct, self-publish, and exercise strong editorial judgment while working solo during off-hours You bring sharp angles and fresh framing to the day's headlines, with a sense of humor, wit, and expertise that matches Kotaku's style"

"This is a position covered under the collective bargaining agreement with the WGA-E. The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $82,000. Kotaku's US office is located in NYC. We are open to both NYC-based and remote candidates. To apply, please email a resume, short cover letter, and 3-5 clips to [e-mail] You have the editorial sensibility to know when a story needs speed, when it needs depth, and when it needs both"

The Nights and Weekends Editor will work three weekday evenings (3pm–11pm ET) and weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 9am–5pm ET). Weeknight duties include writing original stories and editing staff and freelance work. Weekend duties prioritize fast, accurate news coverage, breaking news reporting, and surfacing under-the-radar stories. Candidates must consistently file clean copy, have editing experience, strong news judgment, a punchy writing voice aligned with Kotaku's tone, familiarity with gaming companies and trends, and knowledge of media law and journalistic best practices. The position is WGA-E covered, pays $70,000–$82,000, is based in NYC with remote options, and requires a resume, short cover letter, and 3–5 clips.

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