News Articles | Game Rant

As a News Writer at Valnet's digital publication Game Rant, I was responsible for creating and delivering engaging, accurate, and slightly SEO-optimized news articles to a wide audience of gamers and streamers. This role required a balance of creativity, technical knowledge, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Pitching News Stories:

Consistently identify and propose relevant, timely news stories.

Ensure all pitches were backed by reliable and credible sources.

SEO-Friendly Headlines:

Craft compelling headlines optimized for both search engines and reader engagement.

Stay updated with SEO best practices to maximize article visibility.

Writing News Stories:

Write concise, informative news articles (400-500 words) that captured the essence of the story.

Maintain an engaging tone suitable for the gaming audience.

Interlinks and Source Links:

Integrate appropriate internal links to boost site navigation and SEO.

Add external links to credible sources to support the article's credibility.

Image Sourcing & Editing:

Source high-quality images from official channels and ensure they were properly credited.

Enhance articles with relevant visuals to increase reader engagement.

Article Formatting:

Adhere to specific editorial guidelines to ensure consistency across the platform.

Structure content for clarity, readability, and visual appeal.

SEO Excerpts and Descriptions:

Write SEO-friendly excerpts and meta descriptions to improve search engine rankings.

Ensure excerpts accurately represented the article content to encourage clicks.

Collaboration:

Work closely with editors to refine pitches, drafts, and final articles.

Incorporate feedback promptly and effectively to meet editorial standards.

Fact-Checking and Research:

Conduct thorough research to verify the accuracy of all information presented.

Fact-check all articles to maintain the site's reputation for credibility and reliability.

Skills Developed

Journalism and Content Creation:

Developed strong writing skills tailored to the news and gaming industries.

Gained experience in producing content under tight deadlines.

SEO Optimization:

Enhanced understanding of SEO principles and best practices.

Applied SEO techniques to improve article visibility and search engine rankings.

Effective Communication and Collaboration:

Strengthened ability to communicate effectively with editors and team members.

Improved collaboration skills through regular feedback and iteration.

Research and Fact-Checking:

Refined research techniques to gather accurate and relevant information.

Ensured the integrity and reliability of all published content.

This role at Game Rant allowed me to hone my abilities in digital content creation, SEO, and journalism, equipping me with the skills necessary to thrive in the fast-paced environment of online media.