[non-news] 411 Is Now Looking for NEW Writers!
Posted by Ashish on 07.18.2006
Wanna write for 411? Now is your chance!
411mania.com is once again looking to bring aboard some new writers! Please read the descriptions below and follow the instructions when applying.
DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU ARE READY TO TAKE ON A WEEKLY COMMITTEMENT TO COMPLETING YOUR COLUMN/REPORT/ARTICLE! PLEASE DO NOT WASTE OUR TIME!
WRESTLING
WWE Raw Reporter - We need a writer to do a report of WWE Raw each week. Raw reporter would have to post live updates of the show as it happens and then combine updates into one final report at the conclusion of the show. Raw Reporter is one of the most important spots on the site since the Raw Report is one of the most read articles each week. Reports would have to be spelling and grammar checked. An example of what we are looking for can be found here. Please send samples to Larry, Randle, and Ashish.
WWE Smackdown Reporter - We need a writer to do a report of WWE Smackdown each week and have the report posted within 15 minutes of the show ending. SD! Reporter is one of the most important spots on the site since the Smackdown Report is one of the most read articles each week. Reports would have to be spelling and grammar checked. An example of what we are looking for can be found here. Please send samples to Larry, Randle, and Ashish.
Lucha Reporter - We need a writer to do a report of AAA/CMLL TV each week and post the report to the site. Reports would have to be spelling and grammar checked. Please send samples to Larry, Randle, and Ashish.
MOVIES
News Report Columnist - We are looking for a writer to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly movie/TV-focused News Report column. These columns would be a mix of the latest movies/TV news and gossip along with your opinions on the subject and other creative sections. You would have to meet the weekly deadline we assign to you. Columns would have to be spelling and grammar checked. The key here is to provide a UNIQUE voice and perspective of the world of movies & TV. We do not want rehashes of our other columnists. Be yourself! A good example of a 411 Movies News Report is the Warped News by Cris Murphy and the Big Screen Bulletin by Chad Webb. Please send samples to Leonard and Ashish.
MUSIC
Columnist - We are looking for a writer to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly music-focused column. These columns would be editorials and opinion focused, not news focused like the News Reports. Please try to narrow your focus to the rock/metal scene. You would have to meet the weekly deadline we assign to you. Columns would have to be spelling and grammar checked. The key here is to provide a UNIQUE voice and perspective of the world of music. We do not want rehashes of our other columnists. Be yourself! Please send samples to Ashish .
News Report Columnist - We are looking for a writer to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly music-focused News Report column. These columns would be a mix of the latest music news and gossip along with your opinions on the subject and other creative sections. You would have to meet the weekly deadline we assign to you. Columns would have to be spelling and grammar checked. The key here is to provide a UNIQUE voice and perspective of the world of music. We do not want rehashes of our other columnists. Be yourself! A good example of a 411 Music News Report is the All You Cannot Live Without column by Ben Czajkowski and the Dancing About Architecture column by Ian Wright. Please send samples to Ashish.
Album Reviewers - We are looking for a writer to provide reviews of music albums. You would need to review albums we send you as well as albums you purchase. Reviews would have to be spelling and grammar checked. A good example of a 411 Music album review can be viewed here. Please send samples to Ashish.
GAMES
Columnist - We are looking for a writer to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly video game-focused column. These columns can be editorials and opinion focused, news focused, or a mix. You would have to meet the weekly deadline we assign to you. Please note that we do not want a retro gaming column, Ask 411 Games, or Fact or Fiction Games. Columns would have to be spelling and grammar checked. The key here is to provide a UNIQUE voice and perspective of the world of video games. Please send samples to Ashish.
News Report Columnist - We are looking for a writer to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly video games-focused News Report column. These columns would be a mix of the latest video game news and gossip along with your opinions on the subject and other creative sections. You would have to meet the weekly deadline we assign to you. Columns would have to be spelling and grammar checked. The key here is to provide a UNIQUE voice and perspective of the world of video games. Be yourself! Please send samples to Ashish.
POLITICS
Columnist - We are looking for a writer to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly politics-focused column. These columns would be editorials and opinion focused, not news focused like the News Reports. Please try to narrow your focus to the mainstream national political scene (ie major issues that casual readers would be familiar with). You would have to meet the weekly deadline we assign to you. Columns would have to be spelling and grammar checked. The key here is to provide a UNIQUE voice and perspective of the world of politics. A good example of a 411 Politics Column is The Individualist by Joe Rivett. We do not want rehashes of our other columnists. Be yourself! Also note that we are looking more for Republican/Conservative views. Please send samples to Jason & Ashish.
News Report Columnist - We are looking for a writer to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly politics-focused News Report column. These columns would be a mix of the latest politics news and gossip along with your opinions on the subject and other creative sections. You would have to meet the weekly deadline we assign to you. Columns would have to be spelling and grammar checked. The key here is to provide a UNIQUE voice and perspective of the world of politics. We do not want rehashes of our other columnists. Be yourself! A good example of a 411 Politics News Report is The Political Universe by Jason Easley. Please send samples to Jason & Ashish.
