Hey, we're hiring and stuff!

Justin McElroy please, would be a perfect fit

@flacracker: That...is amazing. So much effort was clearly put into this. Quite possibly more effort than I've put forth in my entire life.

I hope Chris Antista (formerly of gamesradar) applies. He would be a perfect addition to the crew.

The new Associate Producer must be prepared to be the whipping boy of every comments section for at least the first 6-12 months.

Even when he was alive NO ONE could replace Ryan.

I'm going to apply a little later. I know that I don't have a shot, but I'll try anyway.

Thanks man. It's really recent. We're sending in a mailbag to "announce" it. Really stoked. It's crazy what the internet can do these days.

As soon as Giant Bomb Canada opens I'm there, until then I will just lurk in the forums, waiting...

@rorie I do have one question regarding cover letters on the resume page:

Are you (or the GB crew) the ones talent scouting this, or is it going through CBS? I only ask because I imagine the tone of the cover letter will vary depending on who we are addressing.

Thanks!

I am seriously considering the Associate Producer role. I just have to figure out a way to hop that lil old 5,300 mile gap that separates me from Giant Bomb.

Fuck.

I can be Giant Bomb's Japan correspondent, having been there once.

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@jimmyfenix said:

@fattony12000 said:

@fattony12000 said:

Source: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=104702775&postcount=1914

same

You're Goddamn Right Fattony.

@flacracker: I love everything about that, right down to the wall of text format.

Oh snap, fresh meat.

Would love to apply, but I doubt you are looking for a 20 y/o undergrad Sociology major. Best of luck to you better off duders!

There are lots of legal reasons that hiring requirements have to be generic and applicable to many people. California law can be particular about this sometimes. (I don't know how this works in other parts of the country or world, though) It can be illegal to give a position to a certain person without first seeing if there are other similarly qualified applicants and giving them a shot at the spot too. In fact, I think it might be possible to sue on that basis (if such a thing were somehow provable). So posting the job this way not only covers their ass legally speaking, but who knows what can happen? Maybe someone awesome they haven't thought of yet will apply. The big drawback, of course, is that you are sure to get TONS of under-qualified applicants (this appears to be true for just about every job these days, I'm sure a GB position is no different and with these low requirements probably much worse) who will waste the time of the people who have to read their applications and resumés. You win some, you lose some. (Source: I know people who work in HR for a big company: ~5k employees)

Awesome! I would apply if I put my writing skills to use and had some camera experience. And didn't live in New York. And man would it be awesome to work at Giantbomb. And I'm saying and a lot on purpose because and video games and and and and.

I might actually apply. Being from Sweden I could at least supply the office with a buttload of surströmming and Djungelvrål!

Personally I would love to see Giant Bomb bring a woman into the mix. Nothing wrong with the crew as is but if you're going to expand it would be nice to get a distinctly different perspective.

I have one question. Does Giant Bomb have a Style Guide, or is it looser than that?

I've felt a strong absence of official Hatsune Miku correspondents in the games journalism industry. I think you're a shoe-in

I applied because i thought it'd be funny.

after the application process it was no longer funny

why did I do this

that's the sound of 1000 duders polishing their resume

@flacracker: 5/5, would read again.

Though actually putting together a conclusion where you restate your...qualifications is perhaps a little too well thought out. I feel like the character you're portraying would never have the presence of mind to reiterate his desirable qualities at the end. I feel like he'd just make a terrible inside joke or a totally inappropriate drug reference, and then the comminiqué would just end abruptly. Also could've used more references to how you'd be interested in hanging out with Jeff and Vinny all the time outside of work and you would be interested in spearheading a new Endurance Run.

@theuselessgod: The HR people will likely filter down the pool to what they feel would be appropriate to pass along to the editors, removing any that are overtly poorly done (lots of misspellings or clearly from a 15-year-old). But then they'll go to the editors. So kinda both, I think!

@fatwaves: Yesssss that would be perfect.

I would apply if it didn't mean setting foot in California. That'll never happen.

@viciousbearmauling: I would give anything to record a quick look of Project Diva F 2nd with Jeff. Seriously though I do hope they get someone who has a larger affinity for that kind of stuff and can better articulate everything japan. I do feel that is still a section of GB with no actual coverage.

Patrick has dipped his toe in little bit with Visual Novels but I still feel most times if its a JRPG or weird quirky Japanese game most likely its going to be a less than informative quick look.

Good luck to all applicants, but really I'm just happy that Vinny and Drew are getting some help!

Same. I was just formally awarded my BS in computer science today. I'm a PHP/Javascript developer too, so I fit the bill. Wish this was a thing a year ago lol.

You really could have topped it off with

"I'll even hook you up with the guy that sells me pot in my school's locker room" or a clever "That's what she said"

Makes sense ... thanks for the info :)

It's pretty obvious Jeff is stretched thin as far as video/podcast hosting goes and that's something that used to be shared by someone equally as capable...hence I'm surprised they're looking outside...just steal Danny.. :)

@rorie Would someone on the East Coast have a shot, or are they pretty sure they could find someone locally? Something like this would be akin to a dream job, and justify a lifetime of gaming, a wasted English degree, and 10 years living in Japan, but alas I'm too poor to afford to fly out there to interview.

@alkusanagi: When I applied at GameSpot, they flew me out for the interview and paid for it, and I'm sure it'd be the same situation here for late-stage candidates.

Well my character wouldn't be the kind of person to make drug references. He is a nerd that writes Mass Effect fan fiction while still being enough of a "bro" to enjoy Call of Duty and hang out a lot with friends. He also learned in school that the best way to end and essay is with "In conclusion," and restate everything you just said so he did that here too. I agree with your last point but I unfortunately didn't think about that.

Fingers crossed for Al Yankovic, Assistant Editor.

@demoskinos: Well, that's probably my biggest hope too. It would be great to actually have an "Official Anime Editor" because this this site is pretty quick too brush off most Japanese releases.

Still waiting on the Jojo:BAASB Quicklook......

@mrpibb is actually a closet Ruby fanatic.

Places don't usually hire someone just because they have a good GPA. If you have a great GPA but obviously don't know what you are talking about in an interview or have trouble during a coding exam then you most likely will be identified as an improper fit for the job.

Also pretty much everyone I've met that has complained about GPA or transcript requests in job offers usually have a piss poor academic career.

@flacracker said:

OK, fair points, I didn't realize your character was the type to actually pay attention to the oversimplified structural advice in high school English class. I figured him for more of a "just wing it and start writing fan fiction while never thinking that he should look up some basic writing conventions first because obviously he's a natural" sort of guy.

@thesoutherndandy:

Same here. Us Canadians should start our own, competing Giant Bomb. It would basically the same thing, but with more Maple Syrup eh?

Dammit! I knew this Chemistry Doctorate was useless!

@guppy507 said:

@guppy507: Congratulations, duder!

Bring on the polka and food puns!

I live halfway down the shaft of America's sweaty penis, nearly three thousand miles away. :\

And their knobs. Heyo!

I'm a structural engineer, that's the same thing as an editor right?

I'd apply... if I was in any way qualified or wanted to move to San Francisco.

Whelp, I applied. I'm not exactly a tour-de-force in the community here (I prefer to lurk and write reviews), but here's hoping!

I would like to join the "bah! I live in the UK" brigade. That Associate Editor role is basically my dream job.

@tom_scherschel: I totally agree with what you say. Adding a woman in the mix would be nice, and its always good to learn and listen from different type of people. Many people want Giantbomb to hire Danny from Gamespot or Jeff Green or others in the industry.These are very nice people that I think would fit well with Giantbomb, but I believe It is time for the new blood to rise. New people that can learn from the vinny, jeff, brad and the others.

@ssully: Yeah, I'll admit that my college career could have been a lot better than it has been. However, I don't think my mind would change if I did meet that requirement though. I have met a bunch of people like myself who are smart, but don't really like school.