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Want To Write For Donklephant?

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in Blogging

I’m looking to add 3 bloggers to the roster, and the following is a list of some qualifications I’d be looking for and expectations I’d have:

You must understand the basics of blogging (linking to other sites, embedding pictures and video, etc.), and having a blog is preferred but not absolutely necessary.

Good grammar and punctuation skills are a must.

You can be affiliated with any political party or none at all. However, realize that this is a site that hews closer to the middle, so if you believe that the government should take over all means of production or perhaps you think the US should be converted into a religious state, well, you may not want to apply.

You should be willing to commit to a minimum of 5 posts per week.

If you’re engaged in multiple social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, Digg, etc.) and are willing to use them to promote your posts, that would be a big plus.

Be able to interact with the commenters on your posts and keep the conversation on track.

Stay true to the spirit of the site and always make sure you keep your arguments sharp and your language clean.

Opportunities for compensation may develop as we get closer to election season, but for right now these spots are unpaid.

So, if you’re interested drop me at line at justin at donklephant dot com and let’s talk.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

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2 Responses to “Want To Write For Donklephant?”

mike mcEachran Says:
July 2nd, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Hey Justin – I recommend my good buddy, Chris Bodenner, who works for Andrew Sullivan at the Atlantic. He guest blogs for Sullivan often, when Sully’s on vacation. Chris knows about your site (I talk you up all the time) and he’s kind of awesome. I’ll plug you again, and see if he’s into it. You should look him up.
Justin Gardner Says:
July 2nd, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Mike,

Looked him up and his credentials are impeccable. The only thing I’d preface the conversation with is this site is different than Sullivan’s when it comes to tone. But from what I’ve read of Chris’ stuff in the past, he’s much more newsy in his approach to blogging.

Thanks for talking up The Donk! :-)

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