The Oatmeal is hiring!

I did eschew the typical header here because, well, I'm sure this will excite a lot of people.

http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1232169

Position:
Infographic Script Writer
Location:
Seattle, Washington St.
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable
Ad Expires:
March 16, 2011
Job ID: 1232169

Description:
Infographic Script Writer

Do Reddit and Digg think you’re funny? Are people always lol’ing on your Facebook status and blog? We’re looking for a witty pen-wielding writer with the gift of gab and an eye for detail. We produce awesome viral graphics, and we’re looking to add another creative talent to our team. The job will be to come up with different topics, do some light research, and write 15-20 main points of data in a way that won’t bore the internetz to sleep. Got what it takes?

REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS: -Highly in tune with current events and social media. -A successful scriptwriter should possess a firm understanding of data visualization and design. -Strong creative and technical writing skills. -Emphasis on authoritative data that’ll make us say “WOW!”. -Perform research as necessary for each topic. -Topics will be on a single subject (e.g. Online Dating, North Korea, Google) and writer develops 15-20 of the BEST and MOST INTERESTING points to explain the subject in full in a manner that flows and is completely cohesive from start to finish (about 500 words in length). -Brainstorm topics. -Preferred background in internet or creative writing. -Up to date on technology. -Take direction and be able to work in a fun team atmosphere.

EXAMPLES OF SOME GRAPHICS: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/coffee http://gigaom.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/go-iphone-r7.png

TO APPLY: Respond with two ideas that you feel would make great infographics and your resume, and we’ll go from there!

 

Twenty ways on how to watch paint dry? Hooooooooweee, this won't end well.

 

Nothing makes me laugh more consistently than The Oatmeal.

 

I'm confused. It's a scriptwriting position, yet it requires data visualization and design? Huh?