We are looking for writers and bloggers to contribute (as independent consultants) to our popular racing game site, Race Sim Central, and our other racing game properties including rfactorcentral.com. This is a great opportunity to combine your passion for writing, motorsports and video games.
We are a fun, hard-working team with virtual offices around the world and headquarters in San Francisco, CA. We are dedicated to providing the best community and content for online racing and virtual motorsport. We’re seeking smart, motivated, responsible, and dedicated bloggers and writers to help us connect with and serve our customers.

Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Prepare 5-10 blog posts per week, averaging 150-250 words and including a photo or video whenever possible on Race Sim Central
• Broadcast posts via appropriate social media outlets, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.
• Research hot topics, trends and memes in racing video games including but not limited to Gran Turismo, Need for Speed, iRacing, rFactor, Forza,
• Share the latest and most interesting news from the "real world" motorsport and racing community including IndyCar, F1, NASCAR, FIA GT, WRC, ALMS, LMS, and other race types
• Respond to comments and community feedback
• Use search engine optimization (SEO) and social media optimization (SMO) best practices to drive traffic and audience engagement

Qualifications
The successful candidate must have the following experience and skills:
• A passion for driving and racing games and motorsport (F1, IndyCar, Nascar, etc.)
• Great writing skills; comfortable communicating online, via Twitter, Facebook, and blogging
• At least 1 year of working with an online publication as writer, editor or similar role
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with web technologies (basic HTML)
• Excellent communication skills and an interest in other people's opinions to foster discussion
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, responsible, self-motivated and flexible
• Enthusiastic, personable, and passionate personality
• Must have your own computer equipment and necessary software so that you can work remotely almost all of the time

Requirements
• Cover Letter and Resume required/ Serious Inquiries Only* - to be sent to jobs@ignitegt.com, only those with ‘WRITER / BLOGGER ’ in the subject line will be considered.