More Gaming Jobs at About.com -> Let's get another CAG up in there!

[CheapyD]

Back in June 2004, I posted some job listings at About.com, and believe it or not, a CAG landed the Xbox job.

He just emailed me and let me know there are two new openings, one for Nintendo, and one for Video Game Strategies.

You can apply here:
http://beaguide.about.com/applynow.htm

 

[XboxMaster]

God dammit, if only there was another Xbox opening. Oh well, I'm only 13 anyway, I'm 99% positive there's no chance.

 

[smalien1]

Got a job in magic and illusion and men's grooming! SCORE

 

[evilmojo12542]

hmmm I am a cheapass for sure but even I can not work for free

 

[XboxMaster]

[quote name='evilmojo12542']hmmm I am a cheapass for sure but even I can not work for free[/quote]


Are you sure it's free? I haven't checked the link, but the last time they were willing to pay you a decent amount.

 

[saigumi]

Q. Do I get paid for this?
A. Guide compensation is based on page views. Each Guide is assigned a unique page view rate for each thousand page views the site gets each a month. No matter what their page view rate is, Guides get paid a minimum of $500 for their first full-month on the network and are guaranteed at least $500 as long as they increase page views each month. Check out compensation for more details.

 

[Death2Sanity]

Hmm...maybe I can put my recently-acquired BS in English to good use.

Yes, a BS in English. Yes, I've heard that joke already. Yes, it is amusing. No, it's not original.

 

[XboxMaster]

[quote name='Death2Sanity']Hmm...maybe I can put my recently-acquired BS in English to good use.

Yes, a BS in English. Yes, I've heard that joke already. Yes, it is amusing. No, it's not original.[/quote]


What's the joke?

 

[Rich]

[quote name='XboxMaster'][quote name='Death2Sanity']Hmm...maybe I can put my recently-acquired BS in English to good use.

Yes, a BS in English. Yes, I've heard that joke already. Yes, it is amusing. No, it's not original.[/quote]


What's the joke? [/quote]

You're 13. We wouldn't expect you to understand. :lol:

 

[guessed]

[quote name='XboxMaster'][quote name='Death2Sanity']Hmm...maybe I can put my recently-acquired BS in English to good use.

Yes, a BS in English. Yes, I've heard that joke already. Yes, it is amusing. No, it's not original.[/quote]


What's the joke? [/quote]

He got a in english. Isn't that funny enough for you? JK, D2S.

 

[CouRageouS]

This is kinda cool but the compensation being based on page views is unappealing. Good luck to those interested though.

 

[1SwtDeception]

Oh I'm guessing they don't accept people under 18? Anyways cool a Nintendo opening ^_^ just need to go to college now...

 

[hutno]

I might have to put some of my college free time to good use

 

[rocksolidaudio]

hmm, i only see the videogame strategies one, where is the nintendo one?

 

[XboxMaster]

[quote name='RichD1'][quote name='XboxMaster'][quote name='Death2Sanity']Hmm...maybe I can put my recently-acquired BS in English to good use.

Yes, a BS in English. Yes, I've heard that joke already. Yes, it is amusing. No, it's not original.[/quote]


What's the joke? [/quote]

You're 13. We wouldn't expect you to understand. :lol:[/quote]


I think I know the joke, but I'm not sure if it's the same one he's thinking of.

 

[ananag112]

I am only 17, so I can't apply. Maybe next year...

 

[JoJo112]

I dont fully understand exactly what this job is about can anyone kindly explain it to me??

 

[ViolentLee]

I was recommended for both Xbox and GC slots last go-around. The application product is truly a pain in the ascot. You have to make up all these dummy pages, and web them all together. I didn't go through with it, as it wasn't worth the time I spend normally writing about games and actually getting paid for it.

But, for those of you looking to break into game journalism, or just make bank doing what you love, this is a great place to start. Just be ready to deal with a bunch of red tape before you get to the finish line.