*Volunteer Positions* While evaluating the state of the Gaming Journalism scene, I noticed that we at Real Otaku Gamer has a unique approach when covering geek/otaku culture. As the site gets restructured and we go into our 3rd year, we are looking to create opportunities that will help the site become more robust and varied with coverage. Real Otaku Gamer has a global vision, we accept writers from all over the world.
These new job positions are going to help Real Otaku Gamer become more organized and develop a bigger community so we can grow as a brand. These positions are volunteer only as we are a small site. As we grow so will the sponsors and hopefully revenue.
IF HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POSITIONS, Email us at feedback@realotakugamer.com
These New Positions are as follows:
1. Community Manager: You will be taking care of the daily running of the site. You will work along side the Editor in Chief and other Admins on the site with promoting the site and helping build a brand. You must have good communication skills.
2.Marketing and PR: You will be responsible for all Public Relations with companies and the community. You must have good communication skills and be able to relate to people of a number of levels. You will also run contests and giveaways.
3.Managing Editor: You will work closely with all staff to make sure the posts we produce, are up to our standards.
4.Social Media Manager: You will be in charge of growing our social networking presence. You will be working close to the senior staff.
5. Assistant to Editor in Chief: You will assist the E.I.C. in the daily running of the site.
6.Advertising and Promotion: contact us for more details.
7.Art Director: contact us for more details.
8.Podcast Producer/Editor: contact us for more details.
9.Video Producer/Editor :contact us for more details.
Now, the next few positions are for the Real Otaku Gamer Specialists. These positions are dedicated for people who want to cover a specific genre/category. This is where your inner Otaku can really shine.
1. PC
2. Mobile/Tablet
3. Tech
4. Anime
5. Manga
6. Comics
7. Nintendo
8. Sony
9. Microsoft
10. Movies/Television
11. Asian Cinema
12.Indie Games
13.Toys/models and Merchandise
14.Convention Coverage
15.Cosplay and Cosplay Culture
To apply for these positions, you must first submit a writing sample and once the sample is approved, submit an small essay telling us why we should pick you for the job you are interested in. An essay is not necessary for all positions. Deadline to have the samples submitted is May 20th, 2013. We must have all essays in my May 17th. Send the Essays and Samples to feedback@realotakugamer.com.
If you have any questions about any of the positions and their responsibilities, just email us at feedback@realotakugamer.com or go to the Twitter and Facebook pages. Thanks you for your time.
Andre Tipton
Founder/Editor in Chief