Newspaper Reporter
Minimum rank required for this position
Have you always dreamed of being on the sidelines of gripping battles, testing and writing about the newest features, interviewing famous players, telling great stories about the Tankiverse, and much, much more? Then you're in the right place - apply today!
Who is a reporter?
A Tanki reporter writes articles for the Tanki Online Newspaper. Different types of articles are featured; guides, reviews, interviews, stories, other (humor), etc. The job of a Tanki reporter is to create content that stimulates the conversation of the game and bring members of the community together by enjoying a good read.
Responsibilities
In order to maintain the newspaper, Tanki reporters have certain responsibilities they have to uphold:
- Follow official helper and reporter guidelines
- Write at least one article or contest per month
- Submit articles to the administration in a timely manner
- If a smaller job is taken within the group, that reporter must abide by the responsibilities of that job
- Let the newspaper administration know when and if you must be absent from writing for any stretch of time
Requirements
To become a candidate reporter, you must first apply. The newspaper administration will review your application. Keep in mind we are looking for:
- Great writing
- No penalties (warnings and bans) at the time of submitting the application - it is recommended to have a clean karma (ban history) for at least 6 months before applying
- Respectable behavior in the game
- Rank First Lieutenant or higher
- At least 15 years of age
- Commitment to writing
- Knowledge of the game
- Free time to write
Benefits
There are incentives for contributing to the Tanki Newspaper, including:
- Writing experience different from any other
- Journalistic freedom
- Working with people from all over the world
- Crystal Compensation
- Reporter avatar and paint
Before You Apply
Helpers are not allowed to change their nicknames since they must be recognizable and unmistakable at all times. If you would like to change your nickname, please do so before applying. Thank you for understanding.
Helpers are also excluded from a number of contests.
If you would like some more support, we advise you to read these topics before applying:
Submitting a Successful Reporter Application - guide on how to write good reporter application.
The Writer's Corner: Formatting 101 - advice on how to format your articles.
7 Ways To Succeed With Your Helper Application - further information that will help you boost your chances of success.
Good luck to all applicants!
PLEASE NOTE!
It may take up to a month for an application to be answered; however, there is a possibility that it may take more time to fully look into the applicant. Once your application is checked and a decision is made, you'll be contacted by an administrator via a private message on the application portal.
Declined applicants may apply again after six months (counting from the moment of submitting the previous application). This does not necessarily mean said applicant will be accepted next time.
Please note that even though you may meet the requirements mentioned above, that does not mean you are guaranteed an automatic acceptance into the Reporter Team. Every situation is different and requirements can change based on the individual applying.
Questions regarding the status of an application, or any doubts / appeals / complaints regarding the decision on an already closed application, will be ignored. Such actions may also reflect negatively on the applicant's image for the future.
Newspaper Reporters create content for the Tanki Online Newspaper. They are not involved with reporting of chat and game violators.