Here at Zelda Universe, we’re all about sharing our love of the Zelda series with fans all over the world. And thanks to the release of Tears of the Kingdom this year, passion for the games has hit an all-time high. To help gamers everywhere as they play through the new game and all of the old favorites, we’ve been creating and updating our walkthroughs and guides.
This is why we’re now looking for new volunteer Guides Writers with a love or and knowledge of Tears of the Kingdom and the entire Zelda series to help us in our mission. If you’re interested in writing about Tears of the Kingdom and other Zelda games, read below to learn more about the Guides Writer position.
Position Description:
Guides writers create the walkthroughs and tutorials that help Zelda fans as they play through the best video games ever made. The content types include full walkthroughs, how-to articles, tips and tricks, and everything in between. As a Guide Writer, you will also help revise and update existing guides to ensure they are up to date and accurate.
Since the entire Zelda Universe team works remotely, communication and collaboration are essential. While you’re working on your projects, you’ll also be expected to keep up to date with any team updates and planning. We occasionally also have Zoom meetings to help everyone get on the same page and workshop our ideas for future projects.
List of duties:
- Researching games and related topics
- Writing walkthroughs and guides
- Gathering screenshots
- Following publication schedules and submitting drafts on time
- Following Zelda Universe publication standards
- Updating previously published walkthroughs and guides
- Attending meetings and providing updates through Zelda Universe’s Slack channels
- Adhering to Zelda Universe’s Code of Conduct
How to apply
If you are interested in this position, please send us your application to jobs@zeldauniverse.net with the subject header “Guides Writer Application.”
Please include:
- Your name
- Your age
- Your resume
- Any social media accounts you’d like to share (X, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.)
Please also provide at least one of the following:
- Published writing samples. Examples include articles, self-published blogs, and guides.
- Unpublished writing samples. Examples include a mock draft of Zelda how-to guide and school essays.
Before you submit your writing examples, you should thoroughly proofread them for spelling errors, grammatical errors, or any other type of errors. Sharing error-proof content is the best way to stand out against the other applicants.
Keep reading to learn more about what you would be doing as a Guides Writer and how volunteering at Zelda Universe works in general.
Guides Writer FAQ
Q: What is involved in writing a guide and being a Guides Writer?
A Guides Writer’s goal is to create walkthroughs and step-by-step instructions that help players with specific quests or objectives. When writing a guide, there are a number of questions you want to keep in mind:
- What might the reader need the most help with?
- Does my guide focus on the specific action the reader will need to perform?
- Are my guide’s instructions clear and easy to understand?
- Does my guide answer the questions the reader had when they first began reading it?
Essentially, you want the guides to give the reader the information they came to it for. This means that each guide must include all essential information, and none of the guides should distract or confuse the reader with information that isn’t necessary.
Q: Will there be deadlines for the guides?
Yes. The Guides team adheres to a schedule, with each person submitting their walkthroughs within predetermined time ranges. Guides can take a while to complete though, so the due dates aren’t as frequent as they are for our other publications teams. Some walkthroughs have higher priorities than others, so we plan their creation accordingly to ensure they are published at the desired times. On average, you can expect to complete at least one project per month.
Q: What equipment will I need for this position?
A working computer and an internet connection — that’s it!
Q: I love to write but I don’t have much past experience. Will I still be considered?
Yes! While we’re interested in seeing any previously published works or articles applicants may have, there are still many ways you can demonstrate your writing abilities. You can send us any blogs, essays, fictional works, or any pieces you are proud of.
If you’re still short on samples, we are also very interested in seeing any mock articles you can produce for the site. Just take a look at our previously published articles on the home page to get a feel for our format, and give it a shot!
Q: What are the perks of writing for Zelda Universe?
There are two common reasons why people join our team: fun and experience.
For fun: Writing is always fun, and so is sharing what you wrote. If you’re a Zelda fan who loves to share your thoughts in a creative way, writing for Zelda Universe is the perfect way to do that. There is an endless variety of different topics to let your imagination run wild writing about.
For experience: Zelda Universe has thousands of regular readers and social media followers. For those of you looking to gain some experience, this is an opportunity to learn how to write content for a large audience.
Building a resume and portfolio of work is essential for those seeking work in all writing-centered and creative fields, and our staff is more than happy to help you improve your writing as you go.
Q: I’m interested in applying but I’m just too busy at the moment. Can I apply at another time?
Of course! We accept new volunteers all year round. If you want to volunteer at a later time, you can look for open positions on our volunteer page.
Q: I have another question that hasn’t been addressed here.
If there is anything else you would like us to clarify regarding the position(s) described here, please send us an email to jobs@zeldauniverse.net with the subject line “Application question.”
