Looking for a few good writers
Do you love to build your own PC’s? Do you love to rock your Xbox 360 or Playstation 3? Are you a freak about security on your network? Then we’re looking to meet you!
On November 1, Indianapolis is getting it’s very own website for the tech community – or as we affectionately call ourselves: geeks. If you love technology and can write about it (well), then we would like you to apply for the positions we have available, listed below.
Tech Writer responsibilities: Formulates fact-based stories from press releases; writes product reviews both hardware and software releases; must be able to adhere to deadlines (sometimes with little/no advanced notice). May be asked to participate in on-site, in-person interviews. Strong time management skills are a plus. All positions must be OS-neutral (be able to write about any platform’s hardware or software). This position will be allowed to review gaming hardware and platform titles as they choose.
Tech Writer – Hardware – 1 position available
Tech Writer – Software – 1 position available
Tech Writer – Services – 1 position available
Editorial Writer responsibilities: Assembles fact-based columns for popular topics, latest trends and issues as they relate to the technology industry. Must be able to network within the industry and make use of social media to gain insight for topics. Photography skills are a plus, but not required.
Editorial Writer – 2 positions available
Forum Moderator responsibilities: Works with Forum Editor to ensure a safe environment for all users of our website. Watches the forums and reports any user violations of the TOS to the Forum editor for follow-up action. May be asked to contact users directly through email if the situation warrants, so excellent people skills are a must. Position is on a volunteer basis only.
Forum Moderator – 1 position available
Interested in applying for a position with our writing staff? Here’s a little more information you need to know:
- If you’re applying for a position as a member of our writing staff please note that you must have experience in the subject matter they choose to write about and must submit a portfolio of past work for the application process to be completed. Also, please let us know if you have held any positions in the past with press credentials.
- Applicants to our writing staff who reside in Indianapolis will get preference, given that this is a blog about the Indy Tech scene. If the appropriate applicants cannot be found locally, then we can open the offering up to those outside the city, but initially we want to keep this local.
- The following applicants are strongly encouraged to apply: accelerated high school juniors or seniors and college students (all years).
Please read the following before applying regarding compensation: If you are selected for as a member of our writing staff it is because we like your work and your writing style. If that experience translates to your work with us and you build a readership, you will be compensated accordingly. Part of the revenue we take in from ad sales goes directly to our writers. The more people you have reading your articles, the more you can expect to make, however payment is not guaranteed. All compensation to our writing staff is on a work at-will basis and levels are assessed based on performance.
If you’ve read everything above and you’re interested in applying for a position, please send an email to john@newmediaindy.com with a cover letter in the body of your email and attach your resume or CV in Word Document format. All other submissions will be rejected.
