Applications Open: Staff Content Managers

[Lendisa]

Thanks to you Chester I went and re-read it, and his post on 'What they Are' seems to me, to be incredibly vague. Are they more advertising their game than anything else?

N> More definitive info. ._.

[NoeJeko]

People that don't read won't even be considered. I've had one person tell me how good they'll be at moderating. If you tl;dr the announcement I sure as hell don't want you on staff representing the site.

[Adun]

What they are: They are members of staff. They have ownership of content for the game to which they are assigned. They can see "Staff Discussion" and "Staff Random". They can suggest events and promotions to drive interest in their games. They are a representation of the site staff and will be expected to conduct themselves accordingly.

Pretty simple.

[Momijii]

Application sent. Good luck to all others! ^_^

@Noe: When will the selections be announced?

[NoeJeko]

Woah what the hell - I could have sworn I posted a reply here...

Well, as I thought I said...

Applications will be reviewed within 48 hours of receipt. I cannot guarantee a final notification time on them as they will be reviewed by more than just me - but if you don't make the first cut (my review) then 48 hours is the soonest you can reasonably expect to hear back. The entire review process will take no longer than a week. I hate being kept waiting and I won't do the same to our members.

Remember, I'm only looking at complete applications - so if a week passes and you haven't heard anything then your application was incomplete and found its way into my trashcan.

[Catharsis]

Originally Posted by Lendisa

Thanks to you Chester I went and re-read it, and his post on 'What they Are' seems to me, to be incredibly vague. Are they more advertising their game than anything else?

N> More definitive info. ._.

My personal understanding is that Content Managers (as the name states) are focused on content.

[Hypothetical] *If* I were to apply for the position, I would take responsibility for the following tasks:
- making sure the wiki is updated
- encourage people to write guides (or make them myself)
- keep substantial topics/threads in the game forums active
- run the occasional "promotional" jig to drive activity among the players (contests, MMOG members PvP tourney, etc)

Of course, that's just my take on things. There isn't any "list of tasks" for them, but I guess the CMs themselves would have to define the scope of their responsibility, and that will take a lot of initiative on their parts.

[Adun]

@Cath: Good post to clarify what the CM's are, because many don't get it.

[Sephie]

Aha. I'd go just for my name to bhe orange but I'm not active o-o
Good luck guys, and 'grats to Adun on the orange o-o

[HolyAbyssal]

i entered my application

Concerto Gate FTW?

[NoeJeko]

Applications are closed for Trickster Online. Thanks to everyone that's applied and applications are still open to all games that are not crossed-out.

[Momijii]

Yay~
I made it~ Lovin' the orange already!

[NoeJeko]

To everyone complaining about those selected as Content Managers:

It isn't your decision.

First, none of you see the selection process, none of you see the applications we get, and none of you read the discussion surrounding them. None of you see the ones that were rejected.

If you think you can do better than "so and so CM", then apply for the position - if you have what it takes. I've seen nothing but complaints about my selection for one of the game's CMs but yet - *gasp* no one else has applied! People are so quick to complain yet so slow to try and do anything themselves.

These people weren't brought on staff to be "lol game pros", they were brought on staff to do a job and drive interest in the games. If they can't do that they won't remain on staff - pretty simple concept really. If you're not willing to do the job yourself, then don't complain when someone else is given the job.

[NoeJeko]

Applications for Lunia are closed. Thanks to everyone that applied - we still have quite a few spots left in other games.

I've updated the original post to try and better clarify what this role does. This role is not the site's game gurus. Interest is required; mastery is not. Naturally, if you're adept at the game you'll have more to offer in terms of guides and content - but as long as you want to do the job and have an interest in the game you apply to - we can teach you the rest.

I know my last post was a bit harsh; it's very irritating to see people complaining about something they know nothing/very little about and yet do nothing to try and change it. I still challenge anyone that questions my selections for CM - if you think you can do better then put up (apply for the job) or shut up.

[Aironique]

Thanks for the spot, I won't disappoint.