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Specialising in high-quality content for millions of users around the globe, PokerNews is the world’s leading authority on all things poker. The site provides a range of daily news, reviews and strategies, and prides itself on comprehensive live coverage of poker events from all corners of the world.
Attracting both new and experienced players alike, our customers also find exclusive videos, podcasts, poker room reviews, and much, much more!
Role: PokerNews Live Reporter
The PokerNews Live Events team is expanding and looking for passionate poker writers to join our roster of live reporters. We travel the globe to bring fans live coverage of the biggest events at the most prestigious poker venues around the world. PokerNews is the exclusive live reporting partner of the World Series of Poker, plus an official live reporting partner for PokerStars and many other events worldwide.
If this opportunity sounds right for you, don’t miss out on your chance to learn from our industry-leading group of experienced professionals in an exciting job that will help take your poker writing to the next level!
The Ideal Candidate:
- A passion for poker and its players
- Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written)
- Able to work independently and be self-motivated
- Capable of adapting and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
- Prior writing experience is great, but we train motivated candidates
- 21 years of age or older
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide real-time coverage of live or online poker events and series
- Work directly with our editorial team to preview and recap events daily
- Conduct interviews with winners and other notable poker players
- Other opportunities to contribute editorial coverage to PokerNews
- Available to travel to events around the world
For a glimpse at the PokerNews live reporting team in action, check out our coverage of the 2024 World Series of Poker. Highly motivated and creative writers with a passion for poker are encouraged to send writing samples to our management team.
What's In It For You?
Live reporters are compensated with a day rate on a per-event basis. You'll join a team that travels to worldwide events all year long to bring live updates to our readers. Additionally, PokerNews compensates live reporters for their travel time, accommodations, and living expenses throughout events.
How To Get Involved
If you think joining the PokerNews live reporting team might be right for you, submit a writing sample that meets the following criteria:
Answer the prompt: “In your own words, recap your favorite moment in European Poker Tour history”.
Consider the following guidelines for your submission:
- No more than 500 words in length
- A short introduction with the main points covered
- Highlight the key players involved
- Give historical context to the moment
- A short conclusion
- Your writing sample should be submitted in Word or PDF format
- Include your name only. Other contact information is not necessary until later in the process, and we will respond via email
- Please do not submit a CV/resume until requested
What Happens Next?
We will do our best to respond to qualified candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria, we’ll invite you to a Zoom interview.
About PokerNews
PokerNews is part of Flutter Entertainment Plc, a global sports betting, gaming and entertainment provider headquartered in Dublin and part of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange. Flutter brings together exceptional brands, products and businesses and a diverse global presence in a safe, responsible and ultimately sustainable way.
We are an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on any protected cracteristic as defined by applicable law. We will look to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process. If you need assistance, please contact [email protected]. Please note we cannot accept general applications; this inbox is just for providing support to those who need it.
Our roles follow a hybrid approach to working, allowing you to combine working from home with working in our modern offices. These discussions are between you and your manager to find the best pattern for you both! We will kit you out to work from home, but know that working as a team is what makes us great and spending quality time together is essential for keeping us mission-aligned.
Want a seat at the table? Apply now!
