Hi, I am Sayem. I like writing things.

I am Sayem Ahmed, a writer, editor and content marketer with over a decade of experience in Gaming, Tech and Entertainment.

Skills

  • Writing (duh)
  • Project Management
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • SEO / SEM
  • Content Marketing
  • PR Management
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Team Management

Achievements

  • MCV 30 Under 30 2023
  • Co-Author: Elden Ring Books of Knowledge Vol I & II
  • Built audiences from 0 to millions of readers
June 16, 2022

Tech Editor: Dexerto.com

Grew an audience from zero to millions of monthly readers using SEO research & killer coverage. Role redundant in September 2024 during company-wide layoffs.

June 16, 2022
September 10, 2021

Co-Author: FuturePress

Co-authored two guidebooks about universally acclaimed Video Game Elden Ring in partnership with FromSoftware & FuturePress. (Performed alongside FT work)

September 10, 2021
September 1, 2021

News & Deals Editor: WePC.com

Led PC Hardware news & deals coverage. Managed freelancers & staff over Black Friday season with six-figure results at an intense content startup .

September 1, 2021
January 5, 2021

Marketing Specialist: Cooler Master

Managed PR & Marketing activity in the UK. Emails, Influencers, Social Media, the whole shebang for Performance PC brand.

January 5, 2021
May 1, 2019

Creative Content Manager: U Account

Worked on seven-figure campaign including Content Design, SEO, UX Copywriting, Social Media and Research. Left following company sale.

May 1, 2019
January 5, 2018

Marketing Exec: U Account

Social Media, Reputation Management, Lead Generation & Earned Media for fledgling Fintech brand.

January 5, 2018
January 10, 2017

Social & Content Exec: The Hut Group

Social Media & Community Management, SEO Management & Email Management for Geek-focused Ecom brand Zavvi.

January 10, 2017
April 16, 2016

Social Media Manager: Green Man Gaming

Social Media & Community Management & Video Production for Video Game Ecom brand.

April 16, 2016
May 1, 2016

Marketing Exec: Curve Games

PR, Marketing & Video Production for indie Video Game publishing label. (Contracted Role.)

May 1, 2016
January 1, 2011

Freelance Writer

Writing news, Reviews, Interviews and Features about Video Games and Consumer Tech.

Bylines:
• VICE
• The Telegraph
• Playboy
• Red Bull
• Eurogamer
• VG247
• USGamer
• Sports Illustrated
• Techopedia
• Trusted Reviews
• GamesTM
• Gamespot
• Gamesradar+
• GamesMaster
• GLHF
• Kotaku
• Nintendo Life
• IGN
• International Business Times UK
• Bleeding Cool
• Anime News Network
• MyM Magazine
• Unwinnable

January 1, 2011

Contact

ssayemahmed(at)gmail(dot)com
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