Portable Video Gamer is Hiring an Intern

All this could be yours…

[Update: This position has been filled. Thanks to all those who submitted their applications. New positions will be posted soon, so check back often.] Remember that scene in The Life Aquatic where Bill Murray snaps his fingers and wonders where his cappuccino is? Well, that could be you! No, not the recipient of the cappuccino, but the bright-eyed and eager provider of caffeinated sustenance. Basically, we are in need a lackey, and this job has your name written all over it. Just think of the career advancement opportunities here, folks. I mean, there is literally nowhere to go but up!

PVG is looking for a dedicated and creative person to pick up the slack as a Nintendo DS writer and reviewer. We simply don’t have enough time to keep up with the latest news and reviews on the DS (let alone play any games) so we need to expand our numbers. Since PVG is a small-time operation, we don’t yet have the cash to make this a paid position (hence the ‘intern’ part of the job description). However, there are loads of perks associated with being a writer for such an upstanding independent gaming blog. As an intern writer for PVG, you will benefit from the following:

The glory and prestige of seeing your name in print and reaching hundreds of readers per day.

Valuable experience in web publishing and video game journalism. Previous web journalism experience is not required for this position (those people already have real jobs). The purpose is to learn along the way and have some fun. Being able to write a coherent sentence or two is, of course, a requirement.

A seat fabricated from old car tires out back next to “Eddy” the homeless guy.

The very serious possibility of future paid employment with PVG if we ever relocate out of our parents’ basement.

Anyone with a passion for video games and a penchant for writing is encouraged to apply. Please include the following with your submission: 1) A short description of your interests, explaining why you want a job writing about video games. 2) A recent writing sample. 3) A sample preview of an upcoming DS or PSP game.

Remember that several will apply, and only the least noxious will be chosen, so rush those applications in soon… Now, where is my cappuccino, dammit!?