Apple Hiring a Tech-Blogger, Cupertino Sighting Indicates

Apple is believed to plan the hiring of TechCrunch editor Greg Kumparak, as one person who knows the blogger from videos on the web claims to have spotted him near Apple’s campus talking to three Apple reps in a manner that indicated that “Apple was trying to court him for a job.”

Gawker reports that a spy at BJ's in Cupertino sent the media network a “remarkable” sighting of Greg Kumparak, TechCrunch's mobile industry editor who allegedly took what appeared to be a job offer packet from Apple.

It emphasizes that the sighting is "remarkable" to say the least, as Apple would have normally put more effort into keeping this meeting a secret, while tech journalists are not the recognizable types.

Still, Gawker does its bit and publishes the sighting, as handed to them by the spy in question (reproduced below).

"I'm at a restaurant/brewery called BJ's in Cupertino, which is pretty much right outside Apple HQ's front door. About one hour ago, three Apple employees came in. You can always tell because of the badges they wear on those extending cable things... What was weird was who joined them: Greg Kumparak, who writes for TechCrunch. Recognized him from his videos.

I could not hear what was going on, but about 10 minutes into the meal one of the Apple employees handed him a folder with an Apple logo on it. From what i've seen before, I'm almost certain this was an offer packet. They spent about 30 minutes talking about it. I could be wrong, but it really looked like Apple was trying to court him for a job."

Kumparak reportedly “clammed up” when asked whether he'd be taking a job with Apple. He only said "a few inquiries have come my way in the past couple of days", and that he wasn't going to confirm or deny any names, according to Gawker.

Mike Arrington, Kumparak's boss, reportedly said he had no knowledge of any offer.

"…we love him and he's a valued part of our team and wouldn't want him to leave." Arrington said, adding that his staff is not going to be laid off as a result of the AOL acquisition. "None of these guys are in danger," he said.