GameStar is looking for a tech writer (m/f/d) for laptops in a permanent position

Are you interested in gaming and office laptops and can list their specifications even in your sleep? Whether it's a high-resolution OLED display, an ultra-thin housing or a long-lasting battery – do you know exactly which features are crucial for different user groups and do you enthusiastically follow every new release on the laptop market?

If you also enjoy writing in-depth reviews, critically questioning products and sharing your expertise in gripping articles, then we have the perfect challenge waiting for you!

As part of our tech editorial team, you report daily on the topic of gaming and office laptops. You primarily write tests, product comparisons and experience reports. With your expertise and tips, you will help our readers find the ideal laptop for their needs and get the most out of it.

To strengthen our team let's search immediately a dedicated tech editor (m/f/d) for the topic of laptops in Munich. Professional experience in the editorial department is an advantage, but motivated career changers are also welcome.

Your tasks include:

• Focus on product testing: You test the latest laptops from the most important manufacturers and write informative test articles
• You will work with us to design uniform test conditions, record measurement data and benchmarks and classify them based on your expertise
• You create high-quality photos for your articles, which you enter into our content management system in an attractive manner
• In addition to tests, you occasionally also write exciting analyses, comparisons and experience reports – based on your expertise and experiments – and thus contribute to a diverse content mix
• You come into contact with important manufacturers and PR contacts from the tech industry

Here is a striking example of a content plan for a week to give you a better idea of ​​the expected mix of topics:

This is what you bring with you:

• You are passionate about the topic of laptops: You are always up to date, have perhaps already tried out numerous laptops and are proactively educating yourself in this area
• You get inspiration from the Internet – whether on Reddit, social media, YouTube or tech sites – in order to knit exciting articles or incorporate the findings into your tests
• You know what motivates the target group, also thanks to observations on social media and in communities
• Strong hands-on mentality: You enjoy working on hardware and software and don't shy away from experimenting yourself
• You are able to convey technical terms and complex topics in an understandable and entertaining way
• You are willing to research thoroughly and can classify issues based on your expertise
• Excellent knowledge of German and good knowledge of English
• You are open to new trends and developments and enjoy learning
• Basic knowledge of SEO, image editing and/or product photography is a plus, but not a requirement
• It is also advantageous, but not a prerequisite, to have initial experience in the video sector, for example you have already written texts for videos or have stood in front of the camera yourself

This is what you get from us

• A full-time position for our location in Munich (work location is in Munich)
• A very good working atmosphere and varied tasks in a dynamic department
• The opportunity and ambition to further build and develop the tech area of ​​GameStar.de
• Lots of editorial guidelines and guides to help you get started and support you in creating articles
• A wide range of further training opportunities, including in the areas of SEO, digital publishing, storytelling and image editing
• Flexible working hours and home office regulations (hybrid model)
• Very good connections to public transport as well as access to various company incentives such as employee discounts, a Nilo Health membership and more.

Don't meet all the requirements? Don't worry, we are looking for people with different skillsets. If we have aroused your interest, we look forward to receiving your complete German-language application including letter of motivation, CV, certificates and Sample item via our online portal!

Apply now as a tech editor for laptops (m/f/d)!

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