Want to write for TUAW?
Let me just say it: we're looking for a few good geeks. Do you have a love for all things Apple, tempered with a healthy dose of skepticism for the power of the RDF? Are you eager to share your favorite tips and tricks with Mac users everywhere? Is your iPhone development mojo so strong that it deserves an iSoapbox? Are you, in short, TUAW material?
If you think you're what we're looking for, why not apply to blog for TUAW? Write about what you love and get paid to do it... seems like a good idea. Here's what we need from you:
A brief biography. Tell us about your history with Apple, how long you've been a Mac user, etc.
3 sample posts written in TUAW's style. One should be a review of something (Mac app or accessory, iPod gear, iPhone app, you get the picture), the second should be an opinion piece, and the third can be whatever strikes your fancy. NOTE: please do not give us links to previously published material in lieu of post samples. We're glad to know about other places your work has appeared, but we need three freshly written and unedited posts.
Your current Mac and iPhone/iPod setup.
Your contact info (email, phone, IM, anywhere else we can find you)
Send this package of "how I am so awesome" to us at apps@tuaw.com as a plain text email; no attachments, please. You have to be at least 18 years old to write for TUAW (sorry, not our choice), but we welcome applicants from all parts of the world -- in fact, we would love to bring some contributors into the fold who are in timezones far away from EST. If you've got specialized Mac interests (scientific computing, video/audio, education), that's fantastic, but generalists welcome too.
Our deadline for this round of applications is Friday, November 7 -- so get down to it!
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From one of your own links:
"One area that seems to be immune from the cuts: The Tech Network (including Engadget), which continues to grow like a weed and drives substantial revenue."
/ The Tech Network includes TUAW according to this link: http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/09/aol-regroups-blogs-launches-aol-tech-network/
The user above who mentioned "slave wages" is probably correct - this smells suspiciously like another "blog for free" scheme here. The fact that AOL owns TUAW and not an individual makes it hilarious — AOL wants you to earn them (more) money in exchange for...what?
November 07 2008 at 2:18 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI'm currently studying, but I'm also a lifelong Apple user and interested in this opportunity.
What frequency of submissions will be expected from successful applicants? I'm wondering if this is feasible while maintaining my study workload?
If you believe that you could reasonably average 30 posts a month then I'd say go for it.
To have an idea of the remuneration structure would help me to decide whether I'll submit an application or not. I'd be interested in taking this on, but I've no interest to do this for a slave wage. With no idea as to what the compensation structure is, I can't set the time aside to submit an application.
As this is not a proper 'job', just saying that compensation will be 'competitive' won't be enough, though.
Ah well.
Maybe next time!
November 07 2008 at 2:45 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI'm Dutch, 18 years old, an English student (first year), love writing and *lub* everything Apple to death, but my only Mac at present is an iMac G3 400Mhz. I love to write, and I'll soon be getting a new iMac (coaxed my parents into paying for half of it ... in exchange it's going to be the family computer. Ah well.) ... So I doubt I'm TUAW writing staff material, but should you ever be interested in a European switch experience contribution ... :D
October 24 2008 at 1:29 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyOh, I see, you weren't actually responding to MY post. You see how I might have gotten confused there.
http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/22/weblogs-inc-three-years-later-impressive-page-view-and-revenue-growth/
We're doing fine, thanks for asking.
The last time you posted something similar, you didn’t hire a single person and you left all the applicants hanging there without so much as expressly stating that no one was being hired for so-and-so reason.
Don’t expect any of those guys to try their luck a second time, or at least the ones that have any self esteem!
I guess I have some work to do now. :)
October 24 2008 at 9:59 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyCan I get paid in iTunes gift cards? That would be helpful since my kids (ages 5, 7, 9) have discovered how easy it is to order movies and shows via Apple TV and I am about to be hit with a huge credit card bill!
October 24 2008 at 9:39 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyDon't think we're set up for that, no. :)
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