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WoW Insider is looking for a shady, sneaky, back-stabbing columnist

Posted Jun 4th 2008 9:00AM by Dan O'Halloran
Filed under: Rogue, WoW Insider Business


Love your Rogue more than your childhood pet? Obsess over DPS charts at the end of every raid? Spend hours scanning Armory profiles of top rated backstabbers to analyze their gear and spec? We may have an offer you can't refuse.

WoW Insider is looking for a new writer to be our Rogue class columnist for Encrypted Text. Every week you will dazzle our readers with your words of wisdom covering everything from leveling guides to raid tactics to PvP strats. You'll explain the difference between dagger builds and mace builds, how to spend those shiny, shiny Badges of Justice and which Poisons are right for the job.

If this sounds like the chance you've been waiting for, you'll find all the information you need to apply on our applications page. Be sure to submit everything asked for. Being able to follow simple instructions is part of the job (think Flame Wreath). You have until end of day, Tuesday, June 10th to send in your app before this message will self-destruct.
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New faces at WoW Insider

Posted Feb 5th 2008 6:00PM by Dan O'Halloran
Filed under: WoW Insider Business


Last December we put out a call for new writers. Breaking news bloggers, weekend bloggers and a Mage columnist were all on our list of positions to fill. After reading the hundreds of excellent applications (and a few very strange ones), we've made our final decision.

The new WoW Insider staffers include Adam Holisky and Alex Ziebart who have both already hit the ground running to boost our weekend coverage. Daniel Whitcomb, Amanda Dean and Heath Milo will be starting this week to cover breaking news throughout the week and Allison Robert will be following soon after.

The decision to choose which applicant would be our new Mage columnist was a tough one. The applications for this position were very, very good. However, one not only informed, but entertained in such a manner that we couldn't say no. Very soon Arcane Brilliance will be returning under Christian Belt. Trust me, there's no one quite like him.

Finally, one applicant who applied as a general writer turned out to be a specialist. We liked him so much that we are in the process of hiring him to write news, tips and guides specifically for AddOns, UIs and macros. Look out for his work to start in the next month or so.

If you weren't chosen, there will always be a chance in the future to apply again. Until then, our sister site Massively, covering news for all MMOs, just put out their own call for bloggers today. Applications will be accepted until February 15th.
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Blogger application deadline extended

Posted Dec 15th 2007 2:00PM by Dan O'Halloran
Filed under: WoW Insider Business


As some of you have noticed, we're experiencing technical difficulties with regards to our mailing address for blogger/columnist applications, causing some messages to bounce back. You may receive a message like the following:

This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification

THIS IS A WARNING MESSAGE ONLY.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESEND YOUR MESSAGE.

Delivery to the following recipient has been delayed:

apply@wowinsider.com

As the warning says -- you do not need to resend your message. Delivery may be delayed, but e-mails are getting through. However, due to this issue, we are asking anyone sending in applications from this point forward to direct them to wowinsiderapply@gmail.com (if you have sent in an application already, you do not need to resend it) and extending the deadline for applications until Monday at 11:59pm ET. Note that due to the volume of applications we receive, I'm afraid we cannot reply to them individually.

For those still interested, check out our call for bloggers post and our how to apply page.

[Update: Clarified technical details, changed e-mail address]
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WoW Insider is looking for new blood

Posted Dec 12th 2007 3:45PM by Dan O'Halloran
Filed under: WoW Insider Business


As World of Warcraft only gets more and more popular, we have more and more news to cover. We're looking for new bloggers to add to our site as well one new columnist. If you want to get paid to write about the game, read on!

For bloggers, we want at least one who can write a minimum of 25 posts a month on the weekends. We're also looking for bloggers that can post all through the week at least 50 times a month (2-3 posts/day). Preference will be given to those who can post heavily on Saturday/Sunday.

For the columnist position, we are looking for a high level Mage to contribute to our weekly class feature Arcane Brilliance. You don't have to be a hard core raider, but some raid experience would be an advantage.

For all open positions, we are looking for people who are passionate about the game and can write articles that are both informative and entertaining. See our application page for instructions on how to apply. The deadline for this round of applications is this extended to Monday, December 17 at 11:59pm PST.

EDIT: Deadline extended to Monday due to current mail delivery issues.
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Upper Deck hiring TCG designers

Posted Nov 26th 2007 8:45PM by Mike Schramm
Filed under: Items, Analysis / Opinion, Odds and ends, WoW TCG

Lots of action in the WoW TCG this week, as Upper Deck heads to the World Championship in San Diego next weekend. WoW Insider will have more coverage heading into the event (billed as "one of the biggest TCG tournaments ever"), but before we get to that, here's an interesting opportunity for those of you who know the card game so well you might actually like to design it: Upper Deck is hiring.

They've got an R&D position open, so if you have an interest in designing or updating card games for Upper Deck, look it up. They don't specifically say that you'd be working on the WoW game, but the ad is linked from the WoW page, so if you do want to work on the TCG, now's probably your best chance. They do ask for a couple years of card game design experience, so I'd imagine the pool for this is pretty limited already, but you never know-- could be that with the right background and interests, you could be coming up with cards for the next expansion release.

Stay tuned for more info about Upper Deck, the WoW TCG, and this weekend's World Championships.
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WoW Insider is looking for a few good bloggers!

Posted Aug 20th 2007 8:30AM by Elizabeth Harper
Filed under: WoW Insider Business


That's right! We're looking to expand our staff here at WoW Insider by adding a few talented bloggers and an additional columnist. Getting paid to play isn't just a daydream -- though we will expect you to be able to alt-tab out for long enough to write for us. For bloggers, we're looking for people with a passion for the game and solid writing ability. We're accepting applications from all types of players, but right now we're particularly interested in adding writers with PvP experience or who play on the European realms. For columnists, we're wanting someone who can commit to writing articles weekly or bi-weekly on a specific topic. In the past, we've asked potential writers to pitch topics to us, but this time we're only interested in one column subject: PvP.

If this sounds like a good time to you, head over to our application page to get the full scoop on how to apply. We'll be accepting applications between now and Wednesday, August 22nd, at 11:59 PM EST. This isn't a lot of time, so if you're interested, get on it!
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Last reminder: WoW Insider is LFM!

Posted Mar 26th 2007 2:44PM by Elizabeth Harper
Filed under: WoW Insider Business


Just a reminder, we are looking for some new bloggers and columnists to add to our staff. If you weren't aware of this already, you can read up on the details here. However, today is the last day we'll be accepting applications, so if you want to apply you've only got until midnight (EST) to send yours to us. So what are you waiting for? Read up on what we're looking for and send in your application!
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Reminder: WoW Insider is still LFM!

Posted Mar 21st 2007 12:58PM by Elizabeth Harper
Filed under: WoW Insider Business


With everything that gets posted here on a daily basis, it's easy to lose track after posts fall off the first page. So I thought I'd throw up a reminder that we are currently looking to expand our staff with new bloggers and columnists -- and we'll be continuing to accept applications until Monday, March 26th. Think you have what it takes to join the team? Take some time to read through the job requirements and send in an application!
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WoW Insider is LFM!

Posted Nov 13th 2006 6:00PM by Elizabeth Harper
Filed under: WoW Insider Business

We're looking to expand our staff here at WoW Insider with new people and fresh perspectives. Getting paid to play isn't just a pipe dream -- though in this case you at least have to alt-tab out and write about your experiences. Think you might make a good addition to our team? Well then, read on for all the details!

Continue reading WoW Insider is LFM!

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Love WoW? WoW Insider wants you!

Posted Jun 26th 2006 11:55AM by Jennie Lees
Filed under: WoW Insider Business

WoW Insider is looking for new staff to join its line-up of bloggers from around the world of Azeroth. We're particularly interested in hearing from anyone with a new take on WoW, one we don't currently cover -- are you the leader of a large raiding guild? A rank 14 player with no time for sleep? Are you behind one of the game's most popular addons?

We welcome applications from anyone interested in blogging about World of Warcraft. If you think you have what it takes, read on!

Continue reading Love WoW? WoW Insider wants you!

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Live and breathe WoW? We want you!

Posted Jan 30th 2006 5:30PM by Jennie Lees
Filed under: WoW Insider Business

Do you introduce yourself to others with your character and server name? Is maintenance day the most boring day of the week for you? Being paid to play WoW isn't just a pipe dream; WoW Insider is hiring new bloggers who know Azeroth inside out.

Sounds like you?

To apply, send three sample blog posts and a bio (including your experience with WoW) to winapply at gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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