Gaming
Ryan Bates
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced writer and editor in varied fields including entertainment, sports, and pop culture. Successfully writes clever copy from the ground up, proofreads and edits with laser accuracy, and assists in promotion of published pieces. Works well in a team or independently to develop pitches or craft content from assigned topics.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Game Writer
Game Night Live!
04.2024 - Current
- Researched and crafted trivia questions for bar trivia games, following established guidelines to ensure game integrity and variety.
- Proofread and edited own material as necessary.
- Fact checked all trivia information to ensure accuracy.
Staff Writer
Last Word On Gaming
04.2024 - Current
- Crafted, edited, and published video game reviews and previews as well as gaming features and list articles.
- Consistently self-promoted published work on social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram.
- Pitched ideas to editorial team with the goal of drawing readers during relevant time periods.
Staff Writer
Valnet
09.2023 - Current
- Created, edited, and submitted topical pieces showcasing names in the world of boxing, including Top Ten lists and short-term feature pieces
- Rigorously fact-checked all statistics, records, and achievements of note for every fighter
- Pitched new ideas to editor
- Began as site editor, responsible for proofreading, editing, fact-checking, and publishing pieces from other members of the team, as well as constructively critiquing work for matters of syntax, punctuation, general tone, and accuracy
- Self-promoted through various social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, and more.
Associate Editor
GameRevolution
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Created, edited, and published gaming news, reviews, and feature/op-ed pieces for one of the longest-standing video game websites online
- Reviewed and previewed games as assigned or selected with analytic objectivity and a humorous slant
- Features and op-eds ranged from "slice of life" pieces to Top 10 Lists
- Covered live events and breaking news as they happened
- Filled in for News Editor during vacations or other time off.
Senior Staff Writer
GotGame (site no longer exists)
06.2011 - 02.2014
- Wrote, edited, and published news, feature, and opinion content for hot gaming website
- Maintained professional contact with publicity, public relations, and marketing teams from several gaming studios
- Previewed and reviewed assigned games
- Attended and covered breaking news and gaming events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Copywriting
Proofreading
Fact-Checking
Interviewing
Team Management
Researching
Editing
Accuracy and Precision`
Background Research
Fact-checking accuracy
Interests
Boxing
Theme Parks
Volunteering
Timeline
Game Writer
Game Night Live!
04.2024 - Current
Staff Writer
Last Word On Gaming
04.2024 - Current
Staff Writer
Valnet
09.2023 - Current
Associate Editor
GameRevolution
09.2013 - 08.2016
Senior Staff Writer
GotGame (site no longer exists)
06.2011 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Santa Barbara
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Moorpark College
05.2001 -