Kann u spell better than diss?

January 10, 2011 · by Espen André Øverdahl

If you take your grammar and glossary seriously, then we want your skills. We have a job opening for a talented Online Writer, so if you want to help out create and update content for Opera webpages, then apply today!

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TamilMonday, January 10, 2011 3:04:48 PM
Dan AlexandruMonday, January 10, 2011 3:14:19 PM
Marketing knowledge is a requirement ?
Duncan Malloy: What's with dictionary-boy over here?
Vince Larkin: I believe thesaurus-boy would be more appropriate.
Espen André ØverdahlMonday, January 10, 2011 3:29:02 PM
Originally posted by dantesoft:

Marketing knowledge is a requirement ?
I think we are referring to very basic marketing knowledge. If you have a concept of how to market a product outside of its technical specification, then you most likely have the skills we are looking for.
Manoj BashyalMonday, January 10, 2011 4:35:06 PM
will u plz specfy what we have to do exactly???I m looking forward for ur rply.
ChiragMonday, January 10, 2011 5:03:30 PM
I would love to have this job, but don't think I'm ready for it yet
Will start with a personal blog for better experience first..
Zdenko TimulakMonday, January 10, 2011 6:47:26 PM
d4rkn1ghtMonday, January 10, 2011 7:11:38 PM
AtsaliMonday, January 10, 2011 7:13:46 PM
If I get that job I will be the happiest guy!
Farayi BangiraMonday, January 10, 2011 9:22:38 PM
Am good at evrything i do, but this job may not "come down" to Africa. But if u create a column for online jokes, then 'that' pay cheque is mine!
KarenMonday, January 10, 2011 10:29:43 PM
I know that I'd be great for this job...but I'm not in Norway. DAMN THE LUCK!!! I just lost one of my writing jobs...this would be so awesome.

Good luck to everyone else.
Cutting SpoonTuesday, January 11, 2011 3:52:20 AM
A pity they require a degree. I've met plenty of college grads who are TERRIBLE writers. There's no school for most of what I do (systems repair and integration), and honestly some of the most talented writers similarly have little formal training.

Otherwise you'll get a marketer who composes documents like a technical writer. Be more specific about relevant skills. Please. For example, writing clear english that non-english speakers may understand? Or perhaps Opera needs a writer with the ability to compose in a consistent format?

Is the offering primarily for a dedicated blogger, site maintainer, general helpmeet? Is there any indication for these things? "Expert knowledge of social media" sounds good, but doesn't specify anything constructive. Video advertisements on the internet are "stupid", and one of the primary motivations for installing an ad-blocker. Advertisements on the television require expert placement, and a product like Opera should be marketed strongly to young people with voracious browsing habits and cheap phones.

If this writer is primarily targeting businesses, then it becomes very important to play up the productivity angle. Put up some concise videos for "Easy GMail", etc. Demonstrate the unity between PC, Mac, Android, iPhone in a full-page magazine ad. Does the writer need to compose charts?
khandaker umair raihan(shahin)Tuesday, January 11, 2011 6:44:21 AM
only writing is possible for me.
TomTuesday, January 11, 2011 7:27:49 AM
I have all the requirements except the bachelors degree. Including past experience from other popular news sites.
AlexisTuesday, January 11, 2011 10:26:23 AM
Does one have to be in Norway to qualify?
TamilTuesday, January 11, 2011 10:32:58 AM
Originally posted by lexiz08:

Does one have to be in Norway to qualify?
Nope but you have to move to Norway if selected.
Adonis @ my.opera /friendspartyworldTuesday, January 11, 2011 12:43:48 PM
I think i have most qualifications but to move to norway is something i really would need to think about. I need to take my mother with me and that is quite a problem, right now. Something i want to ask you here, because i think a lot of people at this blog post know the answer is this: The timezone of my comments and of my status, is that my timezone or another timezone set at the operaservers?
Adonis @ my.opera /friendspartyworldTuesday, January 11, 2011 2:20:10 PM
This yuyu88 contribution is not a example of good marketing.
gagamonster852Tuesday, January 11, 2011 6:39:00 PM
Hecks yeah I can! XD
Daniel BandaWednesday, January 12, 2011 12:36:00 PM
I like the job.

but i don't have a degree.

which means i do not qualify for the job.
Jessica BosariThursday, January 13, 2011 9:41:51 AM
Even the degree requirement...who cares? A really good writer can get around that...but Norway. I don't think my kids would be happy about that move!
DalhatuSaturday, January 15, 2011 6:00:34 PM
am an author.. i write many books but i dont publsh.. becousa i dont know where to start, pls any advice
Gafar A MohammedSaturday, January 15, 2011 6:58:04 PM
I have a degree anad I think I am qualified for this job, addition to I am ready to move to Norway
Adonis @ my.opera /friendspartyworldSaturday, January 15, 2011 10:12:25 PM
Go! but sofar your contribution has some flaws, i can see , right now.
drhafizSunday, January 16, 2011 1:30:30 AM
Kann u spell better than diss? it says

Wel dude,i cn
Jus that i don care bout my spelling n hav no intention at al
b Opera writer o watever watever art n artistic.
Jus enjoying d blog people..!
Umar ShahzadSunday, January 16, 2011 10:01:48 AM
Never said am alone said always am very greatfull of Allah it always with us.
Alok GuhaMonday, January 17, 2011 5:03:46 AM
Yes..
Michael David BeckmanMonday, January 17, 2011 6:24:03 AM
If you can wait for four years, so I can finish college with Honors English.
Marcus HansenWednesday, January 19, 2011 2:24:28 AM
The coldest winter I ever spent, was summer in Oslo...
brrrrr
ChrisThursday, January 27, 2011 6:41:41 PM
Originally posted by hellspork:

Be more specific about relevant skills. Please. For example, writing clear english that non-english speakers may understand? Or perhaps Opera needs a writer with the ability to compose in a consistent format?
That's what the interview process is there for. They have set a baseline for what they are looking for, and if you match those requirements, you can apply for a job. There's no need for them to be more specific in the job ad.