RotoGraphs Job Openings: Fantasy Writers
RotoGraphs is now accepting applications for fantasy baseball writers. These are paid, part-time positions that require a commitment of five posts per week. We are specifically looking for writers with knowledge of multiple fantasy formats, who are comfortable with writing strategy-based articles.
Writers may be asked to tackle specific topics as assigned, but a big part of the job is to independently develop interesting topics and ideas on a regular basis. Strong writing skills and the ability to write clean copy are important along with a familiarity of the statistics found on FanGraphs.
To apply, please send us email with your background and why you’d like to write for us. Please include anything you think will be helpful in evaluating your application such as: writing samples, links to current blogs, fantasy experience, resume, etc….
Interested writers can contact us (David Appelman and Marc Hulet) at wanted+rotographs@fangraphs.com with the heading RotoGraphs Application 2010.
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Damn you, now you’ve got me all pondering my life’s ambitions, and stuff.
Do you accept 8th graders? I can mail you my English grades or something…
I’m dead serious. i’d love to write for FanGraphs.
I’ve sent my application.
Is previous writing experience mandatory? Specifically, the “have you ever had something published” variety…
When is the deadline to apply?
Hopefully 5 minutes from now. I want to write for fan/roto graphs.
Deadline for applications is currently open… the sooner the better, though, as we could make up our minds at any time…
Can you give us an idea about pay?
Can we work for free as a trial time?
I’ll let you work for me for free.
Will I have a chance to earn money down the road? :-)
What is the sexual harrassment policy?
Writing experience is not necessary… but you’re up against some pretty stiff competition so every edge helps.
We don’t have staff writers that work for free, but anyone is welcome to submit a free article for consideration at any time.
The level of pay will be discussed at the next step of the application process.
Just submitted my application. Any way to make sure you guys received it?
-Mike
We received it, Mike.
Sent my application.
king kirk made me laff, definite thumbs up
so tempted to apply, i think i’ll wait til i finish college.
Likewise.
Didn’t stop me from applying. I am finishing in May, I’ll find the time to write if I get accepted.
Wish I had the statistical understanding to feel like I could contribute, but I probably can’t.
I applied, my lack of writing experience may not help me out, but I’m working on that either way. Thanks for the opportunities!
David and Marc,
I sent an application through to you. Since I had a few URLs in there, would you guys mind confirming you got it?
Much obliged.
Joe
I also wouldn’ mind confirmation that you recieved my email
I am in the process of formulating my application… is there any deadline for this? I’d like to include some fresh writing samples so I’ll need a few days…
You have a free few days.
Unfortunately we cannot confirm for everyone that we’ve received their emails (due to the massive number of apps so far) but it looks like we have everyone’s above.
Marc,
Thanks for the response. I should have figured the overwhelming response would make a confirmation near impossible. Spam filters were my biggest worry.
Thanks, again.
How many are you planning on taking on? And is there a specific writing sample you’d like us to give?
Submitted my application. Forgot to mention that I’m a grad student for English. Whoops.
Hi David and Marc,
I just sent off my resume and vitals. I, too, have quite a few URL’s so hopefully you both received it.
Thanks and enjoy your weekend.
When will you let applicants know if they’ve got the job or made it to the next step of the selection process?
Is Jeff Zimmerman the new columnist?
I know you guys cannot inform everyone if you have received their application, but I was just making sure that you guys are compatible with Microsoft Word 2007, since that is the format I used for my resume and writing sample. Let me know if that is ok, otherwise I will gladly resend my application in Word 2003 format.
I think it’s safe to assume that if you have not been contact by now, you are likely not fangraphs material….
David Appelman and Marc Hulet,
I just sent over my email application. I can provide my resume, and/or any additional writing samples or audio files if needed. Could you please confirm that you have received my application?
Thanks again,
Jared Norris