Arrowhead Addict Is Hiring
Arrowhead Addict is looking to add a few key members to our staff.
The AA staff is a very close group that works as a team, day in and day out. Staff members of any position are expected to communicate, participate and do their very best to help make AA the best Chiefs site on the planet. We strive to give AA readers strong, opinionated and original content on a daily basis throughout the year.
Please see the list of open positions below. We will review all applications but will only respond to those folks we are interested in bringing aboard. That being said, we greatly appreciate any and all applicants that take the time to submit. Not everyone is the right fit, but your desire to participate in this site means more to us than we can tell you. Thank you in advance for applying.
Columnist
Description: Arrowhead Addict is looking for a two columnists to add to our stable of writers delivering original and entertaining commentary on the Kansas City Chiefs. Arrowhead Addict staff writers are the heart and soul of our site and must “bring it” on a weekly basis. We are looking for writers who can be help lead the discussion and bring a fresh, outside-the-box perspective on the team. Humor and analysis are greatly valued around here.
Requirements:
– Submit one column per-week at assigned day and time.
– Responsible for coming up with original, numerous and provocative content that will help spur conversation and debate.
-Submit article that are well formatted and free of errors.
-Writers should be active in participating in the comments section of not only their columns but the columns of other writers on the site.
Experience writing in WordPress is preferred but not required.
We are looking for very strong writers.
Reliability is a must.
To apply: Please submit a brief cover letter explaining why you want to write for Arrowhead Addict. Please also include a writing sample of at least 500 words that you feel best represents the type of work you feel you can provide on a week-to-week basis.
This is not a paid position.
Copy Editor
Description: Arrowhead Addict has one copy editor on staff, but she is only one woman, and heaven knows there are plenty of typos to go around. The ideal person would be someone who is a frequent reader of the site with an eye for errors and a strong understanding of common spelling and grammar mistakes.
Requirements:
– Read and review each column and news piece on your assigned day and correct any major spelling and grammatical errors.
-Watch for major formatting issues and correct them.
Previous editing experience and knowledge of AP Style is preferred.
To apply: Please submit a resume outlining any previous editing/writing experience and a brief cover letter. Please also include information about hours and days of availability.
This is a not a paid position.
Social Media Director
Description: Arrowhead Addict is looking for a savvy Social Media Director to promote the site’s Facebook page.
Requirements: The Social Media Director will be responsible for the day to day operation and promotion of Arrowhead Addict’s Facebook Page.
– Engage and interact with AA readers on the FB platform by posting polls, posing questions and adding links to interesting and informative Chiefs links.
– Grow the number of “likes” on the Arrowhead Addict FB page.
– Promote AA content being automatically posted to the FB page by engaging with readers and by starting conversations with followers in the comments of these posts.
– Moderate all conversations, removing any inflammatory or inappropriate comments.
– Represent Arrowhead Addict in a professional manner at all times.
Qualified candidates should have the ability to update the FB page multiple times a day, seven days a week.
To apply: Please submit a brief note explaining why you think you think you will succeed at this position and your plan of attack for successfully growing the page’s likes and increasing daily interaction.
This is not a paid position.
All applications should be sent to patrick.allen@fansided.com.
Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.
While we cannot offer paid positions at this time, joining the AA team can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. The FanSided Network is growing rapidly and multiple paid opportunities are always popping up. We will also provide references.
Most of all we want passionate and dedicated fans of the Kansas City Chiefs who will be committed to helping us build the best Chiefs site in the world.