NPR Is Hiring a Blogger
Here's something I've been meaning to mention all week: The job of NPR blogger has just been posted. All the folks (including me) blogging over the past six months have been interim people until the new budget starts on October 1. Now that management has decided the whole Internet thing may not be a fad, they've posted the official job description:
Host (Blogs), NPR News & Administration Hosts and writes for blog that serves as users' daily guide to the events of the day and notable stories on the network and the Web; uses news judgment and a lively prose style to present a singular perspective, writing and reporting original items and drawing other NPR reporter/correspondents and listeners into analysis and discussion; may also host a podcast of the day's top on-air stories; and may serve as a public representative of National Public Radio, Inc. Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least five years of journalism experience, preferably daily news; familiarity with the blog form and a passionate desire to join the blogger "A" list; demonstrated excellence as a writer and storyteller; demonstrated ability to communicate in a sparkling personality and unique perspectives in writing; demonstrated ability to understand the difference between having an attitude and taking a (political) stand in the written word; a broad range of general news knowledge; well-developed curiosity in a wide range of subjects; ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure; ability and willingness to relocate; proven ability to consistently work well with others, demonstrating at all times respect for the diverse constituencies at NPR and within the public radio system; and a desire to be part of a new NPR venture. Prefer broadcast experience, the ability to be a voice of a podcast; previous blog writing experience; and familiarity with and an appreciation for public broadcasting.
Other qualifications not mentioned are a strong liver and deep fondness for insult-flinging world leaders. Willingness to drunk-dial foreign bureaus on deadline also a plus. Unfortunately, pajamas aren't encouraged, although I can count the times I've seen our new CEO Ken Stern wearing a tie on the fingers of one hand.
Send cover letter and resume to employment-at-npr.org.
NPR Is Hiring a Blogger: Grad School
Oiy, sounds like a fabulous job, but relocating simply isn't in the cards for me (just started grad school, and definitely need to finish that).
NPR Is Hiring a Blogger: Kitchen Table
Do you have to relocate somewhere, or can I blog from my kitchen table in Minneapolis?
Blog Host Position: That's What NPR Needs
"Whatever you do, please make sure its a liberal democrat."
Yes, because what NPR really needs less of are more accusations of being right-wing....
Blog Host Position: JJ Responds
Hey, I don't know who they're talking to, I just work here. I've passed on names, but they don't tell me anything.
The job is still open as they keep on asking me if I know anybody else they should be talking to.
Hire A Blogger: Eleventy Billion
What I want to know is:
1. Why dont they just hire someone whos already an "A-list" blogger?
2. Is the job still open?
Note: That second question is also on behalf of the eleventy million others who are interested in the job thanks to the BoingBoing link.
NPR Is Hiring a Blogger: Write Coherently
I also wonder about the five years of journalism. Many bloggers are accomplished writers from many different fields. I would think that being able to write coherently in the blog format would be much more important.
Hiring A Blogger: A Lister
Great news -- my only question -- why 5 years of journalism?
You are packed with journalists -- the voice required is not the norm for journalism. You can always have an editor around to help.
Oh and one last thing -- why not an A Lister or at least a person who has a big following?
I Always Look Forward to JJ
The ad makes me sad because I always look forward to JJ Sutherland as the blogger. (I'm assuming that he will not be applying for he job, of course.) I especially appreciate his more sardonic sense of humor and his links to particularly worthwhile things on the Web. Ah well, I suppose that bringing us the news from war zones is important, too.
Sign Me Up as New Blog Host
Sign me up! I read your blog everyday! I could be the new blog host, I really could!
Seriously, though, I really like the fact that Mixed Signals has a different blog host every week. It will be a tough job for the upcoming blog host to step into this position. I look forward to being formally introduced.
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