Nintendo World Report

We're looking for a few good writers. Details on new job openings inside!

Nintendo World Report wants you! We're looking for some fresh talent to take NWR to the next level in the video game news and information world, and we know there are a lot of people out there who are motivated enough to help make it happen. Are you one of them?

Working at NWR requires the same effort and dedication that previous and current staffers have had to bring the site to where it is today. Serious dedication is a prerequisite, as is a good amount of free time. For all positions, it is important to know that all staff of Nintendo World Report work on a non-paid, volunteer basis only. It's hard work, but we do it because we love it, and because there are hundreds of thousands of people who rely on us for their every Nintendo need!

Interested parties should carefully read the listings below and follow the instructions to apply. Serious applicants only, please. Any applications submitted for positions not listed below will be ignored. If you have previously submitted an application for a different position and wish to reapply for a new position, you must resubmit your application. If you have any questions about the positions below or about your application, please contact the Director.

Currently open positions:
Japan Correspondent

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Japan Correspondent

Nintendo World Report's Japanese arm has many responsibilities. Besides covering game events and new Japanese game releases, the Japan Correspondent assists the news staff with the latest from Japanese game magazines and other translation duties. The Japan Correspondent also helps the release dates/game profile editor with game information from the Japanese region. Japan Correspondents will also be called upon to write game articles and update news, much like a regular Staff Writer. No prior experience necessary!

The duties and responsibilities of the NWR Japan Correspondent include:

- Write at least one article (news, preview, review, etc.) for NWR per week, focused on the Japan region
- Create a weekly report highlighting the Nintendo game releases and CERO game ratings in the Japan region
- Be available to translate Japanese magazine and Internet articles into English
- Perform various other tasks and site maintenance duties

Persons interested in the Japan Correspondent position must:

- Live in Japan for most of or all of the year
- Be knowledgeable of and passionate about Nintendo and Nintendo games, past and present
- Own a Japan region Wii and Nintendo DS and have regular access to play games on them
- Have regular access to email and AIM instant messaging services for inter-staff communication
- Possess strong communication skills in the English language
- Possess strong writing skills and the enthusiasm to improve them
- Write critically and accept criticism and suggestions from NWR editors

While not required for application, the following skills would be extremely useful:

- Have the ability to attend and report on game events throughout Japan
- Have regular and quick access to Japanese video game publications, especially Famitsu Weekly

Interested applicants should send an email to jobs(at)nintendoworldreport.com with the subject line Japan Correspondent Application Submission. Resumes may be submitted, but are not required. Include the following information in your application:

- Your name, age, and primary location in Japan
- Previous writing experience, if any
- A brief summary of your gaming experience
- How much time you could fully dedicate to the site if hired
- Why you are interested in this position and why you think you are a good candidate

Interested applicants must also submit the following writing samples as email attachments (.rtf or .doc only):

- A news article as if written for publication on Nintendo World Report, based on recent or as-yet-to-be-released information. In other words, write a story as if you were reporting on breaking news for NWR, complete with headlines. The story must fall under the scope of our coverage (Nintendo, Nintendo-related, or general industry news), follow the NWR news format and guidelines (headline, abstract (sub-headline), source of information, story body), and need not be focused on the Japan region (but is preferred). AND

- A critical review of a game for a Nintendo platform released in Japan in the last six months, following the two-page NWR review format and guidelines.

This position will remain open until filled by sufficiently qualified candidates. Good luck!

Steven Rodriguez, Director