Opportunities

Written by rise  | Saturday, 04 July 2009 11:52

StarCraft: Legacy is looking for additional staff. We look for the combination of “talent and hard work” in staff, affiliates, and partners. The most important quality you can possess is reliability. If you have limited free time, we still encourage you to apply. Limited availability is acceptable if you are able to communicate where and when you’ll be available as well as if you are able to manage and maximize your time. Please browse the opportunities below. If you have any further questions, please contact rise or LordofAscension. In addition, you may also email questions to opportunities[at]sclegacy[dot]com. Please refer to the FAQ section if you have general questions about the applications. We will contact you via email regarding your application. Thank you for your interest.

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Content

• StarCraft Pro Scene [now hiring]
• StarCraft Commentator
• Local Correspondents

Graphics [now hiring]
Coding [now hiring]
FAQ

Content

Content is a generalist position that is responsible for providing the information, opinion, connections, and media you see every day. They research, write, edit, and publish the latest news and articles; they produce features (e.g. Pimpest Plays, Legacy Weekly, etc.) and report events (e.g. BlizzCon, Worldwide Invitational, press releases, etc.) regularly throughout the year.

We try to provide depth, detail, and quality production in a community that requires speed. (Please see our June 22 Press Release coverage for a recent example of our work.) You need to have clear, concise, and interesting writing, as well as editing skills. In addition, you need to be reliable, able to communicate, and be independent. Knowledge of social networking (e.g. YouTube, Twitter, etc.) is an asset.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please download and submit the following application:

StarCraft Legacy Content Staff Application 2009

Please email the application to opportunities[at]sclegacy[dot]com. The title should be “Content Staff Application” and the application .doc file should be included as an attachment. You may include published, online examples of your writing for your portfolio. Include these, as well as any possible comments about your application, in the email message itself. If you have further questions, please contact rise or LordofAscension (via email or private message).

Checklist:

• Application completed and attached to email
• Writing samples attached to email (or links provided in email)

StarCraft Commentator

We are looking for a StarCraft (and StarCraft II) commentator to compliment our coverage. You must be knowledgeable of competitive StarCraft or StarCraft II. Passion and dynamic commentary are pluses. We are looking for a commentator who knows where to go as well as what to say.

The application process for this position includes submitting a commentary for the replay below. If you are interested in applying for this position, please download and submit the following application as well as replay:

StarCraft Legacy Commentator Application 2009
ESC.White-Ra vs Mong[Name] (5/07/2009)

Please email the application to opportunities[at]sclegacy[dot]com. The title should be “Commentator Application” and the application .doc file should be included as an attachment. You may include any possible comments about your application, as well as your other online commentary samples, in the email message itself. If you have further questions, please contact Gradius or LordofAscension (via email or private message).

Checklist:

• Application completed and attached to email
• Replay with commentary linked in email

Local Correspondents - Irvine, New York, Seoul

We are looking for local event correspondents. If you live in the New York, NY or Seoul, ROK areas as well as near Irvine, CA, we’re interested in discussing the possibilities with you.

You will represent StarCraft: Legacy at Blizzard events (e.g. press releases, BlizzCon, etc.), affiliated events (e.g. StarCraft tournaments), as well as relevant industry events (e.g. E3 Expo). You will be required to research, write material before, during, and after the event. This is an affiliate position; you won’t have the same responsibilities as a full staff member outside of specific events. You are welcome to be staff as well as our local correspondent.

If you are interested in discussing this position with us, please email opportunities[at]sclegacy[dot]com. Next, Gradius or LordofAscension will contact you.

Graphics

Our graphical team produces high quality works, such as: the artwork for SCLegacy.com, StarCraft: First Contact, and the work below. We look for passion and talent. We welcome any form of graphical talent, and will generate projects based on our staff. Specifically, we are in need of a artist capable of creating website layouts.


The application process for Graphics staff emphasizes the portfolio. If you are interested in applying for this position, please download and submit the following application:

StarCraft Legacy Graphics Staff Application 2009

Please email the application to opportunities[at]sclegacy[dot]com. The title should be “Graphics Staff Application” and the application .doc file should be attachment. You may provide online portfolio links (e.g. DeviantArt), as well as any possible comments, in the email message itself. If you have further questions, please contact Gradius or LordofAscension (via email or private message).

Checklist:

• Application completed and attached to email
• Graphical samples attached (or link provided in the email)

Coding

Web Developer

HTML, CSS, and PHP are required. Be prepared to learn to design for and use Joomla. Prior knowledge of and experience with Joomla is an asset. (Further projects may use a different CMS.) Knowledge of vBulletin is an asset. You will be responsible for constructing and maintaining databases, websites, etc. on a project by project basis. You must be reliable; there are no exceptions to this. You will be required to collaborate with other programming staff to complete projects. Organizational skills, such as understanding version tracking code, are an asset. In addition, we are looking for someone capable of implementing flash coding to websites and other projects.

If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please download and submit the following application:

StarCraft Legacy Coding Staff Application 2009

Please email the application to opportunities[at]sclegacy[dot]com. The title should be “Coding Staff Application” and the application .doc file should be an attachment. Please include portfolio links, as well as any possible comments, in the email message itself. If you have further questions, please contact Gradius or LordofAscension (via email or private message).

FAQ

How long will you be accepting applications for?

The application process will be open until further notice. There is no deadline for applications; however, we suggest you apply as soon as possible. Opportunities will be added and removed regularly.

Does StarCraft: Legacy offer paid positions?

No, staff members volunteer because they are passionate about StarCraft and dedicated to the community.

Is there an age requirement to be staff?

No, there is no age requirement if you are able to act mature.

What are the benefits to working at StarCraft: Legacy?

You’ll be involved in a leading StarCraft website that connects with Blizzard Entertainment regularly. You’ll help the community’s heart beat and be able to feel the pulse. You’ll know what is coming likely before anyone else.


Do you offer something that we haven’t advertised for, but still interested in working for StarCraft: Legacy? Contact us to discuss the possibilities.

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