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Job posting: What the hell does this mean?

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Dr. Ted Nelson, Oct 25, 2011.

  1. Bronco77

    Bronco77 Well-Known Member

    My sister has a job like this for a large state university, and this description is right on target. On the other hand, she really enjoys working in the college atmosphere as opposed to previous jobs in the private sector. And given that she's not in the newspaper industry, she makes as much money as I do and has much greater medium- and long-term job security.
     
  2. HejiraHenry

    HejiraHenry Well-Known Member

    Shorter version = If you have to ask, you're f_cked.
     
  3. franticscribe

    franticscribe Well-Known Member

    And that's the downside to working at a university, sometimes the BS is mind numbing.

    I don't want to be the reason you don't get the job, but I'd be tempted to keep the statement as short as possible: "I'm not a racist, sexist or homophobe. and I've always worked to include sources with diverse backgrounds into my stories."
     
  4. PaperDoll

    PaperDoll Well-Known Member

    Tufts University required an essay on a similar topic in its undergrad application more than 20 years ago. I think I wrote about who sat at my table in the cafeteria.
     
  5. mpcincal

    mpcincal Well-Known Member

    Tell them you're currently a barista at Starbucks. You'll be in like Flynn. #racetogether
     
  6. WriteThinking

    WriteThinking Well-Known Member

    Not that a self-written "statement," which could be a complete inaccuracy and total fabrication of you or your career, is actually a real "demonstration" of anything.

    I'd send along a couple examples of stories or blogs or posts or videos that, perhaps, actually deal with or are related to such issues and say, "I think my work speaks for itself."

    But then, I realize, I might not get the job.
     
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