Wanna write for Download Squad?

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Wanna write for Download Squad?

by Grant Robertson May 8th 2008

The few, the proud, the Download Squad. Think you have what it takes to join us in ~~world domination~~ covering software and the web? We're looking for a few great bloggers to add to our team.

We won't give you a corner office. We will not offer you a company car. Health care? Dude, you're better off hitting up Clinton or Obama. What we can offer you is a contract, the same pay as every other Weblogs, Inc blogger and a chance to be seen by an enormous number of readers.

How can you apply to be a Download Squad blogger? It's easy! Write three original sample posts in the style and voice of Download Squad (First person plural -- the royal "we") and under 400 words each. Pithy, witty and sarcastic a plus. (Tip: When we say original, we mean new. Don't send us previous posts from your own blog!) Send your samples to

Download Squad's alumni includes a formidable list of blogging talent, are you up to the challenge?

UPDATE: Applications are closed as of May 23, 2008. Thanks to everyone who applied!

Tags: download squad, DownloadSquad, hiring

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Jhongerkong said 8:58PM on 5-08-2008

Whats the pay?

Bob Barker said 11:03PM on 5-08-2008

If I wasn't high on Oxycodone right now I'd apply.

Henry said 11:37PM on 5-08-2008

sent you guys a app from my email :)

arvinth said 7:29AM on 5-09-2008

to whom i have to send...plz tell......

Zelidar said 8:51AM on 5-09-2008

"Don't send us previous posts from your own blog!"
I assume you've seen this! Probably some poor souls duly applying what was effective in some schools.

"Witty and sarcastic a plus"
Mmmh! IMHO I would make that a condition. The IT world is serious enough.

BTW, the keyboard you've chosen to illustrate this post goes well along of few others I have seen here, laden with a generous serving of typing errors. I guess, that would be another condition down the list ;-)

nana said 1:59PM on 5-09-2008

great opportunity... have always wanted to do that.
I will send you my samples.

Iampriteshdesai said 3:30PM on 5-09-2008

Hi I have already sent my email. I blog at www.iampriteshdesai.blogspot.com

Muffin_man said 5:13PM on 5-09-2008

I R gud writr I can has job plz?

Just messin' if I had the time to actually dedicate myself to blogging I would apply but I don't. :P

Erez said 5:39AM on 5-11-2008

Would be nice if you would at least acknowledge receiving the email.

Xell said 4:25PM on 5-11-2008

I can't imagine why not, but are people outside of the US able to apply?

Grant Robertson said 7:44PM on 5-11-2008

@xell Absolutely.

Christian Walters said 10:09PM on 5-11-2008

What is the age requirement for this job? I assume legal working age of course, which to my knowledge is 17 here in South Carolina. I ask of course, because I am 17, but would love to become one of the few, the proud, the bold...the Squaders!

Grant Robertson said 10:41PM on 5-11-2008

Sorry, all our bloggers must be 18. House rules. Come back and talk to us in a few months, please!

Jamie said 8:48AM on 5-13-2008

Should I expect some kind of confirmation email? I submitted my application yesterday but there doesn't appear to be any kind of auto-responder or intern-powered reply?!

asurroca said 12:04AM on 5-15-2008

Sent in my app. I'm guessing you want people who will write more than one post in a blue moon, right? I mean, someone needs to give Brad a break. The poor guy is a one-man Download Squad lately!

Martin Young said 5:12PM on 5-17-2008

an opportunity for everlasting fame. cool!

Paula said 5:25PM on 5-18-2008

A app? dude...

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