UltimateDisney.com and DVDizzy.com are looking for a few good people to join our writing staff.
Read on for information on the open positions and how to apply. Please note that these jobs do not come with a traditional salary.
1. DVD Reviewer (Must be in the contiguous United States)
Requirements:
Must be well-versed in a wide variety of movies and/or TV shows.
Must be willing to write about a variety of movies and/or TV shows in a THOROUGH, PUNCTUAL, and grammatically correct fashion.
Must be familiar with DVD releases, studios, and presentations.
Must be able to take high-quality screencaps from source with a DVD-ROM program like WinDVD or PowerDVD.
Must be familiar with basic HTML code (or willing to learn).
Must have a TV of reasonable dimensions (24" and up) and a DTS-compatible 5.1 channel surround sound system.
Must be able to respond to e-mail queries in a reasonable time (preferably same-day on weekdays).
Perks:
Get free DVDs to review before release date; DVDs are yours to keep.
Have your writing and views reach a wide audience (sites receive millions of unique visitors each year).
Add a valuable listing (widely-recognized online outlets) to your resume.
Occasional miscellaneous benefits and/or rewards.
To apply for the DVD reviewer position, send an e-mail to staff@ultimatedisney.com with REVIEWER APPLICATION as your subject line. Be sure to include a completed form of this short application and either a sample of writing (preferably on a film-related subject) or your attempt at a DVD review in the format of this site's.
2. Reporter (Must be in or close to Los Angeles, CA)
Requirements:
Must be close to Los Angeles (reasonable driving distance) and able to get there easily.
Must be well-versed in the entertainment industry.
Must have a digital camera for report photographs. Digital video recorder a plus.
Should have some reliable, precise method of recording audio of interviews.
Must be able to respond to e-mail queries in a reasonable time (preferably same-day on weekdays).
Perks:
Get to attend unique press events never experienced by the general public.
Get to talk with accomplished filmmakers and celebrities.
Have your articles and photos reach a wide audience (sites receive millions of unique visitors each year).
Often get free DVD or related item to assist in report.
Occasional miscellaneous benefits and/or rewards.
Get to add a valuable credential to your resume.
To apply for the Los Angeles reporter position, send an e-mail to staff@ultimatedisney.com with LA REPORTER APPLICATION as your subject line. Be sure to include a sample of writing, preferably on a film-related subject.
3. Phone Interviewer/Reporter
Requirements:
Must be well-versed in movies and/or TV and able to prepare questions for an interview subject, sometimes on only a few days' notice.
Must be able to conduct and record interviews over a phone conversation.
Must be able to transcribe interviews and prepare an article to hold them in a timely fashion.
Must be able to respond to e-mail queries in a reasonable time (preferably same-day on weekdays).
Perks:
Get to talk with accomplished filmmakers and celebrities, typically in chunks of 15 minutes.
Often get free DVD or related item to assist in interview and article.
Get to add a valuable credential to your resume.
Get to have your articles reach a wide audience (sites receive millions of unique visitors each year).
Occasional miscellaneous benefits and/or rewards.
To apply for the phone interviewer/reporter position, send an e-mail to staff@ultimatedisney.com with INTERVIEWER APPLICATION as your subject line. Be sure to include a sample of writing, preferably on a film-related subject.
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Our DVD Reviews Index - Familiarize yourself with our format and standards (more recent ones are best examples)
Our Interviews Index - Familiarize yourself with the types of questions asked and the articles written.