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Starting today, Bulbanews will be holding a staff drive that will include brand new positions. Users may apply to multiple positions as they desire. Interested users should use [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/forms.php?do=form&fid=25 this form] to apply. The following positions are open to applications.
Starting today, Bulbanews will be holding a staff drive to recruit people for a number of new positions. Bulbanews is staffed strictly by community volunteers, and it's only with the continued assistance of people like you that we can continue to provide quality up-to-date information for all areas of the fandom. Interested users should use [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/forms.php?do=form&fid=25 this form] on the Bulbagarden Forums to apply. The following positions are currently open for applicants. Users may apply to one or multiple positions as they desire.  


==Columnist==
==Columnist==
Columnists write columns about different topics of interest to themselves and to the public public. It is preferred that applicants have some previous column-writing experience. Columnists will also be able to write news articles if they desire. Interested applicants should present a topic and schedule of how frequent they want the column to be.
Columnists write columns about different topics of interest to themselves and to the public public. Some examples of Bulbanews columns include [[Column:On_the_Origin_of_Species|On the Origin of Species]], [[Column:Crunching_the_Numbers|Crunching the Numbers]], and [[Column:Looking_Forward|Looking Forward]]. It is preferred that applicants have some previous writing experience. Columnists will also be able to write news articles if they desire. Interested applicants should present a topic and schedule of how frequent they want the column to be, and a brief example of their writing.


==Writer==
==Writer==
Writers write news articles pertaining to a variety of different news areas. Previous writing experience is not necessary for this position, and writers may write articles on any news area that they wish. The following news areas are what we report.
Writers write news articles pertaining to a variety of different news areas. Previous writing experience is not necessary for this position, though would be a significant advantage. Writers may contribute articles on any news area that they wish. Bulbanews reports on the following news areas.


* Main-series Pokémon games: This is one of the larger areas of news, which includes new games, new info on games, and sales.
* Main-series Pokémon games: This is one of the larger areas of news, which includes new games, new info on games, and sales.
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* Pokémon Manga: This news area covers worldwide manga news. This area is highly seeking new interested writer applicants.
* Pokémon Manga: This news area covers worldwide manga news. This area is highly seeking new interested writer applicants.
* General Nintendo news: This news area covers general news in regards to Nintendo.
* General Nintendo news: This news area covers general news in regards to Nintendo.
* Pokémon fandom/community: This news area covers news pertaining to the local Pokémon community.
* Pokémon fandom/community: This news area covers news pertaining to local Pokémon communities.
* Japanese news: This news area focuses on news for those that live in Japan or have a Japanese 3DS and games.
* Japanese news: This news area focuses on news for those that live in Japan or have a Japanese 3DS and games.
* Monthly news recaps: Once a month, there will be an article that will be a reminder of the news that was covered throughout the month. It will also contain reminders of upcoming events and dates that were previously mentioned in articles.
* Monthly news recaps: Once a month, there will be an article that will be a reminder of the news that was covered throughout the month. It will also contain reminders of upcoming events and dates that were previously mentioned in articles.


==Language Translator==
==Language Translator==
Bulbanews is looking for any applicant who can speak another language. The most sought after languages are: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, and French. Other languages of different countries that have Pokémon communities are also welcome.
Bulbanews are looking for applicants who can speak and/or read languages other than English. The most sought after languages are: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, and French. Other languages of different countries that have Pokémon communities are also welcome.


==News Researcher==
==News Researcher==
A new position offered by Bulbanews in this staff drive. News Researchers gather news from various sources which will be provided to them, and then post them for writers to write a news article for.
A new position offered by Bulbanews in this staff drive. News Researchers assist the Writers and Translators by gathering news from various sources, and summarizing this information for the Writers so that they can produce full news articles. Researchers may occasionally be called on to assist in writing brief summary or placeholder articles for Bulbanews for breaking news events. Skill in languages other than English would be an advantage but is not a requirement of the position.


==Bulbanews Developer==
==Bulbanews Developer==
A new position offered by Bulbanews in this staff drive. Bulbanews Developers help come up with ideas to make improvements to the style and layout to Bulbanews and its various help pages as well.
A new position offered by Bulbanews in this staff drive. Bulbanews Developers will help in to making improvements to the style and layout of Bulbanews. Wiki template coding knowledge and experience is essential.
 
==Social media==
Those interested in the social media area of Bulbanews will help with Tweeting and Facebook posting of breaking news that comes in. Interested applicants may either choose one area or they may help out with both Tweeting and Facebook posting.  


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Good luck to all applicants, and a reminder that more than one position may be applied to.
Good luck to all applicants.