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JOTW 13-2008 Add 1
March 32, 2008
“You insects are a nuisance!”
– Gopher
“ I'm no insect.”
– Gumby
Welcome to the free Job of the Week e-mail networking newsletter for
professional communicators. JOTW is a cooperative service that relies
on the contributions of its members, like you. We share job
opportunities, news and information about the job market, as well as
swapping stories about life's peculiarities.
First of all, it doesn't cost you a cent. How does it work? If you find
out about a job opportunity in communications, send it to me
(lundquist989@cs.com), and I'll share it with the JOTW network. It's
that simple. And we share dozens of opportunities each week. Did I
mention it was free? Your friends can sign up by sending a blank e-mail
to JOTW-subscribe@topica.com. It's free for them, too.
I never give out, rent, or sell my list, and neither does Topica.
In this thrilling issue:
*** One Paragraph Pitch
1.) Broadcast News Electronic News Gathering Photo-Journalist Producer Videographer, TV90, Northern, Maine’s News-Master, Allagash/Houlton/Presque isle/Fort Kent/Peletier’s Store, Maine
2.) Contact Station manager/HR Director/Receptionist/Web Producer. WWXG The Big Mighty Boss Rock 97/XG1460 Walk the Talk News/Traffic/Weather/School Closings/Gordito Diablo Radio Mundo Mariachi 98.5/TV90 Fox-UPN-WB for Allagash, Maine
3.) POSITION YOU REALLY DON’T WANT, Anywhere, USA.
4.) EDITOR, ROGAINE’S THESAURUS, Norwalk, Conn.
5.) Communications Specialist, Campaign Against Smokers Using Cell Phones while Driving and Pregnant, Batavia, West Virginia
6.) COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR, Cambridge, Mass.
7.) Union Membership Communications, International Brotherhood of Sock Puppets, Alexandria, VA
8.) BRAND MANAGER, THE EXIT SIGN CORP., Memphis, Tenn.
9.) Publicist, Celebrities You haven’t Hear About in a While, Tajunga Canyon, CA
10.) PERFECT NANNY, London, U.K
11.) COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, THE EX-PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES INSTITUTE, Washington, D.C.
12.) EDITOR, THE TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE INSTITUTE, Columbus, Ohio
13.) Medical Technical Writer, Gumbometer Division, Baxter Medical Instruments, Squarehead, Pennsylvania
14,) Newsletter Editor and Art Director, International Society of Graphic Designers, Berne, Switzerland
15.) PUBLICIST, God, Washington, D.C.
16.) Chairmaker/Woodworker, Country Kitchen family Home Mortgage Co., Mamaroneck, NY
17.) Siren, Competitive Business Unit, Major Corporation, Newark, DE
18.) Sockdolager, adjunct faculty, School of Doxology, School of Weighty Proportions, College of Saint Regina the Celibate, Ketone, North Dakota
19.) Blog Manager and Site Optimization, Council on trying to Decide What to do with all these Old People, Bethesda, MD
20.) Managing Editor, Altercation Magazine, Bronx, NY
21.) Communications Director, Miss Camel Contest, Abu Dhabi, UAE
22.) Communication Specialist, Master and Punishment Publications, Wet Whip, Colorado
23.) Press Conference Attendee, DHS, Washington, DC
…and more than you expected!
*** One Paragraph Pitch:
Former public official with 20 years of service seeks low-profile position. I recently left my last job to spend more time with my family. I can do just about anything: yard work; tax preparation; filing lawsuits against Wall Street investment banks, etc. I have a good personality and have had lots of on-camera experience. I need to get out of the house. Send inquiries to: Client Number Nine, Albany, N.Y.
*** Metrics for Morons – How to calculate the value of making excuses
Sure you need measurable objects. But who really checks that stuff.
Let IABC show you how to concoct research that will peel their epidermis off without giving you a sore thumb.
You'll learn:
– How big numbers mean big results, no matter how you came up with them
– Bench pressing the benchmarking – Start low so you can go slow
– On line research means you can pretend to analyze the results while you watch YouTube
– How to create fake quantitative data to validate your fake quantitative results
– Make the most of a bogus business plan
Presenter: Leika Scaldonioak
Date: Thursday, April 15
Location: Tivoli back room behind the kitchen
Time: Cocktails (You need a ticket)
6:30-7:00 p.m.; presentation 7:00-8:30 p.m. National Bohemian Chugging
contest 9 p.m.
Cost: $359 for members; $879 for non-members
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 12
1.) Broadcast News Electronic News Gathering Photo-Journalist Producer Videographer, TV90, Northern, Maine’s News-Master, Allagash/Houlton/Presque isle/Fort Kent/Peletier’s Store, Maine
Major market TV station needs morning talk show host/noon anchor/bureau chief to assign stories, report and capture stories on camera to edit and present in newscasts. Must be able to perform own white balance and conduct live stand ups near scene of events of marginal news value hours or even days after the actual event occurred, and impart sense of “Live Action Cam Breaking News Story” urgency, while making cheerful banter with the crew back at the news desk. Must make personal appearances at openings of strip malls on weekends.
2.) Contact Station manager/HR Director/Receptionist/Web Producer. WWXG The Big Mighty Boss Rock 97/XG1460 Walk the Talk News/Traffic/Weather/School Closings/Gordito Diablo Radio Mundo Mariachi 98.5/TV90 Fox-UPN-WB for Allagash, Maine
http://www.GorditoDiablo.biz/careers
3.) POSITION YOU REALLY DON’T WANT, Anywhere, USA.
Major corporation has opening for a Position You Really Don’t Want. Duties consist of things you really don’t want to do, places you really don’t want to go and people you really don’t want to meet. Pay could be better, benefits could be richer. But hey, it’s a job, right? Resume and cover letter stating why you don’t really want this job to: Your Life, P.O. Box 123, Anywhere USA 12345.
4.) EDITOR, ROGAINE’S THESAURUS, Norwalk, Conn.
Leading hair restoration company seeks editor to come up with new phrases for “baldness.” Ideal candidate is sharp, resourceful and not just an employee—but also a client. Resume to: combover@McNeillPPC.com.
5.) Communications Specialist, Campaign Against Smokers Using Cell Phones while Driving and Pregnant, Batavia, West Virginia
https://jobs.bellyflop.com/pregopuff/ringtone
6.) COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR, Cambridge, Mass.
The Center for Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior seeks Communications
Director. Ideal candidate must be able to count by sixes. Attention to
detail a plus (Did you lock the door? I'm pretty sure you didn't. You
should check. Go ahead, I'll wait…You did? Good…Are you SURE you
locked the door? I'm pretty sure you didn't. You should check. Go ahead,
I'll wait…You did? Good.) Submit 46 copies of resume and cover letter
to: COCB, 2556 Fenway Overlook, Cambridge, Mass. 02222 or email
COCBCOCBCOCBCOCB@COCB.org.org.org.
7.) Union Membership Communications, International Brotherhood of Sock Puppets, Alexandria, VA
www.wigglefinger.org/jobs.pr
8.) BRAND MANAGER, THE EXIT SIGN CORP., Memphis, Tenn.
The Exit Sign Corp., the nation's largest manufacturer of exit signs,
seeks brand manager as we launch our new line of signs. We seek creative
self-starter who can develop effective strategies for new signs,
including “Don't Go There, Girlfriend” (summer 2008), “Oh, No You
Didn't” (fall 2008) and “Beer Drinker Crossing” (St. Patrick's Day
2009). No marketing experience necessary; liberal arts major preferred.
Salary commensurate with lack of experience. Resume/cover
letter/attitude to ExitsRUs@ExitSignCorp.org.
9.) Publicist, Celebrities You haven’t Hear About in a While, Tajunga Canyon, CA
Ever wonder what washed up PR flunkie who gets those washed loser ex-celebs on Dancing With the Stars? Well, that would be you.
Send your resume and photo to creepy@redux.com
10.) PERFECT NANNY, London, U.K.
If you want this choice position, have a cheery disposition. Rosie
cheeks, no warts; play games, all sorts. You must be kind, you must be
witty; very sweet and fairly pretty. Take us on outings, give us treats;
sing songs, bring sweets. Never be cross or cruel, never feed us castor
oil, or gruel. Love us as a son and daughter; and never smell of barley
water. If you won't scold and dominate us, we will never give you cause
to hate us. We won't hide your spectacles so you can't see; put toads in
your bed and pepper in your tea. Hurry nanny, many thanks. Sincerely,
Jane and Michael Banks, Number Seventeen Cherry Tree Lane, London U.K.
10D MI6. (Sorry, no Advertising Majors.)
11.) COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, THE EX-PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES INSTITUTE, Washington, D.C.
Washington think tank seeks Communications Specialist to maintain busy
office for ex-presidential candidates. Ideal candidate knows the basic
differences between Republicans and Democrats; must have good listening
skills; must be able to maintain eye contact and nod for extended
periods while Ron Paul tells you about his Platform for America; must be
able to humor Dennis Kucinich. Previous baby-sitting skills helpful.
Resume and essay to EPCI, 100 Harold Stassen Drive NW, The Perot
Building, Al Gore Suite 500, Washington, DC 20006. No phone calls during
dinner time, please.
12.) EDITOR, THE TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE INSTITUTE, Columbus, Ohio
The Ultimate Tuna Noodle Casserole Cookbook, a new publication of the
Tuna Noodle Casserole Institute, seeks an editor to see book through
editing process. The ideal candidate possesses an intimate knowledge of
tuna noodle casserole, having grown up eating it twice weekly while
living in a Big 10 state
(Ohio/Michigan/Indiana/Illinois/Wisconsin/Minnesota/Iowa; Penn State
doesn't count). A flair for creativity required, particularly in how one
sprinkles potato chips or Cheez-Its on top of casserole before popping
it into oven at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until golden brown on
edges. Knowledge of pasta, dairy products and tuna brands a plus; oven
mitts required. Resume and clips to: TNCI, 250 High Street, Columbus,
Ohio 45345. No grease stains, please.
13.) Medical Technical Writer, Gumbometer Division, Baxter Medical Instruments, Squarehead, Pennsylvania
Update and write software documentation for a legacy modernization company using FrameMaker, Acrobat, and WebWorks Publisher. Work closely with developers, QA staff, and product managers across the globe to develop task-based user guides and references for technical audiences. Produced user documentation in print, PDF, and HTML help format. Developed on-line company-wide communication standards. Gumbometer is state-of-the-art thermal monitoring and regulation device that enables claymation characters to enjoy normal lives.
http://www.stc-penna.org/gumby-pokey-toyland-cookies-milk-mother-kitchenindex.php?page=%20of%20Beth%20Keena&PHPSESSID=539648e603f8f5d8446da9fd801a1bdd
14,) Newsletter Editor and Art Director, International Society of Graphic Designers, Berne, Switzerland
Must use bulk press releases, stock photos and clip art.
Send sample to jobs@graphixxx.biz
15.) PUBLICIST, God, Washington, D.C.
God—that’s right, God—the Almighty; The One; Leader of the Mystery of Faith, etc.—seeks publicist for busy Washington, D.C. office to coordinate outreach/legislative and regulatory efforts to Members of Congress, The Supreme Court, The White House and the media. Ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, an aura of confidence, charisma and a good working knowledge of faith. Direct mail experience preferred. GREAT BENEFITS. Send resume in form of prayer to: God, Everywhere (don’t worry, we’ll get it).
16.) Chairmaker/Woodworker, Country Kitchen family Home Mortgage Co., Mamaroneck, NY
We need you to make our board members and chairmen look solid and transparent at the same time. Must send stool sample to jobs@subprime.com.
17.) Siren, Competitive Business Unit, Major Corporation, Newark, DE
Are you a dangerously fascinating temptress whose sweet singing lured can unwary sailors up on to rocks?
We need you to help us lure business moguls into shoal water such that our investment bankers can short their stock.
This really works. If you work it.
www.entrance.com/jobs/siren/dirtytricks
18.) Sockdolager, adjunct faculty, School of Doxology, School of Weighty Proportions, College of Saint Regina the Celibate, Ketone, North Dakota
http://www.careervocations.regina.edu
19.) Blog Manager and Site Optimization, Council on trying to Decide What to do with all these Old People, Bethesda, MD
Thanks to a generous grant from the national Institute of Really Old People, CTDWTDWATROP seeks blog/web guru to help transmit themed newsletter, “This is Old News,” to key stakeholders.
Contact: newtricks@olddogs.com
20.) Managing Editor, Altercation Magazine, Bronx, NY
You gonna apply for this job or what? Hey, jerk, I’m talking to you.
https://www.buddabing-editor.smack.com
21.) Communications Director, Miss Camel Contest, Abu Dhabi, UAE
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080330/od_afp/uaegulffestivalcameloffbeat_080330135416
22.) Communication Specialist, Master and Punishment Publications, Wet Whip, Colorado
We start with the glare, then the stare, and if the subject persists, we shake our head in disapproval. This is the way of Master. You will obey, or you will pay. You must request permission to to stand, sit, eat, use furniture etc. Anytime the communications specialists is away from the VP of communications for more than two hours the communication specialist must kneel before the VP upon return. It's a tool that allows for both to put aside all those distractions of the outside world. As requested, you will submit to body art (tattoos, piercining) of the VP's choosing. Submit your resume, and why you would be worthy to join our employment. What it worthy? What does it take to be worthy? How can we be the best we can be? How can you, as a flawed human being, do everything in your power to serve your Master, I mean the VP, and serve with integrity and honor?
Master and Punishment is a Certified Disadvantaged minority, veteran, Woman-Owned Business.
Send to: VP@wetwhip publishing.com
23.) Press Conference Attendee, DHS, Washington, DC
https://usajobs.gov.7685.dhs/comms
*** Weekly Piracy Report:
Somebody stole this week’s report.
*** I saw a woman wearing a sweatshirt with 'Guess' on it. I said, 'Thyroid problem?
*** Ball cap of the week: What are you looking at?
*** Coffee Mug of the Day: Sushi Mania
*** T-Shirt of the day: Chicks Dig Pink
*** Today's featured musical accompaniment: Sinead O’Connor and Billy Idol sing the Osmond’s
*** The new, recommended, optional, suggested JOTW policy that asks people who submit listings on behalf of their employer consider maybe possibly sending a company stock, options, or large sums of cash to JOTW, maybe, perhaps.
How does it work? If you find out about a job opportunity in communications, send it to me (lundquist989@cs.com), and I'll share it with the JOTW network. It's that simple. And we share dozens of opportunities each week. Did I mention it was free?
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