Work for bit-tech and Custom PC
Obviously, you'll need amazing PhotoShop skills too, at least on a par with the ones we used for this composite image.
In this position you will be contributing a wide range of article types, including news, reviews, features and blog posts, so a flexible, creative approach is important. As well as plenty of writing talent, we’re looking for someone who has demonstrated the ability to work well under pressure, as hitting deadlines is key to succeeding in the role.
This is a junior role, so while previous experience of journalism is an advantage, it is not a requirement for applicants. What is required is a love for PC hardware, modding, as well as gaming and broader digital technology. Although this is a junior role, it is one with plenty of scope for development, so initiative, ideas and a proactive approach to work will be rewarded. A desire to learn more about both computer technology and consumer journalism is a must.
The role is full-time, based at Dennis Publishing in the heart of London’s West End and offers an excellent remuneration and benefits package, along with fantastic opportunity for career progression.
To apply, please email your CV, a 500-word review of your own PC or one of its key components in the Custom PC and bit-tech style, along with covering letter explaining why you’re the best person for the job to Alex Watson, Group Editor: alex [at] custompc.co.uk
The closing date is 22nd March 2010, and the full job ad is on the Dennis corporate site. Questions or comments? Let us know in the forums.
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Discuss in the forums Reply.. wat?
I don't think I could work for another Alex Watson. They can't all be the same, surely?
PS: I think I would fail on the photoshop skills anyway :-P
I live in London and I've been thinking about leaving the world of digital fashion production behind me.
Is 25 too old for what Dennis considers a junior role?
Think about it - someone who knows what CP/M is might be too much, but certainly someone who knows what a BBC Model B is and has sampled the delights of Revs and Elite?
That's fine :)
EDIT: Yes email James/Alex :)
+1
I joined when I was 26 in the same role :)
Dirty old men need not apply, and neither do nudies, as much as seeing the mile wide grin on Harry's face might amuse me. :)
Review of My PC - It's awesome :D
When do I start? :D
Give that man the job. He has a PC like mine. The people can relate to him.
Unfortunately I was born in a French speaking province/country 5000km away
DAMN IT
Doom 3 is better than Half Life 2............
Slipping standards boys....slipping.
hey I have an idea ! You're good, you should sign up !
Also I suspect with the no dirty old man or naked ladies thing might work against me. Ah well.
Applicants better throw in a few spelling mistakes and errors then lol ;)
Just kidding guys :)
Wish I could come work for you as it sounds like fun and I love PCs but I have no training and probably lack the creative writing skills needed and don't even know 500 words hehe
and have no clue what grammer means, everyone seems to say its important but i got 11gcse's without it granted that 2b's 5'c and 4 d's
thats c in english lit but d in laguage and d again for resit (im resiting it again in summer)
Which makes the existing writers the DeathEaters?
Hahahahahahaha
Good luck to whoever gets it though.
LOL,
S*D
;)
Overtime costs more than hiring a junior :p
Who said anything about paying them? :|
Touché good sir, touché.
I WAS LIED TO!
Position open for minion / lacky / peasant worker
Must take orders well, make excellent tea and have all your own teeth.
Hours are likely to be long and unsociable for tuppence a fortnight and all the Arctic Silver you can eat.
...
Now you have to admit that is a tempting offer :-)
I think i might actually give this some thought. Doing this for a living would be all 7 shades of awesome for me! One question though, does Dennis offer hazard compensation for Harry-Proximity?
That's actually a line in our company song, which we sing every morning before we start work.
This.
I'd love to go into tech journalism - I tend to love writing, despite the lack of time I get to do it.
Unfortunatly I live a fair bit from London, and although there is a direct route to London Victoria, transport costs aren't exactly going to be cheap :(
I'd be great at that
It's not a flag, it's a company, a high flying company, which will cheerfully work you to death, by the time you're old, your pension is sold, your cube will be your casket, it's a company, a high flying company, now please get back to work.
>.>
mmmmmmm!
You have to be James' bitch and benchmark kit. He likes for his victims to be within cursing range.
This man knows his stuff.
Anyway, unfortunately I have 2 years of my degree left, already have a job and am at the obvious disadvantage of being several hundred miles across the emerald sea, so I won't be applying. If something similar comes up in a few years time though, lookout! I might just go for it :)
I wish everyone who applies the best of luck. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring Journalist.
http://i691.photobucket.com/albums/vv275/taylorbell_photo/boxxy-trolling.jpg
It means no naked people.
It'd probably be a better application of my time to go for this rather than finishing my one remaining year of uni, but for the last umpteen years I've done my level best to make the BiT staff hate me so perhaps not.
How the hell do you fit five hundred words on top of a cheesecake? How about ten words and some nice candles instead?
Best to email in and ask :)
Staff Writers (in fact editorial in general) don't get a king's ransom, if you want to make good money, train as a plumber.
It'll be somewhere in the region of 19-22k, that's the going rate for a junior staff writer (even in London)