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Game Rant was the first job I got outside of the service industry, and it is by far the best one I've ever had. It's completely remote, and as a contributor, you make your own schedule. You write when you want, and about what you want (assuming it is approved).

The team leads are earnest and hard-working, and even their harshest criticisms are usually pretty fair. I've had no significant issues with any of them over the years.

My fellow contributors are great. I've made friends with several, and even had some approach me with some incredibly sensitive and challenging struggles, creating an unforgettable situation where I was able to help them make their situation even better. They are supportive, positive, and hard-working.

Admittedly, things can be rough at times. Pleasing the algorithm is hard, and it means editors are constantly shifting approaches to pitches and content that can be difficult to keep up with. Even so, they are generally open about their processes.

The wages you get at start are admittedly pretty low. Even with bonuses, it is pretty hard to earn a livable wage off of the baseline commission rate, meaning you'll likely need a second job. However, there are opportunities to make additional compensation at certain milestones, though they are not well-telegraphed.

But even so, it's definitely all worth it. I've had the chance to speak with some of my heroes in the gaming industry via interviews, get behind-the-scenes opportunities with developers, and other awesome perks, all while honing my skills, building my portfolio, and writing about the things I love.

All told, I'm proud to work at Game Rant, and I hope I'll be able to keep writing for them for many years.

GameRant seems OK at first, until you get into the training. You are not paid for your training - and it's extensive. After spending at least 10-15 hours reading through the training and writing your first article (which is only paid out at $20), you then start your first few articles, which may be VERY different than what you trained for. For example, every writer needs to train in how to write a list, and there are about 200 rules to follow. But when you're writing, you might be hired as a Commerce writer and not even be writing lists. Therefore, you have to do an entirely separate training to learn how to write the other articles. All in all, I spent about 30 hours training and was paid about $150 after training, and then spent an additional 4-5 hours on average PER ARTICLE and got paid $20-30 after those 4-5 hours of work. Oh, and don't forget that you'll probably have to edit your articles after you're done too, which means more hours spent for that $20-30. There are more freelancing opportunities out there, guys -- don't sink your time into this one.

Over the years I got small pay raises along with more responsibilities. It was a great environment, and I loved working there. Then I was told a very vague reason that I will no longer be contributing. No option to plead a case or warning that it was coming. While this does sadden me, the people were very friendly, and the higher-ups were very nurturing and kind people.

A low-stress environment with lots of freebies thrown one's way. I enjoyed it. Sad that it had to end so abruptly and out of nowhere despite not once ever missing my quota.

GameRant has helped me turn my passion for games into a career. I'm surrounded by amazing writers and leads who always push and encourage me to constantly improve, understand players' concerns, and push out articles that actually provide value to readers. 

Working for GameRant has been nothing but positive. Sure, the grind can be a bit exhausting at times, but it becomes rewarding with several performance incentives. 

Among several big-name websites I've worked for over the years, my experience with GameRant has been amazing. 

Job is entirely remote, so it's nice to be able to choose the pace you work at and exactly how much work you do every day. However, to make a liveable wage you would have to work insane amounts per day, and it all depends on the topics that are available/how many topics you can come up with. If you have specific expertise in something - a game, a movie, etc - but someone else is covering it so extensively that you can't find anything to write about, you have to deal with that issue yourself. Editors are usually fine, but there are some that seem to make up their own rules and will nitpick your submissions to death.

This place expects you to crank out content like you’re a robot. You’re expected to write a ridiculous amount of stuff for absolutely no pay whatsoever. This is the worst pay I have ever seen in the industry, which is insane since they’re one of the biggest names. Plus, the management is awful. They act like you should be dedicated solely to pushing out random content when they don’t pay you anything. Then, they get mad if you try to balance this with an actual job that pays money. 

I get to write about the things I'm most excited and passionate about, and I get rewarded for my work fairly (though my nationality/geographical location plays a big part in this).

Workplace culture is a nice mix of professional and casual. Everyone knows when to cut a little loose and when to take things seriously, resulting in an environment that's both quite chill and productive (in as far as remote workplaces go).

I’ve been working with Gamerant for over two years now, and although I was initially intimidated by how well-established the site is, I’ve only had positive experiences. The editorial team is kind and approachable. If you’re dedicated and consistently put in the effort, there are definitely opportunities for growth. Overall, Gamerant has been a great place to work. 

Despite the low pay for the effort required, it's one of the best experiences I've had. 

Freedom to pitch your ideas, and the staff are very friendly and do not speak in any condescending or patronising manner.

If you're a regular gamer and spend a lot of time discussing video games, TV, or movies, it's definitely something you should go for.

The only downside as mentioned before is the low pay, but if this increases, it would be an even greater opportunity!

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Worked writing freelance articles and had heard good things, spent a decent amount of time learning how to use the systems and training, only to find the pay is insultingly low. You could easily spend a good few hours writing an article to only make £15, some gets taxed by the conversion company and, you can even withdraw unless you make a minimum of £50 so you would have to grind really hard to make any liveable income. 

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