What We Expect From Our Writers

Above all else we expect our writers to have a passion for video games. While XboxEdge.com is an Xbox 360 website, we don’t ignore the existence of other platforms and often write articles regarding the video game industry as a whole. We encourage our writers to reflect upon the development of games for other systems and incorporate them into their articles regarding the Xbox 360.

All writers of XboxEdge.com are expected to be dedicated, mature and have a solid grasp of the English language (proper grammar, punctuation, etc).

Available Writing Positions – Which is Right For You?

We are looking for both news editors and original content creators.

Original content creators are expected to create their own content. Content would range from writing reviews, opinion pieces on a current news story, editorial topics (regarding a specific game, trend or the video game industry) to writing guides. We would like our writers to contribute writing one article per week at minimum.

News Editors are expected to keep XboxEdge.com updated with the latest news stories regarding the Xbox 360, Xbox Live, and the video game industry as a whole. We want news editors who are familiar with gathering video game news via the internet and who regularly keep up to date regarding anything and everything video games. We would like our news editors to contribute writing three to five news stories a week at minimum. Some weeks, particularly around E3, PAX and other video game conventions require additional updates.

The roles of original content creators and news editors are not exclusive from one another. We often encourage our writers to participate in both roles.

While we appreciate the work and effort that goes into writing articles, both of the above writing positions are currently not paid but XboxEdge.com does offer the opportunity to have your writing exposed to thousands of readers and video game fans every month.

If Your Interested in Writing for Us Please Look At The Following Requirements:

If you’re interested in writing for us please read and follow all of the instructions below before submitting your application. Incomplete applications will be ignored – if you can’t follow instructions now there is nothing preventing us from assuming that you won’t be able to follow instructions when we contact you to write for us.

Those interested in writing for XboxEdge.com must have:

• A passion for video games. High gamerscores are not required but experience with multiple different games and genres are recommended.


• Solid writing ability and a grasp of basic spelling and grammar is required. We’ll assume that the quality of writing in your application is the same quality of writing you’ll contribute to your articles.


• Regularity. We want contributors who can commit to writing on a regular basis.


• For original content creators - we want those who can write an article at least once per week.


• For news editors, we want people who can commit to keeping the site updated with the latest news, a minimum of three to five news stories per week (more is optimal).

There are a few technical requirements that should be considered as well:

• A working computer with available access to a reliable internet connection.


• *Knowledge of basic HTML – though not required it can help out while editing articles.


• Readily available contact information. We need to be able to get a hold of you whether it is through email, IM, Twitter, Facebook, etc.

Ready to write for us? If you meet the above requirements send an application to apply @ xboxedge.com (without the spaces) with the following:

• Use the subject line of your full name and the position(s) your applying for i.e.:  “John Doe – Original Content”.


• Availability information – when and how often you will usually be able to post, best times to contact you.


• Explanation of why you are right for writing for XboxEdge.com.


• Short background on your history with videogames, what you’re currently playing, how long you have been gaming, etc.


• The country/state/province in which you reside.


• No attachments, include everything you’re submitting in the body of the email.

For those applying for original content creators please be sure to include:

• A 300-500 word sample article or partial review so that we can get a feel for your writing.


• Also include three sample topics you may write about for future editorial articles.

For those applying for news editors please be sure to include:

• A 100-500 word news article of a recent story in the same formatting as current XboxEdge.com news stories. This is to get a feel for your writing ability and how well you report on current events.

Thanks for your interest in writing for XboxEdge.com and we look forward to your submissions.