We have a new tipline czarina, Laura Northrup. She’ll be digging through your emails to tips@consumerist.com, thanking you for sending in tips, and pushing good stories to the editors. In due course, she’ll start contributing posts, too. We snagged Laura from the Albany Times Union, where she assisted consumer reporter Dan Higgins with his columns and posted on their consumer advocacy blog, The Advocate. A reformed professional librarian, she also owns several hamsters and has been known to engage in cheeky cross-stitching. Please join me in giving her a big Consumerist welcome!
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Freelance Assistant Editor App Deadline 10pm Tonight
By 2.25.09
Last reminder: You’ve got until 10pm (eastern) tonight to get in your apps for the Freelance Assistant Editor position. Job notice inside:
Read The Consumerist Comments Code
By 2.25.09
Have you checked out the Consumerist Comments Code? It’s got guidelines we’ve found make the comments area interesting and enjoyable for others to read and participate in.
By 2.20.09
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Reminder: If you’re applying for The Consumerist Freelance Assistant Editor position, your application, including 500-word essay, is due next Wednesday, February 25.
Freelance Assistant Editor Wanted
By 2.16.09
Consumerist is looking for a freelance Assistant Editor 5-10 hours/week to process our tipline, time of day is flexible, responding to readers and notifying the writing team of post-worthy stories. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with the discipline to work remotely, possessing excellent writing skills, a thorough understanding of Consumerist’s style, ethos, and editorial direction, and a passion for consumer blogging. This six-month position, which can translate into posting opportunities, offers a very small stipend. Email your resume and a 500+ word essay to jobline@consumerist.com on the following: Are consumers winning or losing the battle for better customer service? Support your thesis with stories and techniques from The Consumerist archive. Deadline: Feb 25.
Intern For Consumers Union
By 2.9.09
Apply now for a great summer internship with Consumers Union, publishers of Consumerist and Consumer Reports. Consumer journalism couldn’t be more important or relevant than a time like this. Now is the time to get involved. Openings are available for editorial, general intern work, advocacy, and engineering (technical division).
Get Top 10 Latest Consumer Reports Headlines In Our Sidebar
By 2.6.09
Hey, we’re now able to offer you the top ten latest Consumer Reports Online headlines in our sidebar. Check ’em out. They’re located on the left-hand side in convenient “click on this and you go there” format.
Today Is The Last Day To Vote In The 2009 Bloggies!
By 2.2.09
Tax Cat here, reminding you that today is the last day to vote in the 2009 bloggies. Consumerist has been nominated for Best Topical Weblog, where we’re up against other cats who know nothing of the tax code, and Best Writing of a Weblog. In fact, we’ve even heard that voting is the single best way to prevent an audit. Go vote now! (or get your files in order…) [2009 Bloggies]
Reminder: Consumerist Liveblogs Super Bowl
By 1.30.09
Don’t forget to tune into us during Superbowl Sunday, we’ll be liveblogging the ads, reframing the advertising orgy within The Consumerist prism. (Photo: CrzysChick)
Consumerist To LiveBlog SuperBowl Ads
By 1.27.09
I’ll be liveblogging the SuperBowl ads on The Consumerist this year, playing a virtual couch buddy for those whose who don’t have any friends or whose friends don’t make interesting enough commentary. It’ll be interesting to see what is traditionally the biggest blowout night for the most outrageous and expensive ads looks like during the Recession. Tune in to the game and Consumerist.com on Feb 1 for all the hot liveblog action, and pass the nachos.
Nominate Consumerist For 2009 Bloggies
By 1.7.09
Nominations are open for the 2009 Bloggies. Gosh darnit, I think Consumerist deserves consideration for some of these categories. Despite severe staff cutbacks in the 4th quarter, we kicked some serious ass. And now, thanks to Consumers Union buying us, we’re back and better than ever. If you agree, put our name in over here.
Alas, No Carey This Weekend.
By 1.3.09
I will be filling in, and Carey will make his triumphant return next weekend. Stoke your nostalgia by rereading his old posts.
Happy New Year's Eve!
By 12.31.08
What a year! Today is a half-day of posts, no posts tomorrow. Posting resumes Friday. Carey might start posting as early as this Saturday. Cheers to you and yours, and here’s to 2009!
Consumers Union Buys Consumerist
By 12.30.08
We are thrilled to announced Consumers Union has purchased The Consumerist, effective 1/1/09.
Happy Holidays!
By 12.24.08
Today is a half-day at Consumerist. There will be no posts on Christmas. Posts return on Friday. Happy Holidays everyone! (Photo: u2acro)
Consumerist Has Been Condensed
By 12.11.08
You may have noticed that Consumerist’s new condensed view is now live. If you like it, good. If you don’t, feel free to switch back to the old view.
Consumerist Comments Code Makes Comment Land Happy Place
By 12.10.08
Don’t forget to familiarize yourself with the Consumerist Comments Code before, during, and after diving into the comments conversation.
Reply Button Issue Being Worked On
A number of users have reported that they’re having issues with the reply button not working or appearing in the comments. It popped up last week, then went away, and now it’s back again. Our tech team is on it and consider a high-priority. Hopefully it will be fixed soon. Sidenote: While we’re still on the Gawker platform, you can directly submit bugs and errors to tech at getsatisfaction.com/gawker.