The team at MeinMMO is looking for reinforcement in our Tech and Hardware department. Apply now for a position with us, where you can independently write news, stories, analyses, guides, and specials on technology and hardware from your home office or in our office in Munich.
What we are looking for: If you are applying for our position as (Junior) Tech Editor, you should be passionate about hardware and technology in the PC and console area.
Do you love optimizing your Nintendo Switch with cases and analog stick grips, or do you like picking up ten controllers for the PlayStation to find the best one?
Do you want to help our readers get the most out of their hardware or even discover new ones – with tips, guides, and creative self-experiments? Then you are in the right place with us!
This is important to us:
- You are fascinated by gaming tech and hardware, e.g., consoles, gaming PCs and laptops, peripherals, or tech gadgets
- Dull news is not for you; you are always looking for exciting stories to inspire many more tech enthusiasts with your content
- You live in practice, not in theory; you enjoy tinkering with settings or seeking creative solutions to hardware problems
- You can explain technical terms and complex topics in an understandable and entertaining way
- You engage with like-minded individuals and immerse yourself in communities to know what the target audience is currently interested in
- You are willing to conduct thorough research and can assess facts with your expertise
- Excellent German skills and good English skills
- You always give your articles a unique spin that makes them enjoyable to read
- You know how to report on tech topics in an informative yet entertaining manner
- You are open to new trends and developments and enjoy learning
- Basic knowledge in SEO, image editing, and/or product photography is a plus, but not a requirement
- Also advantageous, but not required, are initial experiences in the video area, e.g., you have written texts for videos or stood in front of the camera yourself
We would like to fill the position on 01.07.2022. Maybe with you.
This is your job
As a (Junior) Tech Editor, you will be part of our editorial team and help MeinMMO shape the reporting with a focus on tech and hardware. We are grateful for suggestions and input on how we can improve this area even further.
As a (Junior) Tech Editor, you are not only well-versed in your field but also follow new trends and understand how to tell exciting, unique stories about tech products.
You enjoy trying new things and engage intensively with products, features, and software or app solutions.
Your responsibilities:
- You research, write, and edit tech articles for MeinMMO.de, including “Hands On” reports, guides, news, and columns
- You can express your creativity and contribute to a unique content mix
- You optimize articles for search engines (SEO) and Google Discover, and maintain them in an appealing format in our content management system
- You conceptualize new article and video formats together with the team
- You receive clear guidelines and coaching in all relevant areas such as SEO, digital publishing, storytelling, and image editing
- You analyze data with appropriate tools to find relevant topics and prepare articles suitable for the target audience
- You come into contact with important manufacturers from the tech industry
- You will be part of a growing tech & hardware team with common goals and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals writing for GamePro.de and GameStar.de
This is MeinMMO
Who we are: MeinMMO was founded in September 2013. Since March 2016, we are part of Webedia Gaming. We maintain an independent editorial team, most of whom work from their home office. We draw on resources in our headquarters in Munich, where the editorial team of GameStar is also located. Both GameStar and MeinMMO and GamePro are part of the Webedia Gaming GmbH.
The focus of MeinMMO is on popular service games that are continuously developed and played together online. This includes titles such as games from the “Call of Duty” series, World of Warcraft, Lost Ark, Pokémon GO, GTA Online, Fortnite, Destiny 2, or FIFA 22.
What we offer:
- A full-time position for our location in Munich (or from home office)
- A very good working atmosphere and varied tasks in a dynamic department
- The opportunity and ambition to further build and shape the tech & hardware area of Mein-MMO.de and Webedia
- A wide range of training opportunities
- Flexible working hours and home office regulations
- A very good connection to public transport
Conditions and Application
When is the job? From 01.07.2022.
How many hours is the job? 40 hours a week, with flexible working hours.
What about payment? Details will be clarified in a personal conversation.
What should be included in the application?
- A cover letter
- Your tabular resume
- Certificates
- Writing samples
Where should the application be sent? Please use our online portal at this link.
When can I expect a response? In general, you should receive a reaction from us within 14 days. If the period is exceeded, we recommend that you proactively reach out to us again.
Note on data protection: After we have hired someone, we will delete all applications. But before that, everyone should have received a positive or negative response.
