PGC is Hiring!

by Jonathan Metts - February 3, 2003, 4:49 pm EST
Total comments: 41

Want to join the world's largest free Nintendo site? If you've got the skills, we've got a few positions open.

PGC is hiring! We need intelligent, hard-working volunteers to help make Planet GameCube the best it can be. If you’re interested, please read the list of openings and the application criteria carefully. (If you can’t follow simple instructions, you’re not cut out for PGC anyway.)

We are mainly looking for people based on location. If you don’t live in one of these places but still want to join us, please do not apply now. We hire new staff periodically, and something in your field will probably open up soon.

We need one person in each of these locations. You don’t have to live exactly in this place, but you need to be close enough to travel there for press events on fairly short notice.

New York

Minneapolis

San Francisco

Japan

Europe (London)

Australia

Applicants must have some writing experience, preferably with published work either online or offline. Obviously, you must also be an avid gamer who keeps up with all the latest releases for Nintendo’s systems. You must be able to work with others and take on writing assignments, even if it means writing about a game you could care less about. (Though we do try to make sure that doesn’t happen.) You must be able to write in a timely manner and accept edits and critiques of your work before it is published on PGC.

Applicants that have access to digital cameras and/or digital video cameras are also a plus.

Your application should include an introduction to yourself, some personal information (age, location), at least one writing sample (preferably on the subject of games), and a resume if you have one. Web links to writing samples and resumes are fine. If you have photo evidence of your Nintendo fanaticism, feel free to include it with your application, though zeal for Nintendo’s games and systems is no substitute for writing skills. Above all, make your application interesting, unique, and brief.

When you have read this page thoroughly and have assembled your application materials, send them to louiethecat@planetgamecube.com. Please optimize file attachments as much as possible, i.e. zip up large numbers of documents and compress pictures. Selections will be made within 2-3 weeks. Only those selected will be contacted.

Talkback

Grey NinjaFebruary 03, 2003

Are you sure that you don't need another Canuck on the staff?

MojoFebruary 03, 2003

That's prejudice against people who don't live in those areas. How about a writer that lives in Ontario and can't go anywhere?

RickPowersRick Powers, Staff AlumnusFebruary 03, 2003

It isn't PREJUDICE. Get a dictionary. There is no law or rule that says a business has to hire anyone from any specific location. Next thing you're going to tell us that we're prejudiced against people who are illiterate.

But no, we already have Canadians on our staff, so that region is covered. The regions/states we're hiring for are places where press events are frequently held and we need staff to attend.

Ian SaneFebruary 03, 2003

This is like the third time I'm unqualified for a position because of where I live. ARRRRRRGH!

I've got to move to Europe or Japan. *checks release lists* Make that just Japan.

"Sky"February 03, 2003

I live in New York City (well... Staten Island but it's quite close plus it is a borough of New York City ). However, I am currently "hired" by www.htwoz.com. But the problem is that I have received no notification on when the site will be up again and I was hired during the period that it was down. But I suppose I can send in an application as a "back up" in case the situation at HTWOZ does not go well for me. That and if PGC is unable to find anyone else available in or around the New York area. But I'll have to pose a question: Am I permitted to do something like that in the first place?

Just a question though, is this just New York City or the state of New York? As traveling to areas outside of the city is quite out of my ability at the current time until college is out, even if it is within the state. Other than that I am capable of traveling to other areas in New York State provided I have a good notice ahead of time.

Also, please note that I have no prior writing experience in terms of published works, both professional and unprofessional. Would that pose a problem? Please note that I will provide a writing sample or two (a review and an editorial) to give an example of my writing capabilities to be judged.

Thank you for your time in responding to my questions and I may be submitting an application before the week is done based on the response to my questions.

RickPowersRick Powers, Staff AlumnusFebruary 03, 2003

Sky,

If you re-read the posting, many of your questions are already answered.

"You don’t have to live exactly in this place, but you need to be close enough to travel there for press events on fairly short notice. "

"Applicants must have some writing experience, preferably with published work either online or offline."

Grey NinjaFebruary 03, 2003

Well, if you ever need anyone who lives in the middle of nowhere, does not have a digital camera, vehicle, money, or anything of that sort, but can write well, owns a GameCube, loves Nintendo, and speaks a little Japanese, you know where to find me.

MojoFebruary 03, 2003

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Originally posted by: RickPowers
It isn't PREJUDICE. Get a dictionary. There is no law or rule that says a business has to hire anyone from any specific location. Next thing you're going to tell us that we're prejudiced against people who are illiterate.

But no, we already have Canadians on our staff, so that region is covered. The regions/states we're hiring for are places where press events are frequently held and we need staff to attend.

I don't understand this "region" stuff. If one of your 30 staffers can't make it to "Acclaim Day", who cares? I'm sure that's not what your readers want to see anyways. By limiting your selection to these few areas you're dramatically decreasing your chances of scoring a good writer.

RickPowersRick Powers, Staff AlumnusFebruary 03, 2003

You don't understand it because you're clearly not paying attention. We don't NEED any more "good writers". We need people who are VERSATILE. We need people who can attend these events, we need people who can write, and we need people who get get photos and video. We don't need some keyboard jockey who doesn't want to leave his house. We need people who can act like professional journalists, not just pretend to be one on the Internet.

Writing is a very SMALL part of it.

epicacFebruary 03, 2003

Minneapolis? Are there a lot of video game conventions there?

I live smack dab in the middle of Texas, so Austin, Houston, and Dallas are all within two hours of my apartment. I have a digital camera and a modicum of writing ability. I understand your need for staff-members in those specific areas, but if you ever need a Texan on the staff, well, I'll probably read it on the site.

SOAD is the bestFebruary 03, 2003

If it's not much I have a question. I live in germany, would I have to speak the languge of the country I live in? I do have a video camera and would for the most part be able to leave on a moments notice. I love Nintendo, I have been a fan all my life. I would never buy any other system but Nintendo.

RickPowersRick Powers, Staff AlumnusFebruary 03, 2003

Germany isn't one of the areas we're looking to hire someone in, sorry.

oohhboyHong Hang Ho, Staff AlumnusFebruary 03, 2003

Rick, would New Zealand be counted?

RickPowersRick Powers, Staff AlumnusFebruary 03, 2003

"You don’t have to live exactly in this place, but you need to be close enough to travel there for press events on fairly short notice."

Unless you can get to mainland Australia on a regular basis for events and whatnot, and on short notice, I would have to say ... No.

Nik JamFebruary 03, 2003

I live near San Francisco. But Im not sure if I could be resposinble enough. Do you have to be over 18? Can you be a minor (16) and still do it?

jaredfogleFebruary 03, 2003

I may (note that i said maybe, so i amnt promising anything) be willing to take this job...... but you must answer me a few questions first. How much will I get paid? ANd I live in rural Tennessee, but I can go to New York once a year. I am well qualifiet, i have spellchk, and i also just got a 93 on a Engilsh paper i did. Also will I have it in time to go to E3? And will i hav to pay for my own tickets to E3.

Just Kidding.

keitarouFebruary 03, 2003

I live near San Francisco, too. How much time is required per week? In other words, how often a week do these events happen? I have a car, part-time work, and a couple of classes, but I have my occasional spare times. I'm only speculating, though. I have only written one game review like 3-4 years ago on Chrono Trigger that appeared in UCLA's short-termed Video Game club, but haven't done much since then. I also man own website for Animal Crossing. I have played nintendo since their LCD games to the gamecube (sans Virtual Boy). The only thing I'm missing would be a digital camera. The best I have would be my dad's digital camcorder.

Again, this is only speculation cuz I'm still a little uncertain, what with my odd but hectic schedule.

BloodworthDaniel Bloodworth, Staff AlumnusFebruary 03, 2003

Some of you are acting like we've already offered you a job. We're accepting applications. Although we'll be glad to answer general questions, if you're interested you should simply send us your complete application, and if you meet the requirements you will be contacted.

Oh and the word volunteer should have clued you in that this is not a paid position. None of us get paid.

keitarouFebruary 03, 2003

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Originally posted by: Bloodworth
Some of you are acting like we've already offered you a job. We're accepting applications. Although we'll be glad to answer general questions, if you're interested you should simply send us your complete application, and if you meet the requirements you will be contacted.

Oh and the word volunteer should have clued you in that this is not a paid position. None of us get paid.

Sorry 'bout that.

I'll try to send an application later, then.

RABicleFebruary 04, 2003

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Originally posted by: "Sky"
However, I am currently "hired" by www.htwoz.com. But the problem is that I have received no notification on when the site will be up again and I was hired during the period that it was down

Yeah right you were hired by them. I mean for starters it HTLOZ not HTWOZ. Heck i bet you dont even know what HTLOZ stands for! (Hyrule the Land of Zelda)

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Originally posted by: RickPowers
Germany isn't one of the areas we're looking to hire someone in, sorry.

Suprise Rick! You said you were looking for a a person that lives in Europe and Germany just so happens to be a european country! Also guys get a map out. No not a crappy map, get Peter's Projection or a globe of the world. That's right guys. Australia is enormas. I can imagine if I get the job. You guys ring me up "Roland, Ben's sick and we need you to be at EA Gold Coast's press event, it starts tomorrow at 2:30pm" Of course I guess it's not your fault that I have to then make a 4 hour flight to get to Brisbane and then catch a train or something I dont God-damn know to get to the Gold Coast.
Please be more specific in where you need these Europeans and Australians.
For a helping hand, just about all Aussie game developers, or at least all those worth a crap reside in Melbourne. This includes NAL's headquaters. Where i live, on the other side of the continent, is near the biggest port in Australia and a warehouse of Nintendo goods (Fremantle)

NintendoFebruary 04, 2003

When you say Europe, do you mean England?
Because where I live in The Netherlands - Europe, we don't get that many big events, the only press promotional events Nintendo threw last year were the CubeClub parties.

However, I can supply you with a detailed European Release Dates List.
I've been keeping this list up to date for over a year now, but now that I mention it, I remember offering my help to your staff before and got ignored, so I'm leaving it at this.

BloodworthDaniel Bloodworth, Staff AlumnusFebruary 04, 2003

HAH HAH!! I was wondering about that myself earlier today. I'll see if I can bug Rick or Billy about being a little more specific.

Fire-WSPFebruary 04, 2003

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Originally posted by: RickPowers
Germany isn't one of the areas we're looking to hire someone in, sorry.

He is right!
Germany IS in Europe and is one of the important countrys of Europe.
Nintendo of Europe is in Germany located in Großostheim and and the Product Testing part is in Frankfurt a. Main.
Most of the Nintendo Events are in Germany. Than England, Brüssel, Cannes, Holland...
But Rick if you say you have allready People in Germany than of course everthing is clear for me.

RABicleFebruary 04, 2003

Yes I had a suspison that Nintendo Europe was big in Germany what with the german flag all over the international section of nintendo.com. It was ounce a super power you know. That was until WW1.
I'm sorry for my arrogance, I just went back to school and what do you know, I chose Geography and History for two of my TEE subjects.

Please be more specific.

RickPowersRick Powers, Staff AlumnusFebruary 04, 2003

I concede ... I was indeed mistaken on that fact. Our German friends are free to apply, as long as they meet the other criteria!

"Sky"February 04, 2003

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Originally posted by: RABicle
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Originally posted by: "Sky"
However, I am currently "hired" by www.htwoz.com. But the problem is that I have received no notification on when the site will be up again and I was hired during the period that it was down
Yeah right you were hired by them. I mean for starters it HTLOZ not HTWOZ. Heck i bet you dont even know what HTLOZ stands for! (Hyrule the Land of Zelda)

Did you even bother checking the URL? Apparently not otherwise you would know that www.htwoz.com is a valid URL and an actual site and that it's just currently "closed" (sorry for using the incorrect term before in saying that it's "down"). HTWOZ is founded by Brian and Blazer. Blazer was part of the staff of HTLOZ until it went down. Brian and Blazer decided to form HTWOZ when they found out that Falco-X wasn't interested in reviving HTLOZ.

HTWOZ stands for "Hyrule the World of Zelda". BTW, how much did you want to put down as bet

I can understand if some people don't trust what others say about themselves, this is the internet after all. But at the very least do more than just "reply" right off the bat with the assumption that I'm lying. The very least you could've done was actually check the URL to know that there is actually that site that I mentioned.

SC5 is also a staff writer for HTWOZ as well. Hired before the site closed temporarily.

PGC-Agent CooperBilly Berghammer, FounderFebruary 04, 2003

Ok, I was alerted of this thread, and boy...it's really starting to get out of hand. Mainly one of the reasons why we rarely publicly open up job openings.

I thought we made everything pretty clear on the main page, outside of the Europe thing. We're looking for someone close or in London to assist with everything that goes on there. Sorry for the confusion.

Lets keep this thread mainly for questions about the process or anything else.

Game_FreakFebruary 04, 2003

Ok, im really interested in applying for the Australian staff position, i meet all the criteria, i can travel anywhere on short notice, i have reasonable writing experience (i can provide samples and articles that i have written if you require them, even about video games), i love Nintendo. BUT, i have one question before i send in my application. I am only 16, is that significant in any way, do i have to be over 18 to apply for this job. Oh, and how much is the pay

jaredfogleFebruary 05, 2003

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Originally posted by: Bloodworth
Some of you are acting like we've already offered you a job. We're accepting applications. Although we'll be glad to answer general questions, if you're interested you should simply send us your complete application, and if you meet the requirements you will be contacted.

Oh and the word volunteer should have clued you in that this is not a paid position. None of us get paid.

Daniel, was that directed at me? Because I was just joking.....

BloodworthDaniel Bloodworth, Staff AlumnusFebruary 05, 2003

It was directed at several people, not just you. -And I did notice that you were joking after I posted.

Cru_Jones83February 06, 2003

I think that you guys should have a retro writer on your staff... (Sorry if this is a little off topic).

I really enjoy retro articles and the guy that said he owned every system sans Virtual Boy made me think about how much fun virtual boy was.. then I thought of how cool it would be to have articles on it, and so on and so on... anyways... Just a thought for maybe future job offerings or something.

Cru_Jones83February 06, 2003

First of all, let me start by saying that i wanted to edit my above post.. but it says "You cannot post to this thread" when I tried... but anyways...

My edit was going to be: One more question, have you guys ever thought of having something like this on PGC?

Nik JamFebruary 06, 2003

*waits for the "Do you have to be 18+ to apply" before he thinks about taking some chances*

Game_FreakFebruary 07, 2003

I asked that question yesterday, i still havent got an answer, PGC staff, do you have to be over 18 to apply?

MikeHruseckyMike Hrusecky, Staff AlumnusFebruary 07, 2003

We've had under 18 staff before. I don't know about these specific positions, but I would believe work ethic takes precedence over age... with the exception of positions where the staffer would need to attend press events which might or might not be 18+ affairs.

But BILLEH or Rick would be better to answer. If they decide to.

MattFebruary 07, 2003

We are mainly looking for people based on location. If you don’t live in one of these places but still want to join us, please do not apply now. We hire new staff periodically, and something in your field will probably open up soon.

Now, does that mean soon you'll have other positions? Or does that mean it might be a year?

MikeHruseckyMike Hrusecky, Staff AlumnusFebruary 07, 2003

Maybe soon, maybe a year, maybe never. Don't read into it too much.

AgtFoxFebruary 10, 2003

Question before I send anything in: I live in the Minneapolis area, but I also work for another console site. What kind of work are we exactly looking at and who would I contact to ask a few more questions about this. Thanks much.

AttroxFebruary 11, 2003

Some people sure are being quite childish about this...get over it, my god.

Also, I have a question...is there a certain age you would like your staff members to be, like 18+?

dmcilvanFebruary 12, 2003

Okay, it seems to me that I lot of people here are just wasting the PGC staff's time(not that they have anything better to do) by asking questions that have already been answered. ie: Do you have you be 18? What if I don't live in one of those locations? Do you need prior experience?

Well, I say to you folk asking these questions: "Read the other posts and read the first post by the news bot, it answered a lot of your questions.

Well, now that my little rant is over, I have a real question to ask.
I don't live in one of those areas, but I have a job lined up for me this summer as an Electronic Arts Game Tester at their head office near where I live. Would this help me/give me any chance of getting hired at PGC? I also have a lot of experience writing about video games(specifically Nintendo) and hardware.

MingesiumMarch 08, 2003

I don't know if you annouce it, but when are you going to announce the new members of the PGC team?

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