Jalopnik is looking for writers!

"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator) 04/26/2016 at 17:24 • Filed to: None

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“And none of you, our readers who are mostly automotive experts, aren’t even remotely qualified! And to work for us, you have to move to NYC, a place where private car ownership is frowed upon and costs 10x more than a normal city!

We’re looking for people with journalism experience and research skills to write about cars! And the best part? You don’t have to know anything about cars initially to be considered!”

Yeah. Sure. Great. Maybe if we got a little more focus on getting more real car people in over there, we’d get content more like we did years ago.

Here’s a better idea, how about giving readers a chance to write something of substance, if you’re going to tell the readers your hiring. And then pick a few people to write part time remotely as a temporary solution. Hell, Jeremy Clarkson got his job by ranting on camera about how miserable the 2CV is as a car.

But no. Let’s get some more generic journalists and just plug them into writing positions wherever open, regardless of whether or not they’re qualified IN THE SUBECT.

TheHondaBro > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:27

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This take is so damn hot, my retinas are seared like tuna steaks.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:29

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You’re right.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:29

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And none of you, our readers who absolutely are not mostly automotive experts, aren’t even remotely qualified! And to work for us, you have to move to NYC, a place where private car ownership is frowed upon and costs 10x more than a normal city!

FTFY

EL_ULY > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:30

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This is good Kinja

HammerheadFistpunch > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:32

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It would be a fun job, but me moving my family to anywhere near New York city would require the job to pay at least...3x times as much

Mercedes Streeter > TheHondaBro 04/26/2016 at 17:33

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Sounds like you have a case of...

*Puts on Shades*

...Feeling the Bern.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 04/26/2016 at 17:33

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I’m only an expert on automotive things that bore people to tears or are stupid.

TheHondaBro > Mercedes Streeter 04/26/2016 at 17:34

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Even Ted Cruz feels the Bern.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:34

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This. 100x this.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 04/26/2016 at 17:35

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Like how this works;

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > TheHondaBro 04/26/2016 at 17:35

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Ted Cruz has no feelings

Mercedes Streeter > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:35

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I’d totally volunteer to write for Jalopnik. They should fill those empty spaces with reader-created content...as Kinja was created for such a thing, yes?

Besides, who the heck wants to board the sinking ship that’s Gawker Media? That’s like getting a job as a Mitsubishi salesperson, when you could work literally anywhere else.

Land_Yacht_225 > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 04/26/2016 at 17:37

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And none of you, our readers who are mostly automotive experts enthusiasts with individual areas of expertise , aren’t even remotely qualified! And to work for us, you have to move to NYC, a place where private car ownership is frowed upon and costs 10x more than a normal city!

Fixed it for myself, and for you.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:38

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“Hey guys, I was thinking about writing a piece about underrated affordable used cars that our readers might appreciate. I was looking into the 2012 Elantra Touring, and I think —”

“Yeah fine, but first I need you to write about the Model 3's grille."

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:39

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Kind of sucks that I dont have the requirements they put out, mainly experience. I did pursue journalism for a short time in college and literally live 20 minutes from Mid Town.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > EL_ULY 04/26/2016 at 17:39

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‘Bout damn time, too! So quiet lately on the angry front.

Steve in Manhattan > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:39

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It costs a lot to live here. SF is more expensive, as are Tokyo and Seoul, but you earn somewhat more, and that makes living here or there possible. Jalopnik probably doesn’t pay an entry level writer enough to live here, so although I’d love to write for them, I can’t afford it. And I haven’t owned a car since I sold the ‘97 SHO in 2001, so I’m not much of a car guy anymore.

TheHondaBro > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:40

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I’ve set up a nice cheese platter for when Patrick George comes by and shoots you down like a #savage.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:40

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We are talking about the same place right? Jalopnik? I would attribute the above qualities to Oppo commenters rather than Jellopicnics’.

Land_Yacht_225 > TheHondaBro 04/26/2016 at 17:42

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What? I’m not allowed my own commentary? If none of us have a shot at the job, which we don’t, why make an article about it? I simply made a suggestion.

I sure as hell wouldn’t want the job.

Land_Yacht_225 > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 04/26/2016 at 17:42

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No overlap?

TheHondaBro > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:42

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Nah I’m just having fun.

Rock Bottom > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:44

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Oh, I think you’re overreacting. NYC is a car enthusiasts paradise! Just you, a bunch of “maintenance challenged” roads, and somewhere north of 8,400,000 other people all trying to get to the same place at the same time! Plus, the people have that charming “the whole country is (or should be) exactly like Manhattan” attitude that the rest of us find so endearing!

garagemonkee > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:45

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I’d rather give Sean MacDonald free handies wherever he ends up.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Rock Bottom 04/26/2016 at 17:45

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Sick drifting by that Caravan

TheHondaBro > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 04/26/2016 at 17:47

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You don’t know oppo until you’ve got minivan oppo.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:48

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(yes)

TheHondaBro > garagemonkee 04/26/2016 at 17:48

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nermal > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:51

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Here is my resume, surely I shall get an interview:

Will shitpost 4 food. Pls help. #Obamapocalypse

DrScientist > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:52

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jalopnik is more of a blog, and its “writers” more bloggers than journalists.

if they’re just re-reporting what other enthusiasts have already written, you’d just need the expereince/skills to be a web-writer/blogger.

Dusty Ventures > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:52

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They already have a number of remote writers on their staff. The people they lost were New York-based and handled duties that could only be done in person, not via the internets. It makes sense their replacements would have to be in NY as well.

Also, not sure who on the current roster you think isn’t a car person, but I can’t think of anyone among them who I’d say doesn’t love cars.

BobintheMtns > TheHondaBro 04/26/2016 at 17:55

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Mmmmm, that mimolette looks good....

slipperysallylikespenguins > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:56

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That front page article was so hard to read to the end. It seems they think very highly of themselves. Based on what I’ve read on the front page, the only requirements are to think up clickbait headlines and regurgitate press releases.

Future next gen S2000 owner > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 17:56

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Careful you might get flagged with that attitude.

#gotflaggedforposting

http://jalopnik.com/fires-sean-pos…

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 04/26/2016 at 17:58

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He is the zodiac killer.

Land_Yacht_225 > Future next gen S2000 owner 04/26/2016 at 18:00

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HA! I was never out of the grey on Jalopnik anyway!

Rock Bottom > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 04/26/2016 at 18:01

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Hard to tell, but that dump truck with the stacks (bro) just pulled off teh illest jack-knife-drifto past that Greyhound bus. He’s def gonna impress the ladies with them skillz.

Berang > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 18:08

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Think about it this way: Lots of people know about cars. Lots of people who know about cars are also terrible writers.

Maybe a good writer can learn about cars more easily than a car lover can learn about writing. Or at least faking knowledge of cars is easier than faking being a good writer. Anybody can wikipedia car stuff. But you can’t just google how to write well.

Shane MacGowan's Teeth > Future next gen S2000 owner 04/26/2016 at 18:11

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I think I hit a nerve too haha

-this space for rent- > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 18:27

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It’s about time they got some writers.

I’ll see myself out.

Patrick George > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 18:45

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I’m sorry, why did you read that and think we’re not after qualified car experts? Or passionate car people? “Car evangelists,” as I put it. Normal people wouldn’t want to work for Jalopnik, and I wouldn’t have them anyway.

I’m looking for experienced writers who are knowledgeable and passionate about cars and can work easily in a newsroom operation where constant grinding is the norm. I want you readers to apply, too; it’s why I wrote the post.

The jobs are in NYC because that’s where our video operation is, and if you’re hired you’ll be doing a lot of that. Plus, there are scores of car people in New York, including car owners. (For everyone else, there’s the Manhattan Classic Car Club, I suppose.)

Also:

Here’s a better idea, how about giving readers a chance to write something of substance, if you’re going to tell the readers your hiring. And then pick a few people to write part time remotely as a temporary solution.

I told you I was looking for contributors and to email me with ideas.

And it’s *you’re hiring, not *your hiring.

Racin'Jason001 > Patrick George 04/26/2016 at 18:51

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I really wish I could, but I’m still in school. If I had a weekend post, or something like that, I would sign up. If you see my small articles, you might agree with me. Ever since I knew about cars, I wanted to know more, so I know about every kind of car there is, and I also took a class this year in high school called Automotive 1. I have learned the basics of working on cars now. I would love to join, but I couldn't do it full time.

Michael Ballaban > Shane MacGowan's Teeth 04/26/2016 at 19:09

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Just correcting the record! The last thing we want is for everyone to think that the only way you could write about cars, or enjoy cars, is to have a ton of money up front – preferably from a trust fund.

We want people from all backgrounds, and that means reassuring people that yes, if you work here, you’ll be able to drive, write, and eat. I never would’ve taken the leap myself if I didn’t think it was possible.

My bird IS the word > Mercedes Streeter 04/26/2016 at 20:02

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Never do something you are good at or that someone is paid to do for free. 1st rule of business.

My bird IS the word > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 20:04

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Yea I didn’t realize you HAD to live in New York. 50k there is like 30k everywhere else.

Flavien Vidal > Land_Yacht_225 04/26/2016 at 20:17

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Not going to apply as I don’t fit the required description... Still sent a message to Patrick, reminding him that a coverage of all the awesome car related things in this country could, I think, be a good addition to Jalopnik... Doubt I’ll get an answer though. Kind of sucks, with a little budget, I think I could report and cover great stuff here...

His Stigness > Michael Ballaban 04/26/2016 at 20:28

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In all honesty, is $50,000 a living wage in NYC? If it is, does it provide a comfortable living, or living with very few amenities?

Thanks!

His Stigness > Patrick George 04/26/2016 at 20:31

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So I’m not trying to stir the pot, but correcting his typo error is a little amusing since I generally see mistakes on a daily basis on Jalopnik and other Gawker sites.

Flavien Vidal > Michael Ballaban 04/26/2016 at 20:48

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Honestly, the “moving to NYC” bit is what ruins quite a bit of Jalopnik’s content. What percentage of writers do you have are already in or around NY state? We need something else... Everything is written in house, using press release pictures... When you send someone out of office to cover an event, I feel like it often flops, focusing more on the writers/journalists trying to entertain us, instead of making us drool over cars or cool driving. Yes, driving. There is no “driving” on Jalopnik anymore also... Do you remember when Mike Spinelli and his hair would go into long descriptions of his emotions when behind the wheel of his MRS or at the wheel of a 911? Where is all that? Where did it go??

Yes, I’m desappointed by Jalopnik recently. I feel that it has lost some of its soul to press reports and repost of youtube videos/police chases. The new trend being to find a picture of a car and write about how cool it is. 10 minutes fill-up articles. It’s more and more becoming just “another car website”.

There are so many events to go to, so many tuner shops to check out, so many collectors to visit.

I still check out the front page daily because I’m used to it, because I do like some writers and some stuff you guys do is still pretty good and interesting... but not like it used to. I know I sound like a grand-pa, but it’s just how I feel.

I hope this type of journalism at least gets you to live decently in one of the most expensive city in this world.

I’ve sent another email to Patrick to remind you guys that if you need some different passion-driven contents from the other side of the globe, I’m here and would be happy to help out. I doubt I’ll get an answer, but I truly think I could be useful. ;)

Flavien Vidal > Steve in Manhattan 04/26/2016 at 21:10

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Hum... Tokyo would actually be A LOT cheaper than NYC. You can actually rent your own appartment in Tokyo for 600 to 1000$ per month.

Even anglophone websites have decent deals...

http://apartments.gaijinpot.com/en/rent/view/3… : 22m2 for 600$

And for 2200$ a month, which gets you a shitty 1 room appartment in the Bronx, you get 45m2 in Shinjuku

http://apartments.gaijinpot.com/en/rent/view/3…

Keep in mind it’s focusing on a very expensive part of Tokyo, you can find much cheaper places if you get out of center Tokyo and just around it, within a 30 minute public transport commute, you’ll pay a lot less than that.

Going out is also a lot cheaper than in NYC. So is food and well, everything really :)

Tokyo is only an expensive city if you’re a tourist.

Funktheduck > Future next gen S2000 owner 04/26/2016 at 21:29

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I got dismissed for my Sean comment

RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) > His Stigness 04/27/2016 at 00:18

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if you want to be able to afford a decent apartment and be able to have enough money for a hobby on top of school loans/rent then no. your best bet would be to live in jersey city and commute and even there is expensive. I live in bloomfield NJ which is a few miles north of jersey city but still very much in the ridiculous rent area of jersey. i rent the basement of a house for $900 a month wich is cheap as hell considering most of my coworkers spend 12-1300 a month for a studio.

Steve in Manhattan > Flavien Vidal 04/27/2016 at 00:41

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$2675 gets us a decent 1 BR at 74th and Amsterdam ... but we’ve paid on time since 2001, so that’s probably artificially low. Landlords love us (we don’t complain and pay on time) so we got this thing for as long as we want it. I want to buy it, SigOther says it is too small, so I soldier on, looking for that dream apartment.

Flavien Vidal > Steve in Manhattan 04/27/2016 at 01:43

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Yeah that is very low for NYC... a friend had an appartment around your place too and she was paying 3500$ a month for what was something like a 45m2 1 bedroom... Crazy expensive! In Montreal I had a 3 bedroom with basement and parking spot for 1300 USD... :)

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Patrick George 04/27/2016 at 08:19

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Heart-clicked for grammar correction.

His Stigness > RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) 04/27/2016 at 12:16

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So another instance of corporate America patting itself on the back for a shitty job done?

Future next gen S2000 owner > Funktheduck 04/27/2016 at 12:18

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I saw a few that are no longer on that article.

Funktheduck > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 04/27/2016 at 12:47

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He feels the melt

Steve in Manhattan > Flavien Vidal 04/27/2016 at 14:12

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How much would I love to live in Tokyo ... what a great city. Been here? https://www.imahan.com/

Just the best.

Brian Silvestro > Steve in Manhattan 04/27/2016 at 20:49

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Damn that’s a nice setup keep that shit

Steve in Manhattan > Brian Silvestro 04/27/2016 at 21:11

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We really have to buy something, but it’s here as long as we want it. So many disappointing and overpriced apartments ... I’ll be surprised if we’ve moved by Christmas.