Last month, we asked for applications from people who were interested in joining the DS and Wii Fanboy blog teams, and we were rewarded with great, teetering piles of posts. On that front, we've got good news, and maybe some bad news. At last, we are nearing some decisions. Unfortunately, this means that if you haven't heard from us, you're probably not going to. Sadly, we do not have time to respond to every application individually, but we can say that, on the whole, the applications we received this time around were fantastic and competition was extremely fierce. Go ahead and pat yourselves on the back if you applied, because you deserve it. And watch this space for new fanboys -- they should be appearing soon!
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Attention all would-be Fanboy bloggers: update
Last month, we asked for applications from people who were interested in joining the DS and Wii Fanboy blog teams, and we were rewarded with great, teetering piles of posts. On that front, we've got good news, and maybe some bad news. At last, we are nearing some decisions. Unfortunately, this means that if you haven't heard from us, you're probably not going to. Sadly, we do not have time to respond to every application individually, but we can say that, on the whole, the applications we received this time around were fantastic and competition was extremely fierce. Go ahead and pat yourselves on the back if you applied, because you deserve it. And watch this space for new fanboys -- they should be appearing soon!
Reminder: Last day to get those apps in!
If you're thinking about trying to finagle a spot on the Nintendo Fanboy blogging squad, you better get going on your application -- today is the deadline! Turn your attention to our recent posts if you're not sure how to proceed, and get those samples together. After midnight Pacific time, we'll stop considering new applications.
Want to write for us? The deadline approaches!
If you saw our recent post requesting applications for new bloggers and you're planning to throw your name in the hat, get to it! We will cease taking applications Friday, March 14th at 11:59 P.M. Eastern time. Rather than rehashing everything we said before, we thought we'd take this time to offer up answers to the three most frequently asked questions:1. Can I write for only DS Fanboy or Wii Fanboy instead of writing for both?
Sorry, half-fanboys -- we need someone who can write for both sites!
2. Do you assign stories and material to your bloggers?
For the most part, no. In order to succeed, you'll need to be pretty attuned to the news of the gaming world. There's no time to wait for someone to discover the news for you. However, this also means you get a chance to write about the things that interest you.
3. Do I need to own a DS or a Wii in order to write for DS and Wii Fanboy?
It's probably a good idea! After all, how can you be a fanboy if you don't own the hardware?
For any other questions you may have, be sure to hit up the original post. It includes instructions on how to apply (and not following them is a bad idea), as well as answers to other questions you may have.
Attention all scribes: We're looking for bloggers [update]
[Update: As of Friday, March 14, we are no longer accepting applications. Hit us next time!]It's that time again, folks -- the DS and Wii Fanboy blogs are looking for new bloggers. If you can handle being beaten regularly, scrabbling for news, and oh, maybe being paid to write about video games, you just might be the kind of person we're looking for. We're specifically looking for someone who can commit to writing between 50 and 60 posts per month, spread between DS and Wii Fanboy. Not sure how much work that is? Take a peek at the average post on the blogs ... then multiply by 50. It's just that easy. For specific instructions on how to apply, check after the break -- and make sure you read everything. You will be tested.
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Calling all bloggers, part two: deadlines and more
First and foremost, we wanted to offer a friendly piece of advice to all would-be bloggers and columnists: not bothering to follow the directions laid out in the original post? Probably not the best way to get started. Just to reiterate -- please do not send attachments unless, for some reason, you cannot get things to work otherwise ... and if that happens to be the case, e-mail first and ask if it's alright to use a different format than that which we requested.But enough lecturing! Let's talk about deadlines. We would like to announce that we will stop taking applications as of 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time), Friday, August 24th. Anything received after the cutoff will be deleted unread. However, if you are seeking a space as a columnist on DS homebrew, we will continue to accept pitches until the following Friday, August 31st. This only applies to DS homebrew -- any other subject, your pitch needs to be in by the 24th.
As a reminder, all bloggers will be applying to write for both Wii Fanboy and DS Fanboy, not just one or the other. If you have questions, please follow the guidelines laid out in the original hiring post, and we'll get to them as soon as possible.
Calling all bloggers!
Do you live, eat, and breathe games -- especially on the weekends? Would you like to get paid for writing about Nintendo? If these questions spark a ray of hope deep within your chest, we may have the offer you've been waiting for. DS Fanboy and Wii Fanboy are looking for a few good bloggers, and we're particularly interested in someone willing to do most of their writing on the weekend. Our new weekend blogger will not be in any way discouraged from writing during the week as well, but please understand that we are specifically looking for someone who can focus on the weekends.If we happen to receive a particularly amazing application from someone who wants to write during the week, we may consider it as well, but a weekend writer is our first priority here. But please, go ahead and apply if you are truly interested and think you are the perfect Nintendo Fan-blogger!
In addition to a weekend writer, we're also on the lookout for columnists to join our team. We're particularly interested in someone who can provide a weekly, in-depth look at DS homebrew, but we will consider any and all column ideas. Do you think you can provide 800-1000 words on an interesting subject each week? If so, we'll happily listen to your pitch.
Want to learn how to apply? Head past the break.
Calling all bloggers, part two: FAQ edition
Now that we put out the cattle call, we're gonna take a moment to explain the branding ... er, the position itself. We've had a few questions in the comments, so we'll address those -- and we have one for you, dear reader. In this time of transition, take a moment to tell us what you want to see. If you controlled DS or Wii Fanboy for a day, what would you implement? What would you like to see for the future? Let us know, either here in the comments, or through the comment submission form here.Check after the jump for the skinny on the applications.
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Calling all bloggers: we want YOU (update 1)
Do you enjoy writing about video games? Do you enjoy getting paid real monies? Well, then you might be just the person we're looking for! DS Fanboy and Wii Fanboy are both looking to expand their staff and are holding open submissions for bloggers. Applying is a piece of cake, asking only that you:- Write up 3 mock posts in the current format that is on DS and Wii Fanboy, including original source links for the story
- Compose a short bio praising yourself and your insane writing skillz
- Include links to all published material you have written in the past
[Update: New email addy to send in submissions, other way around would've caused us headaches in the backend.]
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