Want To Write For FanGraphs?
From time to time, we get asked how one goes about getting a job writing for FanGraphs? Well, here’s your chance – email wanted@fangraphs.com and apply for a position. With FanGraphs, RotoGraphs, and now the new NotGraphs blog, we have a variety of different outlets and are always looking for good people to contribute.
These are paid, part-time positions. If you wish to apply, please make sure you meet the following criteria:
1. You can write in a clear, concise manner.
2. You are familiar with the stats here on the site
3. You have analytical skills and can apply them in your writing.
4. You are available to write on a regular schedule.
In the subject of your application email, put the name of the blog (FanGraphs, RotoGraphs, or NotGraphs) that you feel best suits your skills. In the email itself, please give a brief rundown of why you’d like to write for the site, along with links to samples of work that you feel represents what you bring to the table.
Dave is the Managing Editor of FanGraphs.
Should the samples relate to baseball or just an example of excellent analytical writing on any subject?
If you’d like to submit a non-baseball example of your work, that’s great, but include some baseball stuff too so that we know you can apply your skills to the subject.
Damn, I wish I wasn’t in school because I’d love to apply (I suppose that doesn’t stop some of the FanGraphs writers, though).
I was wondering (after I applied) if using other’s examples of work was the best way to go? I don’t have a blog or anything of the sort, so I used samples of work that I thought best showed similar writing styles.
Yea, I sent in a 200 page excerpt of Gravity’s Rainbow – will you guys accept this? It’s exactly how I write.
Yeah… thought so.
(Submits Unabomber Manifesto)
So… when do I start?
My e-mail has been sent.
Dave, I just submitted my e-mail, feel free to get back to me at your earliest convenience. Thanks in advance, SK.
What exactly is the NotGraphs blog? Would it contain more stuff in the vein of Carson Cistulli’s work (or Alex Remington’s) than the typical FanGraphs fare?
In a word, yes. Cistulli’s stuff
Dave,
I have submitted my e-mail. When do you imagine we can expect a response? How many people are you looking to add?
Thanks,
– Jess
We’re probably going to have a couple of hundred applications to sort through, and we want to give everyone a fair shake, so I’m going to read the submissions everyone sent in as examples of their work. This will take some time, naturally. I’m hesitant to put a timetable on it, but I will say don’t expect to hear anything back before next week.
Definitely going to submit something. How much help are you guys seeking?
You want us to submit a sample of something that we’ve written about baseball? Maybe this sounds ridiculous, but what if we’ve never written any lengthy material on baseball before?
Id be very interested in doing this; however, I have never been a blogger before. Would writing a sample piece or two be an option, or are you only considering people with previous blogging experience?
I heard Joe Morgan is looking for work…
Is it terrible to ask how much it pays?
For you … yes.
*Grin*
Dave,
If we are rejected, will we be sent an e-mail stating so, or will you only send e-mails to those who you accept?
Thanks,
– Jess
Dave,
Are you planning on rolling out the red carpet and introducing the new members of team fangraphs, rotographs and notgraphs, or are you still in the process of selecting writers?
Thanks
How long will the application process be open? I’m out of the country and won’t be able to put together an application until I get back.