Pcgamesn Hardware Writer

**Working for Network N Media**

Were a fun and friendly company offering an informal working environment with offices in central Bath. We are always growing, we work fast but accurately, we have an international reach and we are nerdy as hell We are committed to being an inclusive workplace and have various groups and events to hear underrepresented voices including Women, Neurodiversity, Diversity and Pride.

Our people are responsible for our success, so it is only fair we give plenty in return, including:
- 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays- Celebration Day Leave - A day off to celebrate your birthday, or another special annual event thats personal to you- Private medical plan through Vitality with enhanced mental health provision- Auto-enrolment pension- Employee Assistance Programme- Techscheme- Cyclescheme- Discounted Gift Card scheme
- Employee social events, including Christmas & summer parties

**About us**

Network N Media is one of the fastest-growing media businesses in the UK and US, and owns several world-class brands including PCGamesN, The Loadout, Pocket Tactics and Wargamer. Were an ambitious and friendly company that celebrates passion, expertise, and nerdiness.

**About the hardware editorial team**

We are all enthusiastic PC gamers, and we are always chomping at the bit to get our hands on the latest PC gaming hardware With years of experience at our fingertips (and were writers, so we mean this literally), we find nothing more joyful than sharing our expert PC tech reviews, guides and news with our millions of readers.

Our genuine interest and passion for PC hardware drives us to want to spoil our audience with the very best content. Whether thats testing the latest tech to give an honest review, getting confirmation on a rumour, or writing a news story that everyone from a novice to a pro can get something out of, we strive to be our readers first-choice website for authoritative information.

**The Role**

Youll be working with, and learning from, some of the most experienced hardware writers in the industry, and were looking for a writer to join the team who is equally as keen to share their passion for PC hardware in an informative and interesting way to engage our readers. As someone who knows their stream processors from their Steam Decks, you will write accurate and informative news stories about the latest advances in PC gaming hardware, and find the right angle to enable each story to reach the widest audience.

As a PCGamesN Hardware Writer you will also have the chance to get your hands on the latest exciting tech that powers the games we love, and find out exactly what makes it tick. Youll be researching how the latest PC gear works, and also reviewing it. This will include testing and benchmarking products, and building on your knowledge and expertise to tell our readers whether theyre any good or not.

In addition to writing news and reviews, youll also be writing technical how-to guides, op-eds and features about the PC hardware landscape, as well as contributing to our system requirements and best settings guides. Youll also have a role in workshopping headlines and discussing strategy.

**You will be responsible for**:
- Writing news and features every week- Writing and maintaining a library of guide content- Working with the Hardware Editor and wider team to improve the quantity and quality of our hardware content, growing the audience and renown of PCGN as a hardware resource- Benchmarking, testing, and reviewing newly released hardware products- Working with our Ecommerce Editor to maximise affiliate opportunities in the hardware market- Building and maintaining relationships with manufacturers, PRs, etc.- Representing Network N at industry events- Developing awareness of and deploying SEO best practices to maximise traffic- Other as requested by the Hardware Editor, Deputy Hardware Editor or Group Editor

**Person specification**:
- Solid technical knowledge in the basics of how key PC hardware, such as CPUs and GPUs, work in games. You already know the difference between FSR and DLSS and you cant wait to find out more- The ability to write coherently, quickly, and accurately across a range of content forms to hit daily departmental goals- An interest in learning more about PC hardware and improving your technical knowledge is essential- The ability to explain technical concepts in clear, understandable language thats accessible to both novices and tech experts- A keen interest in PC gaming hardware and a good knowledge of the industry- Proactivity, attention to detail, and excellent organisation skills- Knowledge and experience of best SEO practice is desirable, but full training can be providedMust be able to produce proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment

**Please note: A writing sample must be included with your cover letter**

**Please note that this role can be remote within the UK, with occasional visits to the office in Bath as r