Positions:
Gaming Writer
Tech Writer
RS P2P Writer
Requirements:
Tech Writer
One who is applying for the tech writer position must have an interest and passion in technology. They must be willing to dabble in new software experiences and give reviews on these new pieces of software. They must also be able to report breaking tech stories if they ever should happen. A tech writer must also be familiar with Windows. Experience with Linux or Mac OS is also preferred but not required.
Gaming Writer
If you're interested in the gaming writer positon you must have an active interest in games and current gaming news. Owning one of the current top line consoles (360, PS3) and at least semi-constant access to new games is a must. We will expect you to write games reviews and cover gaming news.
RS P2P Writer
Must be able to cover RS updates (so must have membership) regularly.
Along with all the above requirements you must have good english with competent spelling and be able to use grammar correctly. Previous writing experience (in a school paper) is desirable but not required.
Application Format:
RSBANDB Forum Name:
Runescape Name:
Runescape Status: (F2P/P2P)
Real Life Name:
Age:
Location/Timezone:
Past Writing Experience:
If you are applying for the Tech Writer position please write a 500 word article (no more than 1500 words) on a recent tech story that suits your area of interest (note when we say tech, it can be anything, ranging from software, news, to AI programming). Also with your essay please include your current operating system and if you have used or use any variants of Linux or Mac OS.
If you are applying for the Gaming Writer position please write a 500 word review (no more than 1500 words) of the game that you have most recently bought. If you have an Xbox 360 it would be beneficial to have Live so you can test the online component of games. Also include your primary console/gaming device and any other game systems you may have.
If you are applying for the P2P Writer position please write a 500 word article (no more than 1500 words) on the latest RuneScape quest "
Kennith's Concerns."
Note: Knowledge base rehashes for this article will not be accepted. If we find that you have just rehashed the information from the knowledge base your application will be discarded. (A knowledge base rehash simply means taking the information given in the knowledge base and just rewording it.)
Please email applications to
shane@rsbandb.com with the subject line "Spring 2008 RSBANDBInformer! Applications"
People whose applications we like will be called forward for a MSN interview. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of applications being closed it means that we did not accept you for round 2.
Applications close
Tuesday April 8, 2008 @ 11:59PM RSBandB Time (GMT-7)