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Originally posted by Corruption Exposed
The right candidates will possess a strong command of the English language and the ability to meet deadlines in a timely fashion.
Writers Must Be Proficient In:
• Developing content that is both timely and relevant
• Conveying complex points through relatively simple language
• Proper grammar, punctuation and syntax
• AP Style and usage.
Originally posted by Corruption Exposed
I came across this advertisement today that was mentioned on another alternative news site I often visit and could not help but agree that this certainly seems to be an advertisement aimed at hiring paid shills:
Reputation Changer, the #1 Online Reputation Management Company in the country is also a major online publisher with 1000 content sites covering news, entertainment, lifestyle and business sites. We are currently seeking full and part time contract writers. The right candidates will possess a strong command of the English language and the ability to meet deadlines in a timely fashion. Current students and graduates in English, Journalism or Communications are strongly encouraged to apply.
Writers will be required to generate articles based on current trends and breaking news stories. In addition, writers will also be tasked with creating original, compelling content for client blogs and Websites.
Writers Must Be Proficient In:
• Developing content that is both timely and relevant
• Conveying complex points through relatively simple language
• Proper grammar, punctuation and syntax
• AP Style and usage.
The right candidates will be able to commit to at least 20 hours per week, or an equivalent of 30 articles per week. Writing candidates will also be asked to abide by company guidelines. Furthermore, as Reputation Changer deals with highly sensitive information, all contract writers must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Please respond to this posting with your resume, a letter of interest and a writing sample
•Location: West Chester, Pa
•Compensation: up to $24/hr
•Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
•Please, no phone calls about this job!
•Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
PostingID:3468892536
philadelphia.craigslist.org...
Personally, "Reputation Changer" does not sound like the name of an "honest" media outlet.
Perhaps an ATS member from the West Chester, Pa region can apply and see what kind of response they receive. You might even land your self a job making 24$ per hour for 20 hours a week if you can stomach writing 30 articles that fall within their "company guidelines" while also signing their "Non-Disclosure Agreement".
Perhaps the conspiracy nut within me is influencing my inerpretation of this ad but I definitely think that this advertisement was posted with the intentions to find an army of skilled writers who are willing to shill for whatever they are told to write about.
I spend a lot of my day at work posting on ATS, so basically I post for free while I am actually getting paid if that makes sense
I would never sacrifice my morals and write about things that I do not believe in, especially if it's what I believe what these people are asking for.edit on 12/18/2012 by Corruption Exposed because: title
Isn't this a job description for "debunkers"?
Isn't this a job description for "debunkers"?
Originally posted by Corruption Exposed
Originally posted by smyleegrl
I highly doubt shills use AP style. Just guessin'.
Well, the AP are shills themselves so in my opinion your statement contradicts itself.
No offense intended by the way, I just disagree with your obersvation.
Cheers!
an army of skilled writers who are willing to shill for whatever they are told to write about.
Originally posted by Argyll
reply to post by Corruption Exposed
Reputation Changer is a commercial company that repair businesses online reputation after negative press reports, or promote "good reports" to google's front page......a bit like SEO.
There's no conspiracy, and they aren't looking for "shills", there are hundreds of companies that offer the same services.
Originally posted by Patrol
Humm... $24.00 per hour?
Whores get paid much higher for the same work.
Originally posted by Argyll
reply to post by Corruption Exposed
Reputation Changer is a commercial company that repair businesses online reputation after negative press reports, or promote "good reports" to google's front page......a bit like SEO.
There's no conspiracy, and they aren't looking for "shills", there are hundreds of companies that offer the same services.
Reputation Changer is an online reputation management company. We provide a plethora of services including online reputation repair, online reputation monitoring, Google suggest management, brand reputation management with online reputation management case studies and more.edit on 18/12/2012 by Argyll because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by flexy123
OP,
an army of skilled writers who are willing to shill for whatever they are told to write about.
If a company tells me to write reviews or pages for a site, say, about a detox product, acne remedy or software...then I'll write that, regardless of my "real" opinion whether their detox product might maybe be total shiate in my opinion....do you REALLY believe that everything you read, see on TV or come across on the internet is "real"..in a sense it contains the true opinion..and NEVER has any intent (eg. selling)????
edit on 18-12-2012 by flexy123 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Argyll
reply to post by Corruption Exposed
Reputation Changer is a commercial company that repair businesses online reputation after negative press reports, or promote "good reports" to google's front page......a bit like SEO.
There's no conspiracy, and they aren't looking for "shills", there are hundreds of companies that offer the same services.
Reputation Changer is an online reputation management company. We provide a plethora of services including online reputation repair, online reputation monitoring, Google suggest management, brand reputation management with online reputation management case studies and more.edit on 18/12/2012 by Argyll because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Wrabbit2000
reply to post by tallcool1
You know, you may be half joking about what you're saying....but in thinking about your words? I'm not joking in agreeing with you. You make an outstanding point. If, for example, I were at ATS as a paid "shill", I would never have typos or grammar errors. I would never have notes at the bottom about how I went back to edit because my post-submit proof reading seems perfect when my pre-submit proof reading can't seem to catch a glaring error sometimes.
In considering your words....I wouldn't have any of those errors as a "shill" because I'd be fired pretty quickly if I were as casual at a paid thing as I am here....