NewsJobs at MechaWorks
MechaWorks is a diverse company, we have positions available from online writing, to cutting-edge software programming. As such, chances are, there’s a job that matches what you’re interested in.
For all jobs, to inquire further, please use our contact form.
General MechaWorks Jobs
Graphics
We’re currently looking for freelance graphical designers to do general logo and image design. Experience with Photoshop or equivalent applications is necessary, and prior work will be requested for evaluation.
Writers
Please see our Sites In Development area, lower on this page.
Television
We’re looking for camera-savvy people in the Sacramento area, preferrably with HD filming experience (and HD camcorders). Professional work is not a requirement, but is a plus.
Gadget Coders
We’re looking for folks familiar with both Windows Gadgets (Live and Sidebar) as well as Google Gadget development. If you’ve developed for any of the above, we’re interested in expanding our widget/gadget portfolio on all three fronts.
APP-01
Known only as APP-01 publicly, we’re keeping this one close to our vest right now. But, if you’d like to know more, and are qualified for one of the jobs below, get in touch with us.
Mac OS X Developers
We’re looking to bring on board Mac developers that want to help make a major change in how people use their computer. We have an exciting new project in development, but we need more developers to make it happen.
You will need to be familiar with Cocoa, and familiarity with developing both RSS and XML applications is a huge plus.
Windows Developers
We’re looking to bring on board Windows developers that want to help make a major change in how people use their computer. We have an exciting new project in development, but we need more developers to make it happen.
You will need to be familiar with C# and the .NET Framework, and familiarity with developing both RSS and XML applications is a huge plus.
PhoneNews.com Jobs
Below are jobs that are specific to PhoneNews.com.
Writers
PhoneNews.com is looking for new writers to contribute the best in wireless breaking news.
You must be able to contribute articles on a daily basis (most days of the week). If you are just looking to write an article here and there… this isn’t the job for you. We’re looking for people that have excellent writing skills, experience in blogging and/or online writing, and know their CDMA2000 from their W-CDMA. If you don’t know your LTE from your WiMAX… this isn’t the job for you.
In addition to the wireless industry, we are also fielding positions for the fields of anime and general technology writers. Want to know more? If you an expert in one of those fields, get in touch.
Night Shift Writer
We’re looking for someone that is available during evening hours, aka, the night shift. You need to meet the criteria of the writer job listed above, but be generally available between the hours of 9 PM and 5 AM Pacific time.
Forum Administrator
Familiar with running a popular online message board? This job may be for you. We’re looking for someone to handle day-to-day operations on the PhoneNews.com Forums, and help take them to the next level.
You must be available most days of the week to handle on-board administration, as well as implement regular improvements and changes. Familiarity with IP.Board is a must, and vBulletin experience is also a plus.
In addition, you should be comfortable working in an environment without regularly set goals or benchmarks, while continuing to excel at your assigned duties.
Sites In Development
MechaWorks has several new web sites in development, as a part of the expansion of our publishing wing.
The criteria for the writing positions on these sites is similar to that of the PhoneNews.com positions above. There are varying levels of responsibilities based on the site and position that you wish to take on.
Want to know what sites we’re working on? We’ve mentioned them in this news item. Just take a look over there, and if you’re interested, use the contact form linked at the top of the page.
Linux
Linux Developer 1
Ever built your own kernel before? Up to the task of digitally remastering a complete distribution of Linux? Like to waste half your time playing games? If so, this job is for you.
We’re looking for someone to maintain a modified branch of an existing distribution of Linux. Familiarity with common Linux package formats, kernel compilation, and making sure things are suitable for the end user experiences are a must.
Linux Developer 2
Like to write Linux apps that are simple, but powerful? Think you can handle working on one of the most powerful Linux stations out there? We’re looking for a couple of developers familiar with writing apps on Linux.
Familiarity with network applications, and package management are a must. Familiarity with basic UI is also required. Experience with the SDL graphics is not required, but a huge plus.
