OS Has Writing Positions Available

[WTF]

Re: OS Has Writing Positions Available

If I enter, my column will be called "WTF is going on..."

Catchy eh Chris?

[RaychelSnr]

If I enter, my column will be called "WTF is going on..."

Catchy eh Chris?

So long as you sound slightly clueless about everything going on....oh crap, that's already MY blog/column

[miguelvelasco41]

just wondering since this is a online gig, could i possibly become a writer? the problem i see is that im from the Philippines. but other than that, im good to go. i also work for a national publication and have almost a year of experience of working in the field of journalism

[WTF]

Re: OS Has Writing Positions Available

It's online brotha, so you could apply just as well as anyone else. Just submit everything that they asked for earlier in the thread, and best of luck to you.

[King of Kings]

So, there are no pre-determined qualifications based upon education or experience? As long as one writes well, they are considered? I ask because I do not have anything published. However, I do love sports, sports games, and am an excellent writer. Is this position realistically available for someone like me, or is it directed more toward those who have formal literature education or experience with published material?

I thank you in advance for any answers.

[WTF]

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Indeed, there are no pre-determined qualifications. As long as you can write relatively well, and can engage the readers, then you too can write for OS. No education or experience necessary. You stand just as good of a chance as anyone else.

[RaychelSnr]

just wondering since this is a online gig, could i possibly become a writer? the problem i see is that im from the Philippines. but other than that, im good to go. i also work for a national publication and have almost a year of experience of working in the field of journalism

Nationality isn't a big deal man. We had one guy from Korea write for us a couple of years ago!

[miguelvelasco41]

sent my application already. hopefully things pan out.

[RaychelSnr]

So, there are no pre-determined qualifications based upon education or experience? As long as one writes well, they are considered? I ask because I do not have anything published. However, I do love sports, sports games, and am an excellent writer. Is this position realistically available for someone like me, or is it directed more toward those who have formal literature education or experience with published material?

I thank you in advance for any answers.

We sometimes get some published guys apply for sure, but we balance a lot of things when considering you guys. We have always had problems with attrition over the years, which is an acceptable fact of life when you have an almost fully volunteer writing staff (if not for the minor perks), so we tend to balance writing quality with guys who we feel can be a long term presence. However, if someone looks like the next Hemingway with their writing, we aren't going to turn them down just because they also happen to be the President of the US so to speak

[CS10029]

Sent an application for the heck of it. I've always thought I was decent at writing, and I have a interesting perspective on most things.

[God_of_Quan]

Hi guys,
I'm a journalism senior at the University of Central Oklahoma. I maintain a sports blog and I'm published in both a University newspaper and a municipal publication in Hennessey, OK. (Not tooting my horn, just letting you know that I am capable of working in the business... and also tooting my horn.)

My one question, should I go ahead and throw my hat into the ring, is 'Does proximity matter?' Not sure where Operation Sports is Located, but I think it's safe to say it's not Oklahoma.

Thanks, -Ryan

Id have to say I believe i have read some of your articles, Im a business major at UCO

[coachbrown55]

I have a question what do you mean by three sample article ideas?

[Ryn Vintage1986]

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Id have to say I believe i have read some of your articles, Im a business major at UCO

Small world, isn't it? If it was sports or politics, it was probably me. Hell, I'm just glad people read it.

[Kaanyr Vhok]

Indeed, there are no pre-determined qualifications. As long as you can write relatively well, and can engage the readers, then you too can write for OS. No education or experience necessary. You stand just as good of a chance as anyone else.

Thats good to hear. My experience is in roleplaying. Like RPG, roleplaying games. Oh yes I can pontificate all day about sports... Its not my comfort zone. That said I'll apply anyway because when I blog at Blazersedge I get good feedback. I make people smile and scratch their feet.

[WTF]

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Just FYI, I don't think most people will know words such as pontificate, so I'd keep it generally reader friendly. lol