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United States33715 Posts
TeamLiquid is looking for new StarCraft 2 writers to keep up its league coverage in 2014. We're looking for writers who can cover a variety of material, from daily recaps and previews to detailed focus pieces.Positions and Application ProcessStarCraft II WriterDescription: Writers are responsible for writing previews, recaps, features, and other written content for TeamLiquid's StarCraft II coverage. In the case of previews and recaps, it is crucial that they are written in a timely manner. Writers must be able to write both concisely and at length, depending on the situation. The ability to recognize and develop narratives is also a must. Tournaments with priority at present time are DreamHack, GSTL, IEM, Proleague and WCS with other tournaments being covered as manpower allows. Positions are not paid and are on a strictly voluntary basis. Passes for leagues covered will be provided. How to Apply: Send an application containing the following information to k.woo@teamliquid.net (Waxangel) - Your TeamLiquid.net ID and Skype information. For coordination purposes, we require writers to use Skype.
- Short introduction and relevant background information as it pertains to this position. Please do not send resumes.
- Preferred league or tournament to cover.
- Availability and desired workload.
- Applications are open indefinitely.
Two test writing assignments must also be completed. - Tournament Recap (around 600 words) - Example 1 - Example 2 - Example 3
Write a concise recap on the events of a single day in a major tournament. This is NOT a battle report assignment. Try to tell an interesting story about the tournament and players as a whole, rather than listing the details of several matches. The above examples are only references, feel free to be creative with your style. Any major tournament after October 1st, 2013 may be chosen as the subject.
- Freestyle Article (700-1000 words) - Example 1 - Example 2 - Example 3 - Example 4
Write an article on any StarCraft 2 esports related topic of your choice, including but not limited to players, teams, tournaments, and happenings. The theme of your article is entirely up to you, but please avoid excessive hero worship.
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This is awesome, definitely going to send in an application. I'm guessing if you aren't Korean or don't speak Korean it wouldn't really be all that realistic to cover Korean tournaments/leagues? Or is that not required?
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your Country52798 Posts
I will consider it, thanks for offering to the TL community.
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On December 11 2013 09:05 The_Templar wrote:
I will consider it, thanks for offering to the TL community.
I second this statement, very much a thank you for offering guys.
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Skills : (-: sdrawkcab etirw nac I
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Definitely the place to work for if you want to earn some real writing experience for your CV at a commendable place.
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your Country52798 Posts
hmm, I am looking through those examples and I don't see how I can possibly write that well O.O
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Definitely going to apply. maybe learning Chinese I can cover the China scene.
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How much are you guys paying and how?
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Northern Ireland27480 Posts
Fuck yeah, my life is less godamn busy I can actually do this this time!
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France7248 Posts
On December 11 2013 09:21 istandwithmitt wrote:
How much are you guys paying and how?
Writers also need to know how to read.
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United States97277 Posts
On December 11 2013 09:21 istandwithmitt wrote:
How much are you guys paying and how?
Positions are not paid and are on a strictly voluntary basis.
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On December 11 2013 09:22 Yhamm wrote:Show nested quote +On December 11 2013 09:21 istandwithmitt wrote:
How much are you guys paying and how? Writers also need to know how to read.
only thing TL provides is candle light and a dungeon
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Well I guess we know where TL places its values.
The writers producing content for the community are volunteers while TL makes money from the hits they're providing via advertising. Seems fair.
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Northern Ireland27480 Posts
How warm is the dungeon?
I currently spend my free time in my garage, which fluctuates depending on our weather. It's currently in the 2-10 degrees celsius range at this time of year.
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I've thought about this (well, proofreading, if that counts along the lines of "writing," lol) for over a year and a half now, but never kicked myself hard enough to request it. I'll be PM'ing you shortly, Wax.
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On December 11 2013 09:26 istandwithmitt wrote:
Well I guess we know where TL places its values.
The writers producing content for the community are volunteers while TL makes money from the hits they're providing via advertising. Seems fair.
Yeh, how dare they use ad to pay servers costs for such a big forum/website.
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On December 11 2013 09:26 istandwithmitt wrote:
Well I guess we know where TL places its values.
The writers producing content for the community are volunteers while TL makes money from the hits they're providing via advertising. Seems fair.
If you don't want to work for free, you're more than welcome to not become a writer for TL.
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Northern Ireland27480 Posts
It'd be invaluable experience if nothing else. Believe it or not it's a pain in the fucking ass to even write for free for publications over in my fair city, so any kind of chance to get your work out there is nice.
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your Country52798 Posts
On December 11 2013 09:26 istandwithmitt wrote:
Well I guess we know where TL places its values.
The writers producing content for the community are volunteers while TL makes money from the hits they're providing via advertising. Seems fair.
"I wanted to write articles for a niche gaming website, but I realized I would get no wages and complained about it in the thread where they offered the jobs."
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