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Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33309 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-05 09:12:07
January 09 2013 06:04 GMT
#1

Up/Down


Over a year ago, TeamLiquid sent out an open call to StarCraft II fans everywhere for their help in writing quality news on the professional scene. Unfortunately, this hapless editor had no idea what he was in for, and was immediately overwhelmed by the flood of attention from the international StarCraft II community. While all the applications were reviewed and writers were found, the process was all but smooth. Now that we've recovered and learned our lesson, it's time to open up the gates again.

Positions and Application Process


StarCraft II Writer: General

Description: Writers will be 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 as required. The ability to recognize and develop narratives is also a must. Though the workload will vary depending on the tournament, writers will be expected to write at least the equivalent of three short recaps/previews each week. 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.


Application Process: Send an application containing the following information to k.woo@teamliquid.net (Waxangel)
  • Your TeamLiquid.net ID and Google Talk or Skype information. For coordination purposes, we require writers to use some form of instant messenger.
  • Short introduction and relevant background information as it pertains to this position. Please do not send resumes unless they contain work experience relevant to this position.
  • Preferred league or tournament to cover.
  • Availability and desired workload.
  • Applications are continuously open.

Two test writing assignments must also be completed.
  • Tournament Recap (around 800 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 should be used as references, but the specific styles do not have be strictly adhered to. Any major tournament after July 1st, 2012 may be chosen as the subject.

  • Tournament Preview/"Hype" (around 800 words) - Example 1 - Example 2 - Example 3

    Write a preview for an upcoming event or a specific match-up in an upcoming event. A variety of approaches are acceptable, ranging from purely narrative based "hype" to a very technical analysis based on the play styles of the players involved. The above examples should be used as references, but the specific styles do not have be strictly adhered to. Any upcoming tournament may be chosen as the subject.




StarCraft II Writer: Strategy

Description: Writers will focus on analyzing interesting or noteworthy StarCraft II games. A sound knowledge of high-level strategy and the ability to effectively convey that knowledge in writing are required. Writers must also be familiar with the professional metagame and watch a large body of matches as to be able to detect strategic patterns between games and over time. Writers must be able to produce content within a timely manner. The ability to recognize and develop narratives is also preferred. Writers will be expected to write one comprehensive analysis article every one to to two weeks. Positions are not paid and are on a strictly voluntary basis. Passes for leagues covered will be provided.

Application Process: Send an application containing the following information to 2forge1win@gmail.com (monk.)

  • Your TeamLiquid.net ID and Google Talk or Skype information. For coordination purposes, we require writers to use some form of instant messenger.
  • Short introduction and relevant background information as it pertains to this position. Include your race, gaming history, and level of skill. Though the primary criteria for selection will be writing ability, level of StarCraft II play will also be taken into consideration. Please do not send resumes unless they contain work experience relevant to this position.
  • Availability and desired workload.
  • Applications are open until January 31st.


Test writing assignments must also be completed. Please submit up to two articles analyzing games played in a major, professional league within the last three months. Take the following guidelines into consideration:

  • Pick an "interesting" game: Choose a game that the general StarCraft II audience would find interesting, not just to someone with a high level understanding of the game. While it is possible to choose a technically intriguing but otherwise dull game, you must be able to clearly demonstrate why the game was interesting.
  • Write in the perspective of your race: Write from the perspective of your race of expertise. Explain what decisions a player made to secure victory, or what mistakes were made that led to a loss.
  • Do not write straight up battle report: A strategic analysis is not a long list of events in a game. While all write-ups will resemble battle reports in some ways, strategic articles must provide insight that is deeper than the immediately visible events of the game.
  • Explain to your audience why your game is interesting: This is self explanatory. Even articles containing the most profound knowledge must be able to convince readers to read them.


Example articles:
  • Morrow's analysis of MC vs Leenock is an ideal example of a strategic article. The Zerg player Leenock executes an unusual strategy while his opponent MC responds with excellent play. Morrow writes in a compelling and logical manner to explain why the game was noteworthy, and highlights excellent play that might be difficult to notice at first glance.
  • Ver's God of the Battlefield Part 1 is a comprehensive analysis of the tactics used by Savior over large number of games. Ver identifies trends in Savior's play, carefully picking example games while clearly explaining why Savior's plays were significant at that time.
  • monk.'s analysis of Rain vs. Parting shows the ability to develop a narrative in a technical, strategy-oriented piece.
  • Geiko's analysis of HerO vs. Rain is able to highlight several small details in Rain's play, demonstrating why a seemingly one-sided game was a masterclass in contemporary Protoss vs. Protoss.



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AdministratorHey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?
AirbladeOrange
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States2573 Posts
January 09 2013 06:07 GMT
#2
Damn, still need more? TL is going to have a ton of writers. But I guess the more the better.
Shady Sands
Profile Blog Joined June 2012
United States4021 Posts
January 09 2013 06:08 GMT
#3
How many positions are you looking for?
Что?
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
January 09 2013 06:09 GMT
#4
Good luck to all those who apply! AirbladeOrange with so many tournaments and the pick-up of games like DotA2 can you really say you're surprised?
Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33309 Posts
January 09 2013 06:10 GMT
#5
On January 09 2013 15:08 Shady Sands wrote:
How many positions are you looking for?


undetermined
AdministratorHey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?
mrtomjones
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada4020 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-09 06:15:28
January 09 2013 06:10 GMT
#6
How much you willing to pay me? Maybe I can outsource the job to India and still make a profit...


User was warned for this post
sM.Zik
Profile Joined June 2011
Canada2547 Posts
January 09 2013 06:11 GMT
#7
It's always good to know that TL still want to get bigger after all these years.
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bLueSkY)
Profile Joined November 2006
New Zealand88 Posts
January 09 2013 06:11 GMT
#8
Just curious why are these positions unpaid? The job actually requires hard-work and effort, and arguably it brings traffic to the site, which you thereby profit from. Not ragging on TL, but it seems odd that other team sites actually pay their writers, but I'm just curious why you've chosen to stick to the "work for free" model thus far? I mean, don't you think this would also influence the quality of work being produced?
Meteora.GB
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada2479 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-09 06:13:58
January 09 2013 06:11 GMT
#9
Too bad I'm only good at writing bullshit narrative and in an untimely manner at that, I probably won't be make it through the reviews when it has to do with analysis.

On January 09 2013 15:11 bLueSkY) wrote:
Just curious why are these positions unpaid? The job actually requires hard-work and effort, and arguably it brings traffic to the site, which you thereby profit from. Not ragging on TL, but it seems odd that other team sites actually pay their writers, but I'm just curious why you've chosen to stick to the "work for free" model thus far? I mean, don't you think this would also influence the quality of work being produced?


You could say its a passion for esports or the game in general. You do have a legitimate claim but I would argue that its fine as it is. Maybe when things become super big (esports), writers will get paid in due respect.

I dunno. I'd do it for free.
Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
January 09 2013 06:13 GMT
#10
The ultimate goal of the TL writer is to have a curse named after you, one day you too might be Fionn and have the power to make teams disband and lose their star players.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 09 2013 06:14 GMT
#11
Great opportunity to have a real gem on your CV with this (:

Interesting!
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Shady Sands
Profile Blog Joined June 2012
United States4021 Posts
January 09 2013 06:18 GMT
#12
On January 09 2013 15:10 Waxangel wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 09 2013 15:08 Shady Sands wrote:
How many positions are you looking for?


undetermined

Okay. I'm interested in the strategy section, I'll reach out to Monk.
Что?
The Final Boss
Profile Joined February 2011
United States1839 Posts
January 09 2013 06:20 GMT
#13
If this were to be offered about a year ago when I was more into StarCraft 2, I would not have hesitated to apply. I still like StarCraft 2, but right now I've really only been watching Proleague. Oh well, good luck to whoever applies!
StarcraftWonders
Profile Joined June 2012
United States59 Posts
January 09 2013 06:26 GMT
#14
is this a paid position>?


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Stacraft Wonders
TBone-
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2309 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-09 06:28:14
January 09 2013 06:28 GMT
#15
Wow, that seems like an insane amount of effort for just volunteer work. I understand why your not paying them, but damn.
Eve online FC, lover of all competition
bLueSkY)
Profile Joined November 2006
New Zealand88 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-09 06:33:41
January 09 2013 06:32 GMT
#16
On January 09 2013 15:11 Meteora.GB wrote:
Too bad I'm only good at writing bullshit narrative and in an untimely manner at that, I probably won't be make it through the reviews when it has to do with analysis.

Show nested quote +
On January 09 2013 15:11 bLueSkY) wrote:
Just curious why are these positions unpaid? The job actually requires hard-work and effort, and arguably it brings traffic to the site, which you thereby profit from. Not ragging on TL, but it seems odd that other team sites actually pay their writers, but I'm just curious why you've chosen to stick to the "work for free" model thus far? I mean, don't you think this would also influence the quality of work being produced?


You could say its a passion for esports or the game in general. You do have a legitimate claim but I would argue that its fine as it is. Maybe when things become super big (esports), writers will get paid in due respect.

I dunno. I'd do it for free.


No I agree on the passion part, but seriously - writing takes a LARGE amount of effort. Especially writing for a site that is doing really well. There's a huge demand on the quality of work too, of-course writing for teamliquid would be a great honor. Seriously though even real bad pay would be better than NOTHING come on. One article is bound to take 6-8hrs without proofing/editing.. how can a real writer realistically consider this position.
spalding
Profile Joined August 2010
95 Posts
January 09 2013 06:32 GMT
#17
Seems absolutely ridiculous not to pay people for something that requires so much work and will get you money too.
TheEmulator
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
28085 Posts
January 09 2013 06:32 GMT
#18
On January 09 2013 15:18 Shady Sands wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 09 2013 15:10 Waxangel wrote:
On January 09 2013 15:08 Shady Sands wrote:
How many positions are you looking for?


undetermined

Okay. I'm interested in the strategy section, I'll reach out to Monk.

Do it. I have read most of your blogs and TL needs writers like you.
Administrator
CursOr
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States6335 Posts
January 09 2013 06:32 GMT
#19
I really wish I could do this. I honestly think I would be good at it if I had a couple hours a day to dedicate to it, doing proper research and drafting. But I just started a new job and I really need to make this happen :/

Maybe next time you are looking I won't be trying to fool people into thinking I'm super diligent and motivated. Takes quite a bit to maintain the facade- and do research outside of work to make it look like I'm smarter.

Best of luck finding someone. Given the time I would be honored to do something like this.
CJ forever (-_-(-_-(-_-(-_-)-_-)-_-)-_-)
jiberish
Profile Joined April 2011
80 Posts
January 09 2013 06:35 GMT
#20
Wow they do it for free. Now I appreciate their write ups even more.
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