Three new jobs
After a bit of a lull (the only application I've really got pending is for an editorial assistant gig at NPR's Weekend All Things Considered. I've "followed up" many times, but haven't even been given the time of day by the NPR folks. I'm not sure if I'll ever hear anything, and that pisses me off. Speaking of being pissed off, I waved the white flag at the F* & W* people [my "follow up" email said something to the effect of "I'm sure you've already hired someone by now"] but they haven't decided to display the tiniest speck of human decency either. I mean, come on, it cost me fifty bucks for that lousy twenty minute interview! The original clause of this sentence, pre-parenthesis, by the way, was "After a bit of a lull"...)I've applied to three new jobs.
Uno: Entertainment writer for the Y* D* R* in York, Pennsylvania. Wasn't sure about the old YDR at first (what, you haven't heard of it?), but then I realized that it's actually a pretty well-respected little paper. Especially recently. The D* R* has received a lot of attention for it's coverage of a little case called Kitzmiller v. Dover--the "intelligent design" case. If you haven't heard of it, check out www.ydr.com, and follow the link to Dover Biology or something like that. Anyway, the job description sounds like something that's along the lines of what I might conceivably like to do, so I drafted a cover letter, printed a resume, tossed a few writing samples into an envelope and sent it off yesterday.
Due: Features writer for the P* N* and M* J* M* in Woodbridge, Virginia. Sounds a little random, but the area is just outside Arlington (which is just outside of D.C.) as far as I can tell. So, I think this qualifies as a writing job in D.C. Sent that baby off yesterday as well.
Tre: Copy editor for P* N* M* in Cumming (heehee!), Georgia. Apparently, P* N* is a society/lifestyle type magazine in the "well-to-do" northern suburbs of Atlanta (pardon me, HOT-lanta). The job description sounded warm and friendly: "The work load will include creative writing, fact checking articles, updating databases, story photo retrieval, representing the magazine at area press events and assisting editors on special projects. We are looking for a creative and talented writer who feels comfortable taking on various writing assignments and someone who works effectively as a team." None of those abrasive terms I've gotten accustomed to; things like "highly driven and ambitious" and "not afraid to dig deep for a good story" and "willing to make children and old ladies cry." Well, the last one is a little less common. I get the sense that this magazine is looking for someone a little more my speed. Atlanta wasn't high on my list of places to go, but...well, we'll see what happens.
So that's the news from Lake Employmenow (bonus points if anyone reading this gets the Garrison Keillor reference).
P.S. - I'm up early cause I'm going blackjackin' today! I hope I come back with more than I left with! Christmas is coming!
Uno: Entertainment writer for the Y* D* R* in York, Pennsylvania. Wasn't sure about the old YDR at first (what, you haven't heard of it?), but then I realized that it's actually a pretty well-respected little paper. Especially recently. The D* R* has received a lot of attention for it's coverage of a little case called Kitzmiller v. Dover--the "intelligent design" case. If you haven't heard of it, check out www.ydr.com, and follow the link to Dover Biology or something like that. Anyway, the job description sounds like something that's along the lines of what I might conceivably like to do, so I drafted a cover letter, printed a resume, tossed a few writing samples into an envelope and sent it off yesterday.
Due: Features writer for the P* N* and M* J* M* in Woodbridge, Virginia. Sounds a little random, but the area is just outside Arlington (which is just outside of D.C.) as far as I can tell. So, I think this qualifies as a writing job in D.C. Sent that baby off yesterday as well.
Tre: Copy editor for P* N* M* in Cumming (heehee!), Georgia. Apparently, P* N* is a society/lifestyle type magazine in the "well-to-do" northern suburbs of Atlanta (pardon me, HOT-lanta). The job description sounded warm and friendly: "The work load will include creative writing, fact checking articles, updating databases, story photo retrieval, representing the magazine at area press events and assisting editors on special projects. We are looking for a creative and talented writer who feels comfortable taking on various writing assignments and someone who works effectively as a team." None of those abrasive terms I've gotten accustomed to; things like "highly driven and ambitious" and "not afraid to dig deep for a good story" and "willing to make children and old ladies cry." Well, the last one is a little less common. I get the sense that this magazine is looking for someone a little more my speed. Atlanta wasn't high on my list of places to go, but...well, we'll see what happens.
So that's the news from Lake Employmenow (bonus points if anyone reading this gets the Garrison Keillor reference).
P.S. - I'm up early cause I'm going blackjackin' today! I hope I come back with more than I left with! Christmas is coming!
posted by temporarily unemployed at 08:15
3 Comments:
hell yeah mohegan sun. remember the best piece of advice you ever gave me: "even though it hurts sometime, you've gotta hit on 16." good luck my friend. I'm rooting for you (especially because i feel my holiday present may hinge on today's financial outcome...)
~C :)
NoVA 4-life!
Woodbridge is actually pretty far from Arlington. It's right next to Alexandria, though, where a lot of DC people live. So DC enough. It's also much cheaper than Arlington.
—Maureen
[Blushes with embarassment] That's what I get for trying to toss around D.C. geographical terms. I knew I should have Google Mapped it first. Glad you're still checking in though, M.M. Any career news for you?
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