[non-news] 411 Is Looking For New Writers!
Posted by Ashish on 09.07.2007
Write for the coolest site on the 'net!
411mania.com is once again looking to bring aboard some new writers! Writing for 411 is a fun experience that gives you valuable experience writing for a major website! Many writers have used 411 as a springboard to writing books and establishing themselves in the entertainment industry, not to mention the perks of writing which include scoring countless "freebies" (DVDs, video games, CDs, etc.), attending concerts and screenings as media, interviewing stars, attending wrestling indie shows as media, attending conventions and shows as media, and more! 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!
MMA
Note: Writers in the MMA Zone get many opportunities to interview MMA fighters, attend MMA shows as press, and more!
MMA Columnists - We are looking for writers to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly UFC/MMA-focused column. These columns could be editorials and opinion focused, news focused, or a mix. 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 UFC/MMA. Please send samples to Caleb & Ashish.
MMA Rankings Columnist - We are looking for a writer to provide a weekly ranking of the top MMA fighters at the different weight classes. The column would need to include the rankings and explanations of the rankings. You would have to meet the weekly deadline we assign to you. Columns would have to be spelling and grammar checked. Please send samples to Caleb & Ashish.
MMA Video Reviewers - We are looking for writers to provide a UNIQUE voice via MMA video reviews (reviews of past MMA shows, old or recent). These reviews can be of shows from any MMA promotion and from any period in time, as long as they are relevant to today's MMA fans. Review style can be straight forward or "rant" style with opinions and humor. Please send samples to Caleb & Ashish.
UFC TV Recappers - We are looking for writers to provide recaps of UFC TV programs each week. The style of these recaps can be straight forward or "rant" style with opinions and humor. The recaps would need to be submitted to the site within 24 hours of the end of the particular program. UFC programming includes Ultimate Fight Night specials, UFC Unleashed, The Ultimate Fighter, and other various UFC programming, most of which airs on SpikeTV. You can recap one program or multiple programs. Please send samples to Caleb & Ashish.
BODOG FIGHT TV Recappers - We are looking for writers to provide recaps of the BODOG FIGHT TV program each week. The style of these recaps can be straight forward or "rant" style with opinions and humor. The recaps would need to be submitted to the site within 24 hours of the end of the particular program. Please send samples to Caleb & Ashish.
IFL TV Recappers - We are looking for writers to provide recaps of the IFL TV program each week. The style of these recaps can be straight forward or "rant" style with opinions and humor. The recaps would need to be submitted to the site within 24 hours of the end of the particular program. Please send samples to Caleb & Ashish.
OTHER STUFF: If you have any other ideas or ways you'd like to contribute to 411 that you feel doesn't fit the above descriptions, please contact Ashish.
SPORTS
NFL Columnists - We are looking for writers to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly NFL-focused column. These columns could be editorials and opinion focused, news focused, or a mix. You would have to meet a weekly deadline we assign you. Columns would have to be spelling and grammar checked. The key here is to provide a UNIQUE voice and perspective on the world of the NFL. Please send samples to Dan & Ashish.
General Sports Columnists - We are looking for writers to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly sports column that covers HOT topics in all major sports each week. General Sports Columnists would have the freedom to cover a topic from any of the major sports. The main goal is to cover timely topics. You would have to meet a weekly deadline we assign you. Columns would have to be spelling and grammar checked. Please send samples to Dan & Ashish.
MLB Columnists - We are looking for writers to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly MLB-focused column. These columns could be editorials and opinion focused, news focused, or a mix. You would have to meet a weekly deadline we assign you. Columns would have to be spelling and grammar checked. The key here is to provide a UNIQUE voice and perspective on the world of MLB. Please send samples to Dan & Ashish.
NBA Columnists - We are looking for writers to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly NBA-focused column. These columns could be editorials and opinion focused, news focused, or a mix. You would have to meet a weekly deadline we assign you. Columns would have to be spelling and grammar checked. The key here is to provide a UNIQUE voice and perspective on the world of the NBA. Please send samples to Dan & Ashish.
NBA Rankings Columnist - We are looking for a writer to provide a weekly NBA rankings column. Each column would need to include a ranking of all NBA teams and an explanation of the rankings. You would have to meet a weekly deadline we assign you. Columns would have to be spelling and grammar checked. Please send samples to Dan & Ashish.
NHL Columnists - We are looking for writers to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly NHL-focused column. These columns could be editorials and opinion focused, news focused, or a mix. You would have to meet a weekly deadline we assign you. Columns would have to be spelling and grammar checked. The key here is to provide a UNIQUE voice and perspective on the world of the NHL. Please send samples to Dan & Ashish.
Soccer Columnists - We are looking for writers to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly soccer-focused column. These columns could be editorials and opinion focused, news focused, or a mix. You would have to meet a weekly deadline we assign you. Columns would have to be spelling and grammar checked. The key here is to provide a UNIQUE voice and perspective on the world of soccer. Please send samples to Dan & Ashish.
Boxing Columnists - We are looking for writers to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly boxing-focused column. These columns could be editorials and opinion focused, news focused, or a mix. You would have to meet a weekly deadline we assign you. Columns would have to be spelling and grammar checked. The key here is to provide a UNIQUE voice and perspective on the world of boxing. Please send samples to Ramon & Ashish.
OTHER STUFF: If you have any other ideas or ways you'd like to contribute to 411 that you feel doesn't fit the above descriptions, please contact Ashish.
MOVIES
Note: Writers in the Movie Zone get many opportunities to land free advance DVDs, attend movie screenings as media, interview celebrities, and more!
Columnists - We are looking for writers to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly movie/TV-focused column. These columns would be editorials and opinion focused, not news focused like the News Reports. 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. Be yourself! Please send samples to Leonard and Ashish.
News Report Columnists - We are looking for writers 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. Be yourself! Please send samples to Leonard and Ashish.
New TV Show Reviewers: We are looking for writers to provide weekly reviews of ANY current NEW TV show that is on US national TV. New means shows that still air new episodes. Writers are welcome to review one show or more than one show. Reviews can be straight forward or opinionated. Please be able to review at least one entire season of a particular show. All work would have to be spelling and grammar checked. Please send samples to Leonard and Ashish.
Old TV Show Reviewers: We are looking for writers to provide humorous reviews of the following classic TV sitcoms, starting with the first episode and providing weekly reviews in order.
* Seinfeld
* Friends
* The Cosby Show
* Saved by the Bell
* The Sopranos
* Sex and the City
* Full House
* Salute Your Shorts
* Clarissa Explains It All
* The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
We will also consider other shows. Writers are welcome to review one show or more than one show. All work would have to be spelling and grammar checked. Please send samples to Leonard and Ashish.
DVD Reviewers: - We are looking for writers to provide detailed, informative reviews of new DVDs. DVD reviewers will often be given opportunities to review copies of DVDs sent to us by distributors. All work would have to be spelling and grammar checked. Please send samples to Leonard and Ashish.
Film Reviewers: - We are looking for writers to provide detailed, informative reviews of new movies in theaters, preferably soon after the film's release (or before). Film reviewers will often be given opportunities to attend screenings for films in the LA and NYC areas. All work would have to be spelling and grammar checked. Please send samples to Leonard and Ashish.
OTHER STUFF: If you have any other ideas or ways you'd like to contribute to 411 that you feel doesn't fit the above descriptions, please contact Ashish.
MUSIC
Note: Writers in the Music Zone get many opportunities to land free advance CDs, attend concerts as media, interview celebrities, and more!
Columnists - We are looking for writers 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. Columnists are encouraged to focus on whatever musical style that appeals to them. 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. Be yourself! Please send samples to Mitch & Ashish.
News Report Columnists - We are looking for writers 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. Be yourself! Please send samples to Mitch & Ashish.
Album Reviewers - We are looking for writers to provide reviews of music albums. You would need to review albums we send you as well as albums you purchase or download. Reimbursement of new albums reviewed by deadline will be offered. Major preference will be given to people who will review major mainstream releases. Reviews would have to be spelling and grammar checked. Please send samples to Mitch & Ashish.
OTHER STUFF: If you have any other ideas or ways you'd like to contribute to 411 that you feel doesn't fit the above descriptions, please contact Ashish.
WRESTLING
General Columnists - We are looking for writers to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly wrestling-focused column. These columns would be editorials and opinion focused, not news focused like the News Reports. 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 wrestling. Be yourself! Please send samples to Larry, Randle, and Ashish.
Lucha/Puro Columnists - We are looking for writers to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly Lucha and/or Puro-focused column. These columns would be editorials and opinion focused, not news focused like the News Reports. 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 Lucha and/or Puro wrestling. Be yourself! Please send samples to Larry, Randle, and Ashish.
CMLL/AAA Lucha Reporter - We need a writer to do a report of CMLL/AAA Lucha 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.
General Video Reviewer - We need writers to do mainstream video reviews of major shows. Reviewers would be free to recent VHS/DVD shows from recent history or in the past. Reviews would have to be spelling and grammar checked. Please send samples to Larry, Randle, and Ashish.
Lucha Video Reviewer - We need writers to do Lucha video reviews. Reviewers would be free to review VHS/DVD shows from recent history or in the past. Reviews would have to be spelling and grammar checked. Please send samples to Larry, Randle, and Ashish.
OVW TV Reporter - We need a writer to do a report of OVW 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.
OTHER STUFF: If you have any other ideas or ways you'd like to contribute to 411 that you feel doesn't fit the above descriptions, please contact Ashish.
POLITICS
Columnists - We are looking for writers 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. Be yourself! Please send samples to Jason & Ashish.
News Report Columnists - We are looking for writers 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. Be yourself! Please send samples to Jason & Ashish.
OTHER STUFF: If you have any other ideas or ways you'd like to contribute to 411 that you feel doesn't fit the above descriptions, please contact Ashish.
GAMES
Note: Writers in the Games Zone get many opportunities to land free video games, attend gaming shows as media, and more!
Game Reviewers/Previewers - We are looking for writers to provide reviews and previews of video games. You would need to review games we send you as well as games you purchase or rent. Previews consist of compiling known information and screens of a game into a single article, as well as previewing early copies of titles we may send you. Reviews and previews would have to be spelling and grammar checked. Please send samples to Caleb & Ashish.
Columnists - We are looking for writers to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly games-focused column. These columns would be editorials and opinion focused, not news focused like the News Reports. Columnists are free to cover anything in the video game realm. 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. Be yourself! Please send samples to Caleb & Ashish.
News Report Columnists - We are looking for writers to provide a UNIQUE voice via a weekly games-focused News Report column. These columns would be a mix of the latest games 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 games. Be yourself! Please send samples to Caleb & Ashish.
OTHER STUFF: If you have any other ideas or ways you'd like to contribute to 411 that you feel doesn't fit the above descriptions, please contact Ashish.
OTHER STUFF: If you have any other ideas or ways you'd like to contribute to 411 that you feel doesn't fit the above descriptions, please contact Ashish.
