Florida Times-Union colunmnist

From jj.com

The Florida Times-Union is searching for a columnist to be the voice of our sports section. The ideal candidate for this high-profile position will be an excellent writer who can tell stories, comment on local, national and controversial sports issues and back their opinions with solid reporting skills.
Other requirements: To provide insight our readers can't get elsewhere; work accurately under deadline pressure; perform well in a multi-media environment; communicate effectively with editors and other staff writers; and to comment on a wide range of issues, ranging from preps to pros. Our lede sports will write three columns a week, four during the college and NFL season. Column writing experience is an obvious plus. Applicants must have at least five years experience at a daily newspaper. College degree preferred. Is there a column you always wanted to write, but haven't? Send it along, in addition to a resume and five samples of your best work. Qualified applicants may apply with your resume in MS Word format “not HTML” via email to: tujobs@jacksonville.com

Please include in the subject line: FL-TU and reference the position you are applying for.

You may, also, fax your resume to 904 359-4076 or mail to: The Florida Times-Union Attn: Human Resources One Riverside Ave Jacksonville, FL 32202

Thank you for understanding that due to the large volume of resumes received it is not possible to acknowledge receipt of each resume.

 

"College degree preferred." Preferably you should have one if you say you have one.

 

Who left?

 

I'm curious, what does a gig like this pay?

 

Depends on if you have the sheepskin.

 

If you don't have a diploma, you're a shitty writer.

 

It's entirely possible that was a joke...In fact, it probably was.

But just in case: Mike Freeman, the extremely talented writer who had this job, had previously lost another job because his resume didn't match his transcript. Which is why DyePack brought it up in the first place. And though as far as I know he still doesn't have a diploma, he's still a much better columnist than any anonymous hater.

Just sayin'.

 

A joke it was.

Sincerely,
Anonymous Hater

 

Guessing here, but I think this job would pay between $60K and $70K...

Just guessing...

 

Guessing here, but I think this thread will not end well.

 

Very well done.

Jacksonville sucks, it's the worst place on Earth, I'd rather be in fucking Zamibia. [/mizzougrad96/boots]