Anime Secrets was founded in 2003, and over the course of 2011 averaged 9000 unique hits per day. We're looking to continue growing, and to do that, we need more staff! We're looking to bring on several new anime and manga reviewers and new columnists. These positions are all unpaid, however. "So what's in it for me," you ask? If you want to attend a convention, and you're willing to write a comprehensive review of that con, we can get complimentary press passes to most cons across the country, some of which can even schedule one on one interviews with their industry guests! Applications are being accepted now through February 11th, 2012 at Midnight Central Time, and we will be notifying the people we select as soon as we process all of the submissions. Email completed applications to applications@animesecrets.org. Reviewer Position duties and expectations: -All reviewers are expected to have an understanding and command of the English language. -All reviewers are expected to send in three reviews every two months. -All reviewers are expected to respond in a timely manner to the editor working on their review. -Do not steal someone else's work and claim it to be your own. This is punishable by termination. -Reviewers are prohibited from posting any of their material published on Anime Secrets to any other medium, electronic or print, that is accessible by the public. This includes, but is not limited to, blogs, forums, other review sites, and social networking sites. Violating this is grounds for termination. Reviewer Application Rules: 1) All applicants must choose an area (or areas) of focus: anime, manga, or gaming. Upon joining the staff, this will not prevent the applicant from writing an occasional review in another area. 2) Only one reviewer application per person. Failure to comply will result in disqualification of all submissions from noncompliant individual(s). 3) Do not steal some else's work and claim it to be your own. 4) Failure to provide all information requested will result in that applicant's dismissal from the contest. 5) Any reviews of hentai or ero-game titles will automatically be denied without exception. 6) We will accept applications until February 11th, 2012 at Midnight Central Time. Please send all applications to applications@animesecrets.org with subject 'Reviewer Application' 7) The applicant may also apply separately for an Editor or Columnist position. Reviewer Application Content: All applications must include a review that utilizes the Anime Secrets grading scale and format. It can be on any manga, anime, or game that the applicant has completed. Also include a statement regarding your ability to review three items every two months at the minimum and which of the aforementioned three categories is your preferred focus/foci. Columnist Position duties and expectations: -Columnists must have an understanding and command of the English language. -All Columnists are considered Mercenary agents, as their terms may be dictated by the nature and duration of their columns. -If a Columnist plans a limited series of articles, this should be specified at the time of application. -Do not steal someone else's work and claim it to be your own. This is punishable by termination. -A Columnist may choose to terminate a column at any time if they feel the series is complete. They should preferably open a new column at that time. -Columnists are prohibited from posting any of their material published on Anime Secrets to any other medium, electronic or print, that is accessible by the public. This includes, but is not limited to, blogs, forums, other review sites, and social networking sites. Violating this is grounds for termination. Columnist Application Rules: 1) The applicant must provide a topic or area of interest from which they will write articles. 2) Any columns covering topics involving adult content will automatically be denied without exception. The definition of 'adult content' is at the discretion of the high command. 3) The applicant must choose to commit to either a specific limited run, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly column. 4) A pilot article must be submitted to look over at time of application. 5) Applicants must also provide the second planned installment. Any special circumstances preventing this (a limited run based on events not yet attended, etc.) must be approved by the high command. 6) We will accept applications until February 11th, 2012 at Midnight Central Time. Please send all applications to applications@animesecrets.org with subject 'Columnist Application' 7) The applicant may also apply separately for an Editor or Reviewer position. Columnist Application Content: All applications must include the applicant's chosen topic, frequency and/or duration of publication from the list in rule 3, a statement regarding the applicant's ability to hold to their proposed schedule, and the first two installments of the column (barring special circumstances approved in accordance with rule 5). Editor Position duties and expectations: -Editors must have a clear understanding and very strong command of the English language. -All Editors are expected to be able to proof and approve any review for publication within a week of receiving it. Editor Application Rules: 1) Anime Secrets uses the "Track Changes" feature in Microsoft Word to mark all edits to reviews. -To use this feature in Word 2007, -To use this feature in older versions of Word, go to View->Toolbars->Reviewing. The 'Track Changes' button is on the new toolbar. -To use this feature in Word 2007, click on the "Review" tab. The "Track Changes" button is in the center of the toolbar. 2) We will accept applications until June 1st, 2011 at Midnight Central Time. Please send all applications to applications@animesecrets.org with subject 'Editor Application' Editor Application Process: 1) Applicants will send an email to applications@animesecrets.org stating their interest in an Editor position. 2) Once we've received the email, we will send back an anonymous written review. 3) The applicant edits the review for grammar and flow, using the Track Changes feature in Microsoft Word. 4) Overall, make sure the review is ready for publication. 5) Attach the edited review to an email and send it back to applications@animesecrets.org. 6) The Editor in Chief will evaluate the edited review.