Known truth #1: You love AP
Known truth #2: You fancy yourself qualified to work for AP
Known truth #3: You do not, however, work for AP

Well, how about we find a way to fix that? AP is currently forming a good old-fashioned street team, and we are absolutely looking for your help to not only promote your favorite magazine (that’s AP, in case you’re confused) but also your favorite bands. You can bet your Helio we’ve got a TON of things coming up soon, but we especially need your help with are things like the 2008 AP Tour, AP’s 100 Bands Party at SXSW, Warped Tour, Bamboozle and other AP-sponsored shows and fests. Always wanted to intern at AP but couldn’t get past that whole “not being able to find Cleveland on a map” thing? This is your chance.

Here’s what we need: 3 to 4 representatives plus 1 street team leader in the following cities: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, St. Louis, Cleveland, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Austin, Seattle, San Diego and Minneapolis.

Once a part of the AP street team, you’ll be asked to do things like:

  • Set up AP booths at local AP-sponsored concerts and fests
  • Pass out flyers and hang posters for concerts that AP promotes
  • Promote AP in your school
  • Place bulletins on Myspace, Fan Forums for bands, Facebook and other AP-friendly networks
  • Post videos of the shows on YouTube etc., showing other fans how great the bands were
  • Spread the word about Alternative Press Magazine

No, we’re not going to pay you-not with money, at least. In addition to the incalculable amount of cred you’ll get from being able to say you “work” for AP, we’ll be able to hook you up with things like free concert tickets, free gear from AP and our friends and other super cool swag.

Seriously though, before you go shooting of a poorly worded, unedited MySpace comment telling us how much you “OMG luv AP <3 plz plz pic me,” keep in mind that you must:

  • Be at least 16 (with parental consent if under 18)
  • Have a dependable mode of transportation
  • Be outgoing and willing to work hard
  • Have time in your schedule to help us out

For those of you that really want to step up, we do need someone with uncharted levels of organization and responsibility to be the street team leader for each city’s team. Basically, we need someone to be the “go to” guy (ahem, or gal) for your city. You’ll help keep tabs on the street teamers and let them know what to do and where to go. In addition to the general qualifiers above thus qualify to be a street team leader you must also:

  • Be 18. No exceptions (or fake ID’s)
  • Be able to organize and communicate with your city’s team. This means being able to keep them updated, make sure they’re getting their tasks accomplished, ensure they report back to AP on projects
  • Be friendly, organized, reliable and trustworthy

Sound like a deal? Good. We thought so. Here’s what you’re going to have to do to get your name in the pot: Tell us a bit about yourself, why you would be the most awesome-est street teamer since like, forever and the best way to contact you. Make sure you get that information to streetteam@altpress.com no later than 11/25! Some people use resumes, those that are more artistically inclined (or listen to the Matches) prefer less rigid forms of self-glorification. We don’t care which route you take, just don’t miss the deadline!

(All joking aside, we really are excited to have you guys involved in this. We wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for you, so a tremendous thank you in advance from the entire AP staff! We’re looking forward to hearing from each and every one of you. XOXOAP)