Do you need an employee? Do you need a job? Well come on in and let's make the magic happen! Here's what we learned from last week's first job board experiment.
• There are jobs in this crazy job-scarce world!
• Most readers of our site aren't commenters. It's helpful to leave an email address with your posting if you want a response.
• Information that might seem obvious to you, since you already know you, isn't always obvious to us. What city do you live in, or want to live in, for one thing?
• Links to your work are helpful, if you can provide them.
• Above all, be specific. You might be willing to "do anything" but ain't nobody hiring someone to do anything. (That's for our forthcoming, uh, "Impromptu Rendezvous" message boards.)
• And finally, not to sound like your dad but: represent yourself the way you think you should be represented. To put it another way: Comment For The Job You Want, Not The Job You Have.
Okay! Let the social experiments begin!
Hi! I write about art, film, travel and culture and would like to do more of any or all of the above. I also have editing experience. Here's an interview I did over at the Rumpus, please see bio if you'd like to see more. cynthia_gova@yahoo.fr Thanks! http://therumpus.net/2010/07/the-rumpus-mini-interview-project-25-richard-the-ballbuster-butterfield-in-conversation-with-cynthia-bregova/
Is anyone here a film editor? I have questions. spiralbetty@gmail.com if you prefer email to commenting.
versatile writer and (copy) editor, nyc, 3 years newsroom experience, looking to move on from proofing financial journalism, contributes to certain non-paying websites, http://milesklee.tumblr.com for links, milesklee@gmail.com for electronic communications
I have a full-time opening for a bright, witty writer to visit The Awl frequently and post comments on my behalf throughout the day. My current responsibilities have prevented me from commenting for nearly a month, and so I could really use some assistance in this area.
Please have an above-average grasp of the English language, including the ability to come up with clever puns at a moment's notice and combine them with pop culture references, some of which may exist solely within the comments section of above referenced website.
Previous commenting experience on Gawker Media sites is not required, but will obviously help with said references.
Drinkers, smokers, and the generally debauched are highly encouraged to apply.
Sorry, no Facebook commenters.
Hey, I might be qualified to do this, except for the pun part. Also, I don't even have a Facebook account. My rates are negotiable down from one case of Old Fitzgerald whiskey per quarter @ $143.88 delivered. Email: NameCommaScreen @ gmail dot com
SN, I would SO buy a book of your short stories. I'd like to revise my post:
Seeking a book publisher to publish the collected works of Screen Name, entitled: A Heartbreaking Work of Commenting Genius.
If you fill that job then I'll do the comments gig for free AND GIVE you a copy of the book. I just need four people to buy one copy at ~$145 apiece to basically come out even. I might even be able to buy the Old Fitzgerald myself and come out slightly ahead.
Oh, how fun. I wrote out this whole thing, but I think the comment board ate it when I signed in? Let's try again.
Hi! I'm in San Francisco, and I'd be happy to join up for a decent writing/editing gig. Probably not marketing? Though, honestly, maybe marketing.
I've had clips in mags like Wired and Business 2.0, as well as doing some stuff for business-focused websites like BNET and VentureBeat. I've also been in various humor anthologies, like the one just edited by Ian Frazier, as well as The Best American Non-required Reading 2008.
Of course, most importantly, I've got only three digits next to my name on The Awl, which is where my real value lies. Will happily sell to anyone seeking to leverage this valuable commodity.
If you'd want to get in touch with me, email is pemulisoftheawl@gmail.com.
I have your number beat by 27. I offer you a trade-up to the illustrious (and divisible by 25!) number: #875. In exchange I request only some of your credentials.
I become #903, you become #875, and djfreshie, not pemulis has been in various humour anthologies. Deal? It's a deal. It's such a good deal I already know: deal.
On the one hand, I really like my credentials. On the other hands, it's hard to argue that #875 is much, much better than #903. God, it kinda grosses me out now, just looking at it right now. Fucking #903.
Let's do this thing, djfreshie. No regrets.
You're right, it's pretty gross. 903 isn't even a prime number, I mean...come on. Divisible by 3? Are you kidding me?
Well I'll tell you what. I'll throw in my "Was guitar tech for Hanson" credential into the mix. I never did that. You did. That should even things right up.
Throw in showing me how to make stuff in italics, and I think I'm ready to sign.
(Hey! Hanson! I grew up in the same town as those guys. Are as pretty IRL as they were on MTV?)
I TAKE THE ITALICS SECRET TO MY GRAAAAVE
I comment for the job I have, which is lying on the couch commenting on the Awl, until cocktail hour starts.
Are you hiring?
I'm a designer, experienced with print and digital media, and I'll be leaving my current job early this fall - the exact date is flexible. I'm located in Georgia, but not at all intimidated by a move. My web portfolio isn't ready for prime time quite yet, but I can discuss my skills and experience and provide links to work samples if you contact me: nick.ciarochi@gmail.com
I use this web site for communications jobs a lot, there are some graphic design ones too: http://www.nedsjotw.com/blog/_archives/2010/7/26/4588284.html
I still owe email responses to a couple of youze from last week's posting.
Looking for a project manager type job in NYC starting in September. Have 2+ years experience as a research manager at a custom market research organization, but I'm not married to that (because, right). Can work long hours and multi-task like a motherfucker.
Recent NYU grad with government and legal intern experience, looking for a job in NYC in either of those fields that won't be soul-crushingly mindless or just plain soul-crushing. I know that's a long shot but hope springs eternal. E-mail is hveasey1213@yahoo.com
I have a Twitter (link in my profile) and a Tumblr (link in the Twitter) and festering Blogspot and Wordpress blogs (links only if vital to national security). I had an op-ed published in the Cherry Hill, NJ "Courier-Post" in 2007 on drugstores replacing decrepit movie theatres where they used to show Rocky Horror all the time, and from 2004-2008 had a college newspaper column called "The Tommunist Manifesto". What I look for is to bullshit about whatever I want and get post-Tumblr street cred for it, and enough motivation to write more than I currently do. I have a pitch for an article about Ken Burns' Baseball and the rehabilitation of the archetypal Masshole, among other things, that I'm kind of saving for The Awl but am willing to shop. And I'm also looking for a GWM aged 20-30 for casual encounters. Please send serious inquiries and HTML linking help only to tdkeiser@gmail.com I will reply as soon as I'm back from my department store stocking job.
Oh, and I live in the Southern NJ/Philadelphia area, for what it's worth.
On second thought, I need someone to write a better pitch for the next W.P.AWL listing.
And I meant any gay male, regardless of race, creed, fatness, femininity, or opinion on showtunes.
Personal chef/baker available in Chicago. I'm not catering right now, but what I am doing is baking up delicious cookies/muffins/pies/cakes for you, your family, and/or your weed-smoking friends. Sweet and savory options available, and I can deliver orders (fresh or frozen for you to bake) on a weekly basis throughout the city. Samples available!
I can also organize the hell out of your house and life, and tutor your children in English, science, and Latin to within an inch of their lives. wallsdonotfall@gmail.com.
bay area based general music business grunt tired of working for a soul-crushing asshole. experience in sales, a&r, production, promotion, publicity, etc. ian dot hetzner at gmail dot com.
I am an entertainment attorney in New York looking for a new opportunity with a law firm or in business/legal affairs in Los Angeles, New York or other locales. Feel free to email me at blackcapricorn2004@yahoo.com
Here's a Take and Give:
My sister (who is far wittier than I, and wicked smaht) is looking for a new role in event planning/coordination, membership & development activities, or generally any kind of coordinating that would make good use of her freakishly excellent organizational skills. She's currently in the DC area & wouldn't mind staying, but is open to relocation (she recently applied for a role in Columbus, OH forchristsake). Currently doing event planning and membership & development for a NFP/Association with a buttload of members and a large annual convention (which is the official membership count). She's getting paid DC NFP wages now, so most anything you have will be well within her range. She has a little over 3 years of experience + a couple summers of internship experience. She met the president once, in case that helps her.
Give: Looking for someone in the Atlanta area for a part-time, short-term gig for a multinational corporation. Role would be in organizational development, 20-25 hours/week, and likely run from August through Sept/Oct. Title is definitely "intern," but if you already have a B.A. the wages aren't too bad (though current ATL-area college students shouldn't be afraid to contact me either). Great for a grad student or somebody who needs to pay some bills while looking for a full-time gig. Experience in HR or coursework that can somehow be linked to HR is a nice-to-have.
For questions about either: heythatsmybike25*at*gmail.com
Awesomely done.
Do I win? I like this idea. Très "It Takes a Village."
I'm a DJ with a lot of knowledge of music licensing who's looking for a foot in the door in the music publishing and licensing world. To be specific, licensing for advertisements, though I'm not picky at this point. If you or someone you know is involved in that area of the entertainment industry, I'd love to speak with you.
chrishires@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishires
I write about culture and business and social media; would like to continue doing so. Also looking to push into marketing / consultancy work.
College degree, experienced, all that. Am very nice. Certifiably a 'young'. Currently freelance for Slate; check out the blog about Twitter I have there: http://www.thebigmoney.com/blogs/retweet.
More at stevespillman.net (for tumblr, samples, twitter link, resume). Email stvspl@gmail.com.
Oh. I live in New York. Am leaving the East Village for Brooklyn on Saturday, for economic reasons, and for cred.
This is great because anyone who hires you via this post already knows it's highly likely you'll spend the better part of the day commenting/reading the Awl so they're essentially giving you the green light to do so, plus benes.
Scrolly, I am thinking of whoring myself out as a shill commentor for celebrities undergoing PR hell. I'll subscribe to their RSS feed and any time someone starts a conversation about what an asshole that cleb is, I'll be there to defend them. How much do you think I should charge? By the word or by the amount of other people I get to change their mind?
@Kitten: my reply went downthread again but I said: You charge by the size of the asshole for whom you shill.
Large NYC Nonprofit: hiring for two contract positions: Web Engagement Specialist & Program Manager (PMP certified pref). Both gigs are 12+ month assignments.
Hello there!
I'm Kevin Dugan, pleased to meet you.
I've been in the writing business for about four years now, though at the moment I'm doing a non-writing job in order to pay the bills.
My last full-time journalism job was reporting from Vilnius, Lithuania for the English-language news website Baltic Reports. There, I mostly covered the Seimas (Lithuania's parliament), local affairs, business, finance, and, occasionally, international relations. My second week there was during a swine flu pandemic (I came down with A-H1N1, but it wasn't that bad) and broke a number of those stories in the international press. Links here: http://balticreports.com/?author=26
I am also the co-founder, managing editor, and guy generally in charge of handling non-fiction at Armchair/Shotgun, a biannual literary magazine. Since it is a very small organization, I do writing, editing, and contribute to bringing ads in. www.armchairshotgun.com
Other than that, I have worked as the managing editor of the Greenpoint Gazette, and in college I was the senior news editor for the New School Free Press. (Links for those articles are down, and are generally old and not totally representative of my work now). I also freelance about. Here's a short piece I did recently: http://encoremag.com/new-york/articles/3284/at-their-best-not-so-much
I'm looking to write, and I would love to do that for The Awl. Although a lot of my work is straight-up reported pieces, I want to write more about what you guys do, that is, culture and arcana. I also like the direction this site goes in; it was because of the Awl that I saw Krzysztof Penderecki conduct the "Threnody" at Carnegie Hall. (Although my professional background is in journalism, I'm trained in music theory--classical and jazz--and occasionally write "serious" music.)
At the moment I live in Jersey, but it's faster for me to get into the city now than when I lived in Bed-Stuy. I'm moving back to Brooklyn next month, though.
So if you're interested, please let me know! Kevin(dot)dugan(at)gmail(dot)com.
All the best,
Kevin
I have four years of experience in the electronic discovery industry, currently seeking a data analyst job in Seattle WA. (extensive SQL experience)
I am a "young" looking to get into journalism. I did a year and half of J-school before transferring out. It was too expensive to justify. I'm currently locked into an English degree at a Maritime university. (The Maritimes are in Canada.) My tumblr is mostly about nothing: all pictures, and reblogs of important things that Matt Langer writes. I've compiled a list of everything longer than 150 words that I've written at http://connorsimpson.tumblr.com/about .
I've got a two years of student journalism under my belt, and I'm editting my school newspaper in September.
I'm full of spit, piss and vinegar. I'm a hard worker and I think critically. I come from a long line of smart alecs, shit disturbers and pain-in-the-necks. Willing to drop out, do freelance work, move, whatever. My email address is connorbsimpson[at]gmail[dot]com.
The passion's great, but I would work on that pitch. Not so sure I'd hire someone so "willing to drop out." There's also a typo in the first paragraph of your site.
The English degree is great and all, but ultimately it's a lot of money for a slip of paper that isn't going to get me much. Whereas work experience in a proper newsroom, either for a print pub or a blog, would be invaluable beyond anything.
Where's the typo? Gotta snipe that shit.
Getting the degree means you actually finished something you were working on. And, believe me, it can get you plenty. Your typo is, "I'm look a lot more presentable now."
Also, who cares what's invaluable to you? You need to be focused on what about you would be valuable to the rest of us. Which I'm sure is plenty. I'm just saying, that's what you should try harder to articulate.
I'm a library, archivist type with experience in museums and digital collections. I'm almost done with my MLIS, and I have an MA in film/cultural studies from UT. I love metadata and organizing. I also have experience as a researcher for social sciences and humanities based journals, books, etc. I'm in NYC. Seriously. I need a job. Email: mariansclarke(at)gmail.com
Did you see this?
also, aka.garge at geemail if you want unfortunately-unpaid-internship(-but-not-a-dead-cv) connections in Boston.
Thanks! I will email you shortly.
The job market right is a pretty awful, demoralizing place to be mucking around in and this is a welcome injection of humanity. So thank you. I'm one year out of school, working in NYC at a marketing/promotions/ad sales position in the beauty industry. I'm incredibly grateful to be employed, but I'm also holding out hope I might be able to make the jump to an industry that's a better fit, preferably nonprofit/foundation work. I have a BA & an MA from a fancy name school, if that matters to you or your hiring person. If it doesn't, please be assured it doesn't matter to me either.
I would like to stay in NYC and I am open to getting out of marketing. Things I have work experience in, besides marketing stuff: media planning, research, archival work, copywriting & editing, tutoring your children, budgets/small org financial planning stuff, event coordinating, being crazily organized and punctual. I have been told by employers I work fast and learn quickly, so pretty much I can do 1.5 baby boomers' worth of work and you can pay me like 2/3rds as much - that's how it works in the new economy, right?
If there are things I potentially do for you and you would like my resume &c, please email boyfromtheorchards@gmail.com. In return for any help you can give I promise to hold the Job Board close to my heart and keep it all the year and return the favor of being a decent human being if I am ever in a hiring type position.
so if your comment leads to a job offer, can i have your current job?
Only if you have done something really horrible to justify such a punishment.
Yes. You can have it. The bosses are incredibly abusive but it pays money, so you know, +/-.
Hi there!
I am a writer and editor with an decent background in medical publishing, including original reporting. I am looking for any sort of STM editorial or journalistic work, and will consider marketing. I have blogged for the Faster Times and Nerdist, as well as maintaining a Tumblr that I frequently delete the entire contents of in fits of pique. I can find my way around HTML code pretty well. My unemployment is still good for another couple months, so I am happy to accept contract, part-time, or spec assignments.
Although based in Brooklyn, I am willing to relocate to anywhere that seems convincingly awesome.
I am young enough to know what the Facebook is for, old enough that I will not be giving out any e-mail address that links to my real name. For the time being, you can call me Alex. Resume available upon request, etc.
Thank you for your time.
Love,
Multiphasic
I really just looking for advice on short-term jobs. I'm working on my own and shooting a documentary over the next 30 days. This doesn't pay and is draining my resources. When I finish shooting (September) I'm looking for some short term temp stuff in TV/Film production or Communication/Writing in DC, but I also need time off here and there for post-production on my own project (hence the need for short 1-2 week projects). Any thoughts?
I, too, am one of the "youngs" we hear so much about. I work for a very large nonprofit in Chicago and hope eventually to move to another nonprofit of any size, as long as it allows me to do something moderately less soul-crushing than data entry. I am skilled at writing, editing, problem-solving, customer service, and finagling the social media (as is the way of the young). I would love to correct punctuation and usage errors on your website for money.
I have an email address linked from a website I occasionally maintain, which links to all my sundry internet presences.
Sprightly young holder of fancy degree from fancy British university, recently returned to NYC after long, enforced absence. As journalist, have reported from events in places including Moscow, Dubai, Venice, Vienna, a Norwegian village, and Belarus, received death threats, written weekly for a major daily newspaper abroad and freelanced for several print and web publications. Extensive experience editing, proofreading, translating, and researching. French and Russian spoken. Knowledgeable and seasoned when it comes to contemporary art. Type over 100wpm. Not shy of physical labor. Open to anything short- or long-term involving the above and/or money. Email: max (dot) seddon (at) gmail (dot) com
This might be weird, but it's very true.
I enjoy reading and writing.
More specifically, I'm most at peace when writing about something of which I've developed wisdom.
I have yet to establish a body of work completed as a professional writer, but attribute this to life being a constant work in progress, until it expires.
Anyhow, my interests include theoretical and practical politics, technology and society.
Feel free to shoot me an email, if you'd like to learn more!
Thank you, in advance for this post.
Sincerely,
Perry
My sister thinks I'm wonderful. http://750mL.blogspot.com
I'm Amy. On the management team for the new Anthropologie that's opening in New Orleans. We're looking for some fabulous people to open the new store. It's PT work, requires one day of weekend availability and has a good discount and fantastic store hours (10-7 M-Sat, 12-6 Sun). Works well for students, freelancers, et al.
We have an open hire tomorrow at Canal Place on the 2nd floor. Please come! If you can't make it feel free to e-mail me at knoll.amy@gmail.com.
Servicey!
Do we have any unpaid-wannabe-documentary filmmaker interns in the house? Yes? Email me! annmarie at corrafilms.com
Oh, in New York, but you probably already knew that.
So here's hoping that this servicey post will help me out.
NYC based writer and marketer - looking for freelance opportunities - can be longterm. Have experience with various types of marketing, such as online, direct, promotional, affiliate and event. Have set up multi-channel platforms and social media accounts for clients to increase their reach in the digital world, but am also experienced with POS marketing.
Contributor to a few pop culture/entertainment sites, but am looking for a part-time writing gig. Love interviewing folks, and have been told that Im insightful, well-spoken and personable. Recently, did press day coverage for "An Extra Man," which you can read all at ThePlaylist.blogspot.org.
And I am convinced I was the basis for the jerk character on last night's "Heckler" ep of "Louie" - what do you say folks?
Oh right - best way to contact me is spielarama@gmail.com
I say you charge by the size of the asshole for whom you shill.
^At Kitten upthread, obvs. Why does the reply thingy DO THIS??
Greetings all,
Chicago photographer available to do Bar Mitzvahs, weddings, parties, clubs, employee photos, etc.
Also able to teach chess and manage (or work in) your print shop.
References available and I'm happy to pass the good karma along. Contact: gratefuldani AT ymail DOT COM.
I am looking for any fulltime communications/ social media openings in an arts-related environment. I am also open to freelance writing work. I love and love writing about public art, live music, and America's national parks.
I have had internships for Flavorpill.com, VICE magazine/ VBS.tv, and the United Nations. I have blogged for Flaunt magazine and Flavorpill, made online style guides, my photography has been published in a few international art zines, and I have also some video production and bartending experience.
I currently work for a large non-profit doing web content production and management. But after five years in the City, I have decided to buy a Subaru and drive far away from New York. I will be outta this hole by September 1st. I may come back, I may not. I have no concrete plans, other than stopping by my parent's house in Atlanta and then maybe venturing to Los Angeles. Please email me ïƒ helloemilie@gmail.com
Conversely: If you are a graphic designer and/or a ‘digital content manager' based in NYC /BK and looking for a stable and boring day job that provides you a livable salary and health insurance, you should email as well. I know of two openings.
One of our fall editorial interns at the Chronicle of Higher Ed dropped out at the last minute, so we are looking for a speedy replacement. The position is in DC, it is paid, and it runs from August to approximately the end of the year. I believe it is full-time. The intern will be reporting for our Money & Management section (both print and web).
There are general details on our internships here: http://chronicle.com/section/Editorial-Internships/158/, though the dates are wrong for this position. The intern coordinator is out this week, but if you send applications to me, I can make sure they get to her. Applications should include a cover letter; a résumé with telephone, e-mail, and postal contact information; and a maximum of five clips, with dates and publication names. Email application or questions to xarissa dot holdaway at chronicle dot com.