blood.sweat.tears music syndicate | est. 5.02

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Reviewer Wanted!

Hey Everyone,

BST is looking for a reviewer/interviewer. We’ve come to point where our staff could use an extra person to manage our workload. We can’t pay you, but keep in mind that this as an opportunity to further your musical palette as well as have something to show for your love of music. It’s not a job!!!

Below is a list of requirements, as well as characteristics of our ideal candidate. By no means do you have to meet all of these, but the more that you meet, the better your chances.

Requirements:

  • Passionate about music
  • Knowledge/familiarity with hardcore, metal, punk, and/or emo genres (and their subgenres)
  • Solid writing/grammar skills
  • Honest
  • Motivated/Dedicated
  • Willingness to meet with BST staff to receive review materials (or pay for materials to be mailed to US address)

Preferences:

  • Experience writing music/concert reviews and/or interviewing
  • At least 18 years old
  • Extensive music background (playing, writing, attending)
  • Reliable transportation
  • Willingness to pay to attend (occasional) shows

How to “Apply”:

If you are interested, please e-mail us here. Please include the following:

  • Name
  • Age
  • Location
  • Short list of favorite bands/influences/genres
  • List of albums you’ve listened to recently
  • 1 or 2 sample reviews (albums, shows, whatever), interviews, articles, etc. We need something that shows your writing ability. Feel free to use our current review format, but don’t feel constrained by it.
  • Anything you think we should know (i.e. you play guitar, you go to 2 shows a week, you ran sound for your friend’s band, you know every word to every Iron Maiden song, etc.)

If we feel you are a good candidate for the position, we will contact you with more information about responsibilities and goals. Ideally, we just want someone dedicated who loves music and wants to show it through their words.

Keep rockin’.

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