(We did this last year, and, well things conspired to keep us from moving forward. This year, however, we're committed, because if we don't get some extra help, we'll all BE committed.)
CadetStuff.org, the world's leading provider of cadet-related content, discussion areas, photographs and resources, is looking to add to its top-notch staff of dedicated, non-paid professionals with the announcement of the following position vacancies:
* Features Editor
* Production Editor
* Multimedia Producer
* Associate Editors
Features Editor - The Features Editor is responsible for all feature-related content on the site. Feature content is basically everything not slotted into things like "Drill" or "Leadership". In addition, the Features Editor serves as sort of the "Production Editor-in-Chief" for now, until we can find a "Production Editor" at which time the Features Editor can go back to being the Features Editor and stop sticking his nose in everybody else's work. Our previous Features Editor is about to leave for the Middle East for the 2nd time in 3 years, and honestly, he needs a break, so its time to replace him with someone who will quit leaving town unexpectedly and going to 3rd world countries with tin-can & string-powered Internet connections.
Requirements include the ability to write (in English!) and produce content items ranging from 250 to 2500 words long, as well as edit submitted work from other authors. Having a flair for creative and witty writing is a must, as well as a small doese of common sense and some knowledge of whats appropriate and what is not. The Features Editor also works collaboratively with other authors to fine-tune content for publication. HTML and Content Management System experience is absolutely essential.
As you can probably tell, a good sense of humor and the ability to work within this team environment is the key to a successful Features Editor.
Production Editor - A new position here at CadetStuff, the Production Editor will be the key "What goes where" person for determining the monthly physical layout and production of CadetStuff and then getting those items already in the content management system arranged and in place. May require some occasional editing work (light), and the ability to actually write a good article on a CadetStuff subject would be helpful as well.
Skills needed for this job include an extensive background in HTML and other web technologies, familiarity with Content Management Systems, and a fair dose of design sense thrown in. As you may have noticed, the ability to laugh at oneself and co-workers is key here at CadetStuff, and this position will be right in the thick of things when the going gets tough.
Multimedia Producer - The Multimedia Producer will work with the editorial team and CadetStuff's own Imperial Interior Decorator and Photoschwonk to produce cadet-oriented rich multi-media content on a monthly basis that is appropriate for today's competitive web properties.
Experience in video and audio production along with modern multi-media technologies such as Flash and podcasting is a must. You must be able to provide a demo-reel or samples of your prior work. The successful candidate will possess 1-3 years experience in a mixed multimedia environment, including audio & video production along with modern multimedia technologies such as Flash and podcasting, as well as a cadet/military background. A sense of humor, preferably a cracked one, is a definite necessity 'round these here parts since the editorial staff are a bunch of comedic whack-jobs who come up with some of the most off the wall stuff ever (witness the "fat guy in a thong" debacle from 2005) and will require someone equally nutty to keep up the pace.
Associate Editors - Associate Editors take approved content from the editorial team and enter it into the CadetStuff publication engine, while at the same time performing some light editing (grammar, puncuation, spelling, and the elimination of the occasional run-on sentence) and layout work (basic HTML, photo insertion and resizing, etc).
English as a first language, and possibly a second language, is a absolute necessity. Knowledge of basic HTML code and general web layout conventions is also key. A strong sense of humor, along with the ability to speak up and say "uh, this ain't right!" is also required (again, witness 2005's "Fat guy in a thong" debacle). You will need high-speed access to the Internet on a regular basis to perform duties related to this position. No dial-up weenies or public library shared computer users, please!
Applications
Individuals interested in these positions should send an e-mail to the Managing Editor with the position title in the subject line. This e-mail should include a brief (did we say brief? BRIEF!) resume of qualfications and, if necessary, portfolio examples or links to example sites. Contact information (Instant Messenger IDs, etc) is a must.
Benefits
The benefits of working on CadetStuff.org include: a cool CadetStuff t-shirt (in season), a nifty CadetStuff.org e-mail address, your ugly mug (or Kenny from South Park) on the CadetStuff Staff page along with a clever bio, and the knowledge that you're working on the coolest cadet program site on the Internet. Did we mention that none of us gets paid? You can certainly use your experience at CadetStuff to pad your resume, however, and much of what you do here might eventually qualify you for overnight duty in a minimum-security mental institution.
And, as an interesting benefit: Our staff is spread all over the country, so you'll never get the boss standing in your doorway mulling over the cover sheets on your TPS reports... We promise!