So, I have

Chatterbox: Chirp at Cricket

So, I have

So, I have been having questions for the Admins for a while, but I didn't want to make one thread for one question, and then a little while later make another thread for another question. But I also didn't want to post my questions on a different thread and it gets completely off the topic of the thread, that would seem too rude. So I had an idea that this could be the thread where people can ask Admins questions they have. So here are some of my questions:

Dear Admins,

Can people take tours in the building where Cricket magazines are made?

How many Admins are there?

How old do you have to be to be an Admin for this site?

 

Thanks for the questions, Hannah. Cricket magazines are actually "made" in several places. The issues are planned, designed, and edited in our Chicago office, but the writers and illustrators may live anywhere around the world. Computers, FedEx, etc., make it so easy for people to work together from afar. Then computer files for each issue are sent from Chicago to the printer. I believe we currently use a printer in Michigan. That is where the big presses and rolls of paper can be seen.

 

 I really don't know the Chicago office's or printer's policies on tours. You would have to specifically ask each location. 

 

We currently have three Admins, but we each have many other magazine editorial responsibilities, too.

 

I don't think we have a specific age limit for Admins, but currently we use staff members who are employed by Cricket. The youngest of the regular employees would at least be a college graduate, although sometimes we may use college student interns.

 

Ask away, though I must tell you that two of the three Admins are on vacation this week (and Chatterboxes who are usually in school are off and have more time to Chatterbox this week!), so response and posting times may be a bit longer than usual. I'll do my best to keep up!

 

 

submitted by Hannah P. ☺☻, age 13, Georgia
(December 28, 2009 - 2:10 pm)

Aww, poor Admin, working so hard, I really appreciate it.  I guess I shouldn't write so much, huh?  :)  That's really cool that you all have other jobs in Cricket.  Just out of curiosity, are you the one who's been to Santa Rosa?

You guys must have tons of patience, I don't think I'd ever be able to be an Admin, I'm far too impatient.  I wouldn't be able to deal with so many posts, a lot of which mean nothing, on top of another job.  I'm deeply impressed!  Erm, sorry about the posts. I tend to do that say nothing but 'huh?'  I think I should not do those anymore....  Anyway, thank you!

 

 Yes, I'm the one who's been to Santa Rosa! Our family loves Peanuts and ice-skating!

submitted by Laura❆❅❄
(December 28, 2009 - 5:02 pm)