A NEW JOB: CONTRIBUTOR TO CNNGO! WRITING FOR CNN WEBSITE ON ASIA TRAVEL, LIFESTYLE, POP CULTURE & FASHION.
Good news, my darklings… Basil Farrow’s not going to starve, and the Tokyo pop culture shenanigans shall continue! I landed a very neat gig as a freelance contributor to CNNGo, a soon-to-be-launched Asia travel/lifestyle website.
† What? Lifestyle content and city guides for Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok, and Mumbai, all under the umbrella of CNN. I am writing five or more articles a week for the Explorations section, which is where you’ll land if you visit the site from anywhere other than the six above regions.
†Where? I can submit articles from anywhere in world (that’s the way a job should be!). They’ll appear on www.cnngo.com (the website is not yet up).
†When? CNNGo launches soon, in late September or early October!
How cool is CNNGo and why should you be excited? Because of…
† The subject: I get to pitch and write about the Asian pop culture oddities I adore. Such as Mr. Roboto chefs, pampered pets, overpriced fruit, cute characters, disturbing theme parks…
† The tone: It’s fun, witty writing – quite similar to my voice on this blog. No dry drivel.
† The team: My editor Chris Anderson is a blast to work with and hilarious on Skype which, in my books, counts for a lot. And the Tokyo writing team is a pack of all-stars: W. David Marx, Patrick Macias, Jean Snow, Matt Alt… yup.
† The utility: CNNGo is a resource you will come back to, especially if you live/travel in Asia. We’ll give you the scoop on the food/style/spa/nightlife gems that stud Asia’s metropolises.
I’m having super big fun with the work and the site design is great (and you know I’m picky). When CNNGo launches, I’ll post links to my articles on this blog so you won’t miss a thing. And no, of course this won’t cut into La Carmina’s daily updates. You know my OCD better than that.
I feel tremendously lucky to be able to write about my Asia pop culture fascinations for a cool site with a red-hot team. The photo above sums up the vibe: a maid café in Akihabara I shot for my Theme Restaurant book, with guests Tiffany Godoy (Tokyo fashion expert and author of Japanese Goth) and Nathan Reaven (head of HearJapan music label, which specializes in Visual Kei). May the adventures continue!
Song of the Day #183: Killing Joke – Change (Postpunk that was far ahead of its time.)
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August 24th, 2009 at 04:34
Ria says:Oooh congratulations!!! That's spectacular! <3 I shall be watching out for it!
Oh and I keep forgetting. I've pre-ordered Crazy Wacky a couple of days ago. Supposed to be arriving sometime in November ^__^ just in time for my birthday woohoo! I can't wait!
August 24th, 2009 at 04:51
Emma says:That sounds great! Those maid cafés are freaky. Old men watching a music video for something that seems like children's pop music while they're being served by girls in maid outfits in a completely pink café. Even if it is some sort of funky fetish, it makes me wonder whether they are actually INTO the maids or wish they WERE the maids. I really don't get it. o_o;
Did you see any of those brochures where you can date the maids on their day off? Maybe the men dress up as maids too for some shoujo-ai!
August 24th, 2009 at 10:47
radicaLemon says:That's a really awesome opportunity, Carmen. Congratulations! Can't wait to see what you get up on the site!
August 24th, 2009 at 10:50
Fluffy Conti says:Omg that is so awesome!! Congratulaaatiioonnss! *_*
August 24th, 2009 at 11:55
Marc says:kisses
August 24th, 2009 at 11:55
Sarah says:I wish you all the luck in the world with ur new job. And I look forward to reading ur articles.
August 24th, 2009 at 11:56
Anime Attic says:That is just so cool!!! Congrats and best of luck with it! ~ Rennais
August 24th, 2009 at 11:56
Lady Ari says:hurray for more awseome-ness
August 24th, 2009 at 11:56
DiaPinky says:congratulations!! and best of luck!!
August 24th, 2009 at 11:56
Emery says:Congrats
August 24th, 2009 at 11:56
Kim says:what an awesome job.
August 24th, 2009 at 11:57
Jon D says:stunning
August 24th, 2009 at 11:57
I am Sebastien says:Congratulations!
August 24th, 2009 at 11:57
Liz says:This is such awesome news, Carmina. Congrats and I look forward to reading your stories.
August 24th, 2009 at 11:59
Lotus says:your amazing!
August 24th, 2009 at 12:27
Zoe says:Fantastic! x
August 24th, 2009 at 12:37
Dominic says:Awesome. :D
August 24th, 2009 at 12:41
Lydon says:Tamcongragulations! maooooooooo
August 24th, 2009 at 13:12
Jade says:Congrats!
August 24th, 2009 at 13:23
lacarmina says:Oh goodness… it's funny, the extent to which the make-believe goes on… I didn't see the brochures about dating maids on their day off, but I know that's common in many circles. Some Visual Kei guys make money by taking fangirls on dates!
August 24th, 2009 at 13:23
lacarmina says:Ohhhhh you are so awesome! Thank you and I can't wait to hear what you think! xoxo
August 24th, 2009 at 13:24
lacarmina says:<3 I have a feeling you'll enjoy the robot knife fight article…
August 24th, 2009 at 13:24
lacarmina says:Thank you for your kind words! So excited to be part of the CNNGo writing team. ♥
August 24th, 2009 at 14:41
Nakayoshia says:omg I can't wait!!!!
especially on the hong kong posts :3
I'm planning on spending my summer there next year (I'm going to melt!)
congratulations :D
August 24th, 2009 at 14:49
lacarmina says::D I need to spend more time in Hong Kong… maybe later this year… and this gig means I'll be in Tokyo and HK a lot more!
August 24th, 2009 at 15:18
Thomas says:Amazing! That sounds really great and I'm glad Chris Anderson is a good guy he seems it on the TV
August 24th, 2009 at 15:18
Thomas says:Actually I may have just confused Chris Anderson with Anderson Cooper ^^ but now I've got my Andersons sorted out lol
August 24th, 2009 at 15:19
lacarmina says:haha!! Ronan's sister Malone and I have half-serious fangirl crushes on Anderson Cooper!
August 24th, 2009 at 15:42
lolitaangel says:Congratulations ^^
August 24th, 2009 at 22:37
Moon Maiden 90 says:Good luck!
August 24th, 2009 at 22:38
Stillprince says:Aww good luck on your new job! =D
I want a job like yours xD
August 24th, 2009 at 22:41
lacarmina says:Thank you – I'll do my best!!
August 25th, 2009 at 00:08
Tokki says:You are my hero. That's got to be the world's best gig!
Oh, and I'm heading out to NYC. I think you had a blog post with a NYC shopping guide? Can you direct me to it?
August 25th, 2009 at 00:34
LiTtLe_MiSs_PsYcHo says:Congrats! I visted shanghai a couple of times, really nice place! I love it!
August 25th, 2009 at 09:39
Wendy says:Sweet gig, more happy fans!
August 25th, 2009 at 09:49
lacarmina says:It's great that I'll be putting out more writing work – and it's a topic I think you'll all like!
August 25th, 2009 at 09:49
lacarmina says:Yup yup! http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2008/11/time-out-...
Have fun and let me know how your trip goes!
August 25th, 2009 at 09:50
lacarmina says:Can you believe I've never been to Shanghai???? I need to get over there stat!
August 29th, 2009 at 20:41
MissMercurial says:Suhhh-weet!
Good luck on the new job – but with your skills, who needs luck :D?
August 30th, 2009 at 22:43
Demitri Girl says:Congratulations and I know you'll do just fine!
October 30th, 2009 at 20:39
Jen says:So cool!! Congrats Carmina-sama!!
December 7th, 2009 at 08:00
hawaiijobs says:The blog is very awesome. Thanks for publishing it.
December 7th, 2009 at 16:00
hawaiijobs says:The blog is very awesome. Thanks for publishing it.
April 5th, 2010 at 02:22
shirubad says:I am sorry if it is inappropriate to comment here about this, but I love CNNGo, and I love Asia. (I've been living in Japan for 5 years now, and I am currently finishing my studies at 国際基督教大学.
Is there any chance that you can tell me how I can apply for a job at CNNGo? I would love to write about any Asian city, doesn't even need to be Tokyo. I have a great passion for Asian cultures and writing, and like you said, “I can submit articles from anywhere in world (that’s the way a job should be!)”
If you don't mind, can you send me an email to ringosan@gmail.com?
Thank you for your time, and keep up the good work at CNNGo!
Daniel
April 5th, 2010 at 20:42
lacarmina says:No problem, thanks! I suggest that you submit articles to the City Pulse section of CNNGo to get started. :)