Monday, June 29th 2015
Want to be the Face of TechPowerUp?
TechPowerUp's foray into the YouTube medium can be led by you. Yes, you! Do you think you can talk hardware and gaming in front of a camera, for our thousands of readers? If so, sign up for our TechPowerUp YouTube Channel project, and you could be the face of this site on YouTube. All you need to be, is aged between 21 and 30, based in US or Canada; be presentable (we're not too strict on this), and have a good command over English, with an easy international accent; have basic video editing skills, and most importantly, have a good aptitude with PC hardware (you needn't be too technically sound or have a formal education in this area).
Upload a sample of your work, while keeping it "unlisted" (eg: describe a piece of hardware, or explain a recent news story at length, while keep it interesting. We are interested in seeing your face, personality and speech), and e-mail a link to that video to w1zzard@techpowerup.com . You needn't be a regular forum member of TechPowerUp. Do not post links to your videos in the comments. We will get back in touch with shortlisted candidates to talk turkey.
Upload a sample of your work, while keeping it "unlisted" (eg: describe a piece of hardware, or explain a recent news story at length, while keep it interesting. We are interested in seeing your face, personality and speech), and e-mail a link to that video to w1zzard@techpowerup.com . You needn't be a regular forum member of TechPowerUp. Do not post links to your videos in the comments. We will get back in touch with shortlisted candidates to talk turkey.
102 Comments on Want to be the Face of TechPowerUp?
Good luck with the project :)
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FTR, I started this post as a tongue in cheek reply but you know what? 30yrs old age limit, that's just fucked.
I agree with @the54thvoid that the age limit should be increased, though.
Out of? as in you are not allowed to enter if you live in the US or Canada?
Why?
EDIT:
Ok thanks for the clarification
How come it's for people outside US and Canada? Fine by me since I'm in England, but still curious.
Based out of US or Canada means that you live in US or Canada.
Having said that it's still ageist, I'm 42 speak wonderful clear English, can edit video and I know my shit. Oh well their loss.
The text has been amended. The "job" opening is for people that live in the US or Canada. Not sure about the accent part. I think they actually need someone with an "international english" accent, as in "no accent". Even if british accents are all the rage right now. Maybe that needs to be clarified too.
But 42 man...too old yo!
Edit:- Just to be clear, the handsome thing is a bit of a joke....or is it?
Much rather would one have someone that speaks English as second language, that avoids the usage of a most lesser known words and keeps the English simple and understandable for all.
I am based in the US, that makes sense.
Based out of the US, out of it, as in, not in but out, yet it means you live in it.... idk seems illogical.
I'm in Helsinki, Finland so it's a fair trek. I'm just yanking your chain about the age thing, but really people over 30 still have a lot to offer too you know? :)
But if I still have your attention, I'm a server technician for Dell. So I am used to explaining hardware limits and features to my customers.
For US people I'd prefer 21 minimum age though, which would facilitate things like press events/tradeshows so we dont end up on a watch-list for buying you beers
I have absolutely no doubts in your technical aptitude. These requirements are flexible. Send us a video when you can.
Also I'm mid 30...
I didn't delete my post because i already typed :laugh:
Lazy ME :D
"let's ask the people in South Korea or Japan how much slower their internet is compared to the US or Canada"
Yes but with restrictions aka Japan last time I checked not sure about South korea though.
FYI My post was targeted to poor countries :)