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Bit-tech is hiring!

Published on 29th January 2007 by Tim Smalley

You could be working along side us in the bit-tech offices.

We are currently looking for a full-time Staff Writer to join the editorial team on bit-tech.net, taking a step into the fast-paced world of technology journalism. Applicants must have a solid passion for the technology industry as well as extensive knowledge of current hardware and technology trends.

In addition, the candidate must be capable of communicating with our readership in an accurate, informative and engaging manner while complying with tight deadlines.

Duties will include writing detailed and thought-provoking reviews, features and commentary on the latest technology. Previous experience in journalism isn’t necessary, but a good work ethic is. The successful applicant will be given full on-the-job training and a solid career path.

The position is based at bit-tech’s offices in Ascot, Berkshire, but a degree of both domestic and international travel will be required.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to join the bit-tech team, send a current CV and a covering letter to tim.smalley@bit-tech.net.

You can ask questions either via email or in the forums.

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Glider 23rd January 2007, 18:53

If only I lived in the UK... :(

BioSniper 23rd January 2007, 18:54

That would be an absolutely fantastic job. One which I would love if it weren't for the fact lots of international travel could well put quite a strain on my existing relationship.
I wish everyone that applies the best of luck :)

reaper1984 23rd January 2007, 19:03

What's the deadline for submission of CVs and covering letters?

I'm on a tight deadline at work each week and it would be good to know how much time I've got to put it all together.

Da Dego 23rd January 2007, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by reaper1984
What's the deadline for submission of CVs and covering letters?

I'm on a tight deadline at work each week and it would be good to know how much time I've got to put it all together.

Tomorrow...remember that line about "tight" deadlines? Show us what you're made of...speed CV!!!!

(j/k!!!)

Tim S 23rd January 2007, 19:10

There's no deadline, as such - the deadline runs out when we find the right person. :)

oasked 23rd January 2007, 19:17

I thought you'd already had a recruitment drive? :p

Mankz 23rd January 2007, 19:19

righty ho, so im guessing a 15 year old boy at boarding school isn't wanted...

also, im not sure where in Ascot you guy's are, but i used to go to school @ Papplewick off on the far side of the race-corse....

Bindibadgi 23rd January 2007, 19:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by BioSniper
That would be an absolutely fantastic job. One which I would love if it weren't for the fact lots of international travel could well put quite a strain on my existing relationship.
I wish everyone that applies the best of luck :)

International isn't that much, mostly national, and even then most of the time is spent in the office. Ascot isn't that far from Pompy either.

DXR_13KE 23rd January 2007, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glider
If only I lived in the UK... :(

dido. :(

Tim S 23rd January 2007, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bindibadgi
International isn't that much, mostly national, and even then most of the time is spent in the office. Ascot isn't that far from Pompy either.

Absolutely, there's a selection of events every year that require time abroad, but for the most part, you'll be working out of Ascot. IIRC, Portsmouth is about 50-60 miles from Ascot.

WarMachine 23rd January 2007, 20:18

Well, crap. Let us know when you guys need someone here in the states, and I'm all about signing up.

trig 23rd January 2007, 20:37

yeah tim, when u bit-techers need help stateside, shoot me an email. ill write about how everytime someone asks advice in the forums, i always give some, then highlander comes in and makes me look like a puter noob...

Tibby 23rd January 2007, 20:37

I know this might differ from the topic a little, but I don't suppose you would be open to placement work for 2008/2009?

I have a placement year in my third year on my Computer and Network Engineering Course and I am planning some good options now.

I could move to berkshire and international travel is not a problem.

Mankz 23rd January 2007, 20:42

i can come work in the summer months if y'all need a 15 year old...

BioSniper 23rd January 2007, 21:05

You are quite right Tim, a quick google map estimates 60 miles (at least an hour + Hindhead/Liphook is a royal pain in the rear). Just like the game reviewer position that was going, it's most likely something that I can only dream of. After being out of the hardware circuit on a personal purchase level for nearly a year or so, I would be a tad on the side of rusty :p

ajack 23rd January 2007, 22:29

Hire ComputerKing, I hear he has style.

samkiller42 23rd January 2007, 23:22

heh, good plan, or for the US, the guy bindi banned, Drag, hum, now i would be extremly interested in this placement, its proably about 70miles away for me, im 18 and full of energy, just out of curiosity is whats the pay like?

Thanks

Sam

Bindibadgi 23rd January 2007, 23:31

Email in a CV and covering letter and it can be discussed :)

r4tch3t 24th January 2007, 00:56

If your offering a work Visa I will come ;)
Seriously though I would love to meet you guys and work for Bit.

Sloth 24th January 2007, 01:12

Hehe, need a US branch with workers only slightly older than Mankz?

sinizterguy 24th January 2007, 01:15

Wonder if I should quit being a dentist and apply to Bit.

otispunkmeyer 24th January 2007, 09:21

man this would be cool, i love writing and being an engineering student at the moment requires total dedication and conciencious working practice to perform well....and even then the deadlines are so tight that we can be found in the dept beavering away on our projects/work way into the night/morning. not afraid of hard work thats for sure.

shame im already on a placement at the moment, and then i have 2 more years of university to complete, haha. but if your recruiting in 2009 ill be sure to apply

Hugo 24th January 2007, 11:08

Does failing miserably to impress Riyad enough to give me a job discount me from applying for this? :D

Spode 24th January 2007, 13:21

Are there any rules about singing in the office? And/or porridge bowls?

mikeuk2004 24th January 2007, 13:28

Whats the pay like?? Any perks and freebies :)

Tim S 24th January 2007, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spode
Are there any rules about singing in the office? And/or porridge bowls?

Yes, you can have porridge if you make me some too. :p

DeX 24th January 2007, 20:05

Out of interest, how many CVs have you received already? I'd love to work for bit as well but I don't think I quite have the journalism skills. I can write technical documents but they probably wouldn't appeal to a great many of bit's readers. :p

Mankz 24th January 2007, 20:32

i wonder if Bindi got my e-mail...

if not i'll shoot one of to Tim...

and if i've blown my chances, then oh poo!

AClark 24th January 2007, 22:37

I'd love to take this job but the fact that I'm only 18, living in the North East and have a lack of money means I very much doubt I'd be able to make the neccessary move down south!

Sorry guys, any "work from home" kind of placements available other than the freely submitted content I've done already? :)

Cheers.

Denis_iii 24th January 2007, 22:45

My dream job! gettin paid to stay abreast of tech and games and travel!!! O my, to go to CES :) thats hardon material right there man

Would be so much better to actually make da reviews then spend hours reading em n dreamin bout gettin to play wit da tech :P even better gettin to warn others of the shoddy products that are out there

Do i have to like shoddy vulgar case mods and awful fatality stuff like that creative mouse to apply?

cause the current machine i'm designing in my head is a shuttle xpc, nice n clean with flame spray job like the watercooled one at CES :P

ajack 24th January 2007, 22:48

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Originally Posted by Denis_iii
...

I'm guessing some basic spelling and grammar skills might be required.

Denis_iii 24th January 2007, 22:49

i'd happily move to whereva u are, dont know england as i'm south african but have british passport so would take the job on.....anywhere is better then stevenage, wella side from liverpool from wot i've hear....o yea and letchworth as they are all inbred there....but wont as u all would just get the ass from me slappin u down at any game under da sun lol now just need to decide wether to get the G5 or Habu so can get practising :P

hmm perhaps i should really piss u off by beatin u using a trackpad lmao

think i just ruined any chance of gettin hired

trig 24th January 2007, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajack
Hire ComputerKing, I hear he has style.

absolutley

Glider 24th January 2007, 23:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denis_iii
think i just ruined any chance of gettin hired

Don't think that, the total lack of grammar and spelling from your first post was more then sufficient ;)

David_Fitzy 25th January 2007, 05:47

I'd love to play with all those lovely new toys before anyone else, but I don't think I'd enjoy the benchmarking tests (i always skip that part of the article straight to the conclusions)

DougEdey 25th January 2007, 07:20

I would apply, but I've just applied for a job at Intel doing graphic driver design. Well, I sent the email off because their website isn't working!

DeX 25th January 2007, 13:24

There's no harm in applying DougEdey. I've applied to loads of jobs and had several interviews in the same week. I wouldn't bother waiting from a reply from intel before applying elsewhere. If they do get back to you just say sorry I've got a better job elsewhere.

DougEdey 25th January 2007, 13:27

But I don't really want to work in this country. And I still have a year of Uni left :P.

Intel would sway me from finishing the degree over here, but BiT wouldn't

kenco_uk 25th January 2007, 13:34

Is there a range of pay, depending on experience?

ozstrike 25th January 2007, 22:29

*wonders how much money the site makes to actually be able to pay all these new writers*

Sord_Fish 26th January 2007, 04:19

if only you guys weren't so far i'd apply at the drop of a hat. :(

rowin4kicks 26th January 2007, 08:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozstrike
*wonders how much money the site makes to actually be able to pay all these new writers*

me too, must be that new advertising in the articles i think
shame about this, i would jump at the job if i was but a year older and was taking a gap year!

Solidus 27th January 2007, 01:33

hmm a part of me is tempted to apply but it really is a fantasy....the other part realises this and so hinders me! oh well =)

Bindibadgi 27th January 2007, 10:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowin4kicks
me too, must be that new advertising in the articles i think
shame about this, i would jump at the job if i was but a year older and was taking a gap year!

It's because we always want to do more for you guys. We have a huge list of great stuff we want to do but it takes time longer than those that are currently employed at Bit can afford.

samkiller42 27th January 2007, 11:39

What are the shift paterns like, if any, as i dont have a car it would be a two hour train to clapham and back accross to ascot, i think i would need a wee bit of training for "informative" writing although i do so (try to) on a daily bases for college.

Sam

Mankz 27th January 2007, 11:40

I applied, but got pwned by the Bind-mister....

**Cries**

Highland3r 27th January 2007, 13:02

Would be happy to help out with some of the HW reviews if you need an extra pair of hands. Can't really move down to Bit HQ though, unless rent/house prices are realistic....

samkiller42 29th January 2007, 22:19

Your still after people, im not to sure, it would be simpler for me to work from home, you still after people to work in the game review section? I would be interested in that.

Sam

oasked 29th January 2007, 22:34

Sounds interesting to me, shame I'm still at uni. Good luck finding someone good! :)

RTT 30th January 2007, 09:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by many people
working from home

^^^ RTFA ;)

Quote:

The position is based at bit-techs offices in Ascot, Berkshire, but a degree of both domestic and international travel will be required.

r4tch3t 30th January 2007, 11:12

Well I am fully willing to move to ascot, but I can't. Damn imigration laws.

Solidus 2nd February 2007, 00:51

Just a quick question, i did well in GCSE English - Where i got A* and B, and would provide a full CV but im curious as to whether thats sufficient? i never really took my English further and focused on other subjects because of my hate for analysing extracts and trying to interpret them.

Im a decent writer and have better than average knowledge on hardware aswell as a love for it but is this something that someone like me could actually genuinely apply? Or are you looking for someone that has hardcore qualifications etc?

Tim S 2nd February 2007, 07:28

Hey dude,

There are no specific qualifications required - I'm more interested in broad knowledge, the way you express yourself when writing and your potential to improve too. Even if you're the slightest bit interested, it's best to get your application in as soon as possible.

Tim

Solidus 2nd February 2007, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim S
Hey dude,

There are no specific qualifications required - I'm more interested in broad knowledge, the way you express yourself when writing and your potential to improve too. Even if you're the slightest bit interested, it's best to get your application in as soon as possible.

Tim

ok nice! sounds interesting. Ill try to create a CV ASAP and send it off. thanks for your help!

genesisofthesith 10th February 2007, 21:37

Is this still open?