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Kris Moyse

Nottingham, UK

Summary

Kris writes for Starburst magazine, one of the longest-running and most respected film journals in the industry. Kris provides analytical retrospectives and film reviews while contributing to team projects such as listicles and historical compendiums.

Previously, as Managing Editor of renowned gaming site Destructoid, Kris cultivated a loyal readership by consistently delivering high-calibre daily content, including news, reviews, interviews, and live reports. Kris formed a strong, enduring bond with the community through empathetic, sincere, and adaptive communication.

At Hidden Variable Studios, Kris served as Community Manager for the award-winning fighting game Skullgirls and its hugely successful spin-off, Skullgirls Mobile, engaging audiences through exciting and informative news updates, social media posts, PR emails, merchandise spotlights, and video content.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Staff Writer

Starburst
2018.07 - Current

Film Reviews - New Releases - Analysis - Retrospectives - Listicles

Managing Editor

Destructoid
2017.06 - 2023.07

News - Reviews - Interviews - Guides - Show Reports - Social Media - Community Management - Publisher Relations - Site Moderation - Podcast Host - Staff Training

Community Manager

Hidden Variable Studios
2024.06 - 2025.04

Social Media Management - Content Creation - Media PR - Live Stream Production - Influencer Relations - Stakeholder Reports - Tournament Promotion - Contests - Forum Manager - Patch Notes Editor

Reviews Editor

Gamer Guides
2023.08 - 2024.05

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Media & Communication

Broxtowe College
Nottingham

Skills

  • Dedicated, reliable, & consistent
  • Takes pride in brand voice, optics, & reputation
  • Produces knowledgeable, concise, and engaging writing
  • Editorial experience to management level
  • Deeply passionate about cinema, any genre, era, or country
  • Proficient in relevant tools, inc Photoshop & Wordpress
  • Approachable & empathetic personality
  • Trained in SEO optimization
  • 10,000 articles published online and in print

Professional Statement

Passionate and versatile writer/editor with focus on film & gaming media. With over a decade of experience in journalism, Kris has over 10,000 published articles, online and in print. An adaptable writing style allows for news, critique, analysis, and commentary, delivered with a confident, respectful tone, with accuracy and audience context paramount.    

Highly motivated and steadfastly reliable, Kris can always be expected to maximise their drive, passion, and talent for the betterment of themselves, their colleagues, and the brand. Kris takes pride in their work, ensuring they always reach - and hopefully surpass - editor and audience expectations. 

References

- Charley Price [Co-founder, Hidden Variable Studios]

- Jordan DeVore [Managing Editor, Destructoid]

- Sophia Hayes [Editor-in-Chief, Gamer Guides]

Timeline

Community Manager

Hidden Variable Studios
2024.06 - 2025.04

Reviews Editor

Gamer Guides
2023.08 - 2024.05

Staff Writer

Starburst
2018.07 - Current

Managing Editor

Destructoid
2017.06 - 2023.07

NVQ Level 3 - Media & Communication

Broxtowe College
Kris Moyse