News Post

Operation Sports Seeking New Writers

11:06 AM - September 16, 2008 by RaychelSnr

The largest and fastest growing sports video games website, Operation Sports, is currently seeking talented writers to join our staff of sports gaming professionals. We are currently seeking writers who have extensive knowledge of various sports video games who could share their expertise with thousands of gamers. Ability to meet deadlines is a must as is an elevated proficiency in writing for an online audience. The ideal candidate would be able to contribute one or more articles per week that engage and inform gamers on current sports gaming titles and news stories.

If interested please send the info listed below to us at [email protected]. We expect you to include the following in your e-mail:

-Full Name
-Your Location
-A Resume
-Two relevant samples of your writing of at least 400 words in length
-Three sample article idea proposals you could write for Operation Sports
-Briefly (in 150 words or less), Explain your first sports gaming memory
-Briefly (in 150 words or less), Explain your most anticipated sports-gaming title set to be released in the next 6 months
-Your Favorite Video Games (overall, not just limited to sports games)
-Your Favorite Sports Video Games
-The Typical Amount of Time you Spend Gaming Per Week, Amount of Time on Sports Games
-Do you Play Online?
-Your OS Username
-Your Age

Please note that we require all enclosed documentation to be sent and failure to include everything will result in your application not being considered. We look forward to hearing from you! Deadline to apply is end of the day Friday September 19, 2008!

Member Comments

# 21 ChaseB @ 09/17/08 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GravesFan9


	Will applicants who don't post often, but are long-time lurkers, be considered?

Yes.

# 22 RaychelSnr @ 09/17/08 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tbarney


	Can we apply if we only have PS2???

Yeah that would be fine...you probably wouldn't get to review many games and such because of the lack of a console where companies are releasing games for..but that goes without saying.

# 23 RaychelSnr @ 09/17/08 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KaliKot


	Do I have to be from the US to apply?

We had someone from South Korea writing for us for awhile at one time...that should answer your question

# 24 RaychelSnr @ 09/17/08 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GravesFan9


	Will applicants who don't post often, but are long-time lurkers, be considered?

Very, very much so. I have never considered post counts when looking at writers...the two do not go hand in hand

# 25 leo2k2ndc @ 09/18/08 12:13 PM

What do you mean by sample Ideas.... articles that we would want to write, or new ideas for maybe a 1st article???

# 26 RaychelSnr @ 09/18/08 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by leo2k2ndc


	What do you mean by sample Ideas.... articles that we would want to write, or new ideas for maybe a 1st article???

Articles which you would like to write if you were brought on as a writer. Very important for us to know if you can brainstorm and come up with good ideas or not

# 27 FedEx227 @ 09/18/08 04:11 PM

I really wish I could guys... I might see if I can free up sometime. Currently, I'm freelancing for a Chicago paper doing high school sports, plus school has me real busy. What type of committment per week are you guys looking for?

# 28 RaychelSnr @ 09/18/08 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FedEx227


	I really wish I could guys... I might see if I can free up sometime. Currently, I'm freelancing for a Chicago paper doing high school sports, plus school has me real busy. What type of committment per week are you guys looking for?

Generally, we are looking for one article per week (articles are generally 600+ words).

# 29 ofdman @ 09/18/08 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tbarney


	Can we apply if we only have PS2???

lol. You're poor and you're applying for a job that pays nothing : ) sorry, couldn't resist! BTW, I'm just kidding! You're probably a PC gamer or, just dont care for the next gen. I just thought it was kind of funny and the first thing I thought of was "Is that you Kenny?"

# 30 tbarney @ 09/18/08 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ofdman


	lol. You're poor and you're applying for a job that pays nothing : ) sorry, couldn't resist! BTW, I'm just kidding! You're probably a PC gamer or, just dont care for the next gen. I just thought it was kind of funny and the first thing I thought of was "Is that you Kenny?"

i know, it is pretty sad isn't it...but, i am a poor college student who really enjoys writing and sports video games, so i thought that i would at least submit my info. in case anyone needs a current gen. perspective on their sports games...also, graphical realism is just a small portion of a good sports game to me - I am really picky about the game experience mirroring its real-life counterpart, which a select few of PS2 titles have been able to do.

Chris, I will be sending my email to you guys tomorrow...I just got thinking - I also have a NES, Sega, and PS One if there are any new games for those consoles that you need someone to write articles on...I heard that Tiger Woods on Sega is unmatched in terms of its graphical realism...again, I prefer the PS2 version of Tiger, but I would be more than willing to play the 16-bit version and make the sacrifice for the good of OS!!!!

# 31 ChaseB @ 09/18/08 10:18 PM

Psssst, plus if anyone likes to edit audio files, that is also a plus.

# 32 FedEx227 @ 09/18/08 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MMChrisS


	Generally, we are looking for one article per week (articles are generally 600+ words).

Okay, that's likely doable, I'll probably put my name in there.

Thanks.

# 33 ofdman @ 09/19/08 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tbarney


	i know, it is pretty sad isn't it...but, i am a poor college student who really enjoys writing and sports video games, so i thought that i would at least submit my info. in case anyone needs a current gen. perspective on their sports games...also, graphical realism is just a small portion of a good sports game to me - I am really picky about the game experience mirroring its real-life counterpart, which a select few of PS2 titles have been able to do. Chris, I will be sending my email to you guys tomorrow...I just got thinking - I also have a NES, Sega, and PS One if there are any new games for those consoles that you need someone to write articles on...I heard that Tiger Woods on Sega is unmatched in terms of its graphical realism...again, I prefer the PS2 version of Tiger, but I would be more than willing to play the 16-bit version and make the sacrifice for the good of OS!!!!

Woah...wait a minute...Tiger Woods on Sega is unmatched in terms of graphical realism?! WT...?? What are you talking about? You have me baffled here. Tiger isnt still made for 16 bit Genesis. And if it were how in the world would it be unmatched in graphical realism? I think you just lost any shot in the world of getting the job with that paragraph. It almost sounds like you're from 2001 or something. Sega? Which Sega? The Dreamcast? 16 bit?

Am I losing my mind?

And does OS WANT someone writing about 16 bit games? I'm really not trying to be ugly here just blown away at your comment. NES? Sega? I can see the PS2 of course because it is still relevant but the others are history. I enjoy me some old school but I don't think OS is looking for this. Could be wrong though.

You're not a time traveler are you?

# 34 ofdman @ 09/19/08 08:26 AM

BTW, didnt mean to hijack the thread. I shall leave never to return to this thread.

# 35 tbarney @ 09/19/08 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ofdman


	Woah...wait a minute...Tiger Woods on Sega is unmatched in terms of graphical realism?! WT...?? What are you talking about? You have me baffled here. Tiger isnt still made for 16 bit Genesis. And if it were how in the world would it be unmatched in graphical realism? I think you just lost any shot in the world of getting the job with that paragraph. It almost sounds like you're from 2001 or something. Sega? Which Sega? The Dreamcast? 16 bit? Am I losing my mind? And does OS WANT someone writing about 16 bit games? I'm really not trying to be ugly here just blown away at your comment. NES? Sega? I can see the PS2 of course because it is still relevant but the others are history. I enjoy me some old school but I don't think OS is looking for this. Could be wrong though. You're not a time traveler are you?

I was only throwing some sarcasm around because I was catching remarks about still having a PS2 (the comments were warranted, by the way). I am no time traveler, because if I was, trust me, I would still be playing Little League World Series on NES if I had my way.

Sorry if I caused confusion - only meant to make light of my shortcomings!!!

# 36 RaychelSnr @ 09/19/08 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseB