Geekshow Writers Wanted
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
Hey Geeks, Scott here with some site-related developments.
Things are changing here at Geekshow. It’s always been our focus to bring you the best in geek-related entertainment, and until recently we did that through our variety of podcasts. It wasn’t until the last six months or so that we started experimenting with the site by making it a major part of the experience with articles, reviews, and best of all you. The fans who check the site everyday to comment on everything. It’s been great.
But we think it can be better.
Our goal has always been to give us like-minded geeks a community we can turn to for discussing the latest in the entertainment industry, and with that in mind we want to give you guys even more. But we need your help.
We’re looking to expand the amount of articles posted on the site, but the only way that will be possible is with more writers. The four of us who run the site right now are spread as thin enough as it is, so adding more to our already crazy workload would be impossible. So, we are looking for writers.
Right now, we’re looking for 6 subject-specific writers, and a few general entertainment op-ed writers. Here’s the run down of what we’re looking for:
2 Gaming writers (all news and articles involving the three main consoles as well as the portable ones and PC gaming will be split between two writers. How it is split will be determined once we get them on board)
1 Comics writer (preferably unbiased when it comes to Marvel vs DC. Interest in indie books is a MUST)
1 General Tech writer (knowledgeable in all forms of gadgets and technology)
2 Entertainment News writers (must be on top of all the latest news and rumors in the entertainment industry to report on the site. How this will be split will be determined once we get them on board)
Finally a few general op-ed writers will also be needed. They can write about anything they want so long as it is related to geek culture somehow.
All writers will be required to post one article, review, or op-ed piece per week.
Now that you know what we need, here’s how you can audition:
Send an email to write @ geekshow.us. In the subject line say which writing position you are auditioning for. In the body of the email tell me why you would be a good fit for this particular writing position and then link to or attach some examples of your work.
There are some big changes coming to Geekshow in the weeks to come, and we can’t wait to share them with you. Stay tuned!
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This is going to be a great way to build the Geekshow commuinty into something we can all be proud of
That’s totally what we are going for. Plus, if we get a little balance in news coverage because of this, that would be great too. I love covering Video Games, but I’m not exactly unbiased in my coverage (Being unbiased is over-rated). So more writers should help even things out for things like that. Plus…I’m no writer, really :)
Ohh, sounds like fun. I really like how you guys are building the site up. :P Would you guys perchance like someone to review regular books of a geek nature? If not, coolsies, I’ll fire off my keyboard on something else.
@Sunshineyness – Sure! Send me an email!
Just fired it off. :P
I’m completely interested but would you be interested in a sort of film critic, due to my job I essentially see everything, so I would never be short of reviews. The big problem is in England we get the films later than you guys so, their may be a slight delay.
@Jack, it would have to be something else. The film critic position has already been filled.
Sounds awesome!
So what’s gonna be left for us to write? Ha ha ha
Freak: Porn Reviews? Restaurant Reviews? I have one you could start with. :P
Don’t forget to email in your stuff, if you are interested in one of these positions. We have to get rolling on getting the spots filled, and we don’t want to leave anyone out…