Gawker
- Thursday - July 2, 2009
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recessionomics
School's Out Forever
The Way We Live Now: Playin' hooky. Schoooooool's outttt forrrrrrrr summer! Yea! School's out forever! Really. They can't afford summer school any more. Too bad that happened right when unemployment hit double digits. No job. No school. Nada. More »
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Comment by Spirit Fingers: Erm, was that movie supposed to be Grease 2, because it looks as if they failed miserably, and that's hard... 6 Responses | Other threads
- Wednesday - July 1, 2009
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crime
American Apparel 33% Illegal
Because Dov Charney is a hero to immigrants, The Man is all up in his business, trying to point out nitpicky technical "violations," like the fact that 1,800 of his employees are illegal. Jeez. More »
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Comment by badasscat: Man, that is some seriously ugly underwear. No offense to Anahit. 12 Responses | Other threads
- Wednesday - June 24, 2009
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recessionomics
Talentless Workers Getting Left Behind
The Way We Live Now: "It's easy to sit there and say you'd like to have more money. And I guess that's what I like about it. It's easy. Just sitting there, rocking back and forth, wanting that money." More »
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Comment by ms.conniving: My gf was fired in highschool for forgetting to give a fork to customers who ordered gravy at A&W. She... 6 Responses | Other threads
- Tuesday - June 23, 2009
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Media Crack
Successful Writer Feels Not So Successful
In your perennial Tuesday media column: It still sucks to be a writer, sucks if you bought a newspaper, sucks to make stock picks, sucks to produce news on television, and somebody got a new job! More »
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Comment by Phyllis Nefler: Wait, what's in the evil Daily Beast contract? Surely someone here has their hands on it. I WANT ANSWERS! more » | Other threads
- Monday - June 22, 2009
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culture
Metropolitan Museum Still Humongous
The Metropolitan Museum of Art laid off 357 people today. This will save them $10 million—$28,000 per layoff. They still have 2,200 employees. Several uncultured questions: More »
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Comment by HiredGoons: Art Restorers and Preservationists are a huge part of the staff. I'm assuming they have a lot of people all over... 5 Responses | Other threads
- Friday - June 19, 2009
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valley spawn
Google's Naughty Heir Lusts for New York
Philippe Dauman Jr. can't stop flouting taboos. Friends remember his Park Avenue orgies. Family members note he joined Google when his father's Viacom sued it for $1 billion. Even San Francisco, we hear, is too tepid for him. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by TallulahSkankhead: This Father's Day, I'll be giving thanks that my dad talks like a regular human being. 1 Responses | Other threads
- Wednesday - June 17, 2009
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print is dead
Huffington Post: Acquisition Bait, Now More Than Ever
It's official: Betsy Morgan says she was indeed pushed out as the ineffectual CEO of the Huffington Post. But to what end? The new regime is downplaying profitability in favor of revenue growth — the ideal ramp for a sale. More » - Monday - June 15, 2009
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newspapers
Wanted: Intern to Edit Pulitzer Prize-Winning Paper While Editor Is on Vacation
Do you have a car? Are you able to "work long hours"? Are you willing to sell yourself into journalistic indentured servitude for less than half a pittance? Here's your chance to edit a Pulitzer Prize-winning paper! More »
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Comment by daveyjonesisdead: Given the headlines, it seems grisly photos and beauty queens are the main editorial content. A high-schooler could probably pull... 3 Responses | Other threads
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cronyism
Celeb Media Interns '09: Qualified
A new summer has blossomed (technically), and with it a new crop of celebrity media interns, riding their family names into coffee-fetching and fact-checking gigs that should rightfully go to miserable, debt-wracked, overqualified J-school graduates. This year's celeb intern class: More »
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Comment by KelseyElle: As a 19 year old college student and product of non celebrity parents this really frustrates me and proves that... 6 Responses | Other threads
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recessionomics
Like a Staycation, But at Work, For No Pay
The Way We Live Now: Eking out a hard living in cubicle hell while beauty dies, duh. We work without music. We work without pay. We work without jobs, just to say "Hey, one day."
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Comment by Cannot Find Server: Since Virgin was slashing prices to 50%, could you finally buy a CD for a reasonable amount? It sucks that they're... 5 Responses | Other threads
- Thursday - June 11, 2009
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Content is king
Media Jobs '09: Craigslist Serfdom
The media job market is tough. But there are always freelancing opportunities on Craigslist! Right? Right! Terrible, degrading freelance opportunities. Follow these onerous submission guidelines and you too could one day earn literally dozens of dollars, by writing! More »
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Comment by Prefixmag: I'll admit the pay is not much, but we pay what we can afford. Most music sites in our space... 4 Responses | Other threads
- Sunday - June 7, 2009
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job offers
Hillary Clinton Rocked By Obama Charm
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told George Stephanopoulos this morning that she initially refused Obama's offer before being wooed: "I gave him a bunch of other names...But he was quite persistent and very persuasive." [This Week/ABC]
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By Foster KamerComment by momof3wildkids: The world is witnessing the neutering of Hillary Rodham Clinton. 15 Responses | Other threads
- Friday - June 5, 2009
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jobs
Post-Journalism Career #627: Subway Musician
What are laid-off journalists doing these days, besides growing ever angrier? One of them is going to play his guitar in the subway! Which we guarantee is a more fun job: More »
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Comment by NormaPabsy: It may be funny to you guys, but I spent 80 thousand dollars on my journalism degree and I'm current... 4 Responses | Other threads
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jobs
Fired AOL Ad Man Was Paid $60,000 Per Day
Gregory Coleman was hired in February to run AOL advertising network Platform A. Two weeks later, the CEO who hired him was out; two months after that, Coleman's own departure was announced. But at least AOL made it worth his while. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by thewickedwitchisdead: I doubt he negotiated for $3 million severance. I would wager he was much smarter--negotiated for a year of salary,... 1 Responses | Other threads
- Tuesday - June 2, 2009
- Monday - June 1, 2009
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exits
Longtime Editor Departs L.A. Weekly
(UPDATED) After eight years as editor in chief, Laurie Ochoa is leaving LA Weekly as Village Voice Media severs more of its own legacy. More » -
moguls
The Guy Who Took Rupert Murdoch's Crummy Second-in-Command Gig
It's not clear what Chase Carey is thinking: The DirecTV CEO is poised to become vice chairman at Rupert Murdoch's smaller News Corp., where he has virtually no shot at the top job. More » - Thursday - May 28, 2009
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jobs
Bankers vs. Spies: A Lifestyle Comparison
The CIA is looking to hire a few good former hedge funders and investment bankers to put their "skills" to use on behalf of the USA. But could I-bankers really stand the rigors of the CIA lifestyle? Let's compare: More »
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Comment by moochyshuckworth: CIA: Work hard to keep identity quiet and remain anonymous Bankers: Do not. you think the man in the four thousand dollar... 3 Responses | Other threads
- Wednesday - May 27, 2009
- Tuesday - May 26, 2009
- Wednesday - May 20, 2009
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jobs
Bloomberg's Full-Employment Program for Political Operatives
Mayor-for-life Mike "Bitches Ain't Shit" Bloomberg has all the money in the world, and he is going to spend it to beat his mayoral opponent, The Great Gazoo, a Martian Democrat only Bloomberg can see. More »
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By PareeneComment by Paul.B.Dodd: Complain all you New Yorkers want about Bloomberg but he's vastly superior to the douchebag of a mayor we have... 2 Responses | Other threads
- Tuesday - May 19, 2009
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odd jobs
Which 'Creative/Tech Entrepreneur' is Seeking a 'Muse, Confidant and Life Coach' on Craigslist?
Looking for a job? Has anyone ever told you that you have muse-like qualities? Do you have a driver's license and 8-24 hours free each week? If so have we got the job for you! More »
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Comment by smithhimself: Read the ad carefully, Gawkerites. "Pluses include artistic, performance and/or training/massage experience. Candidate must be comfortable exploring any creative material, including... 6 Responses | Other threads
- Sunday - May 17, 2009
- Friday - May 15, 2009
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read light district
Journalismjobs.com: The New Craigslist Erotic Services Board
Craiglist has kicked the prossies from its pages. So where's a working girl or man to go to hawk themselves off on the cheap? Oh, I have an idea: journalismjobs.com and the Hamptons. More »
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By Joshua SteinComment by badass-boi: Who the fuck would want to work at this unpaid, fly-by-night "consulting firm" with a tyrannical boss that's probably located... more » | Other threads
- Thursday - May 14, 2009
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making it
Meet Your (Probable) $13,000 HuffPo Intern
Who in the world would bid $13,000 for the right to be an unpaid Huffington Post intern? This lady from Brazil, we think: More »
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Comment by Pope John Peeps II: She's a smoking hot sports nut, and a salsa dance enthusiast married to a middle-aged and slightly paunchy I'm going... 5 Responses | Other threads
- Wednesday - May 13, 2009
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servicey
Get Paid to Tweet, Facebook and Comment on Blogs!
Jobs! Everybody needs one to pay for booze and porcelain figurine collections and such, right? We can't all be Ben Silverman and douche our way to the top! So we've been keeping an eye out! More »
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Comment by Private Hangnail: Crass marketing like this makes me feel dirty. It's time I wash with Dial™ brand hand soap. Dial™, the soap that... 4 Responses | Other threads
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the huffpoors
HuffPo Now Killing Journalism By Literally Auctioning Off a Job
Would you like to pay $13,000 for the privilege of doing free work for a website for a couple months? Too bad, kid, because the next minimum bid on the HuffPo internship is $15,500. More »
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By PareeneComment by LilyBlue: No—I think this might be a good thing. The caveat should be that the internship recipient must spend an... 1 Responses | Other threads
- Friday - May 8, 2009
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jobs
Dan Rather, Daily Show Correspondent
Right-wing ideologues were apparently allowed inside CBS to help drive Dan Rather from his job. So maybe it's no surprise he helped the Daily Show mock Fox News conservatives tonight. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by ChillbearLatrigue: I'm glad to see that Rather has finally landed on a gig that suits him. This made me think that... 17 Responses | Other threads
- Wednesday - May 6, 2009
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recessionomics
There Are So Many Jobs!
The Way We Live Now: In a horn of plenty. Jobs are easy. They're hiring everywhere! Did you know that? No? Well it's true, the numbers prove it! Get off your ass and work: More »
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Comment by Botswana Meat Commission FC: I just got laid off on Friday (as an editor of a local business publication). But I did just send my... 7 Responses | Other threads
- Tuesday - May 5, 2009
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work
Creepy Job Listing of the Day
Do you need a job? Are you a young woman with "both head and body shots"? Do you have great hands? We have a job for you! You're gonna love it! More » -
jobs
Newly-Hired Editor At OK! Is Just 'Consulting' (Read: Taking Over)
OK! says Jason Oliver Nixon, the former Gotham editor, is indeed joining the celebrity weekly, as we'd heard. But instead of lording over editor-in-chief Katie Caperton, he'll be "consulting" for her as an underling. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by alec_baldwin: I am prepared to sell the story about how Tracy Morgan and I walked shirtless around Palm Beach one weekend.... more » | Other threads
- Monday - May 4, 2009
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cubicle culture
Jeering Googlers Bring Entitled Coworkers In Line
Google is reportedly flooded with Yahoo résumés. We'd recommend an overtly modest approach to anyone who scores an interview: Google has lately been brutal in handling presumptuous, entitled transplants. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by pepelicious: What the fuck? This sounds like the first half of Full Metal Jacket with it's balls cut off. more » | Other threads
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journalismism
Things That Former Reporters Do
So many reporters leaving their jobs now. What are they becoming? Hippies, and paranoid types: More »
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Comment by Cheap Shot: What's wrong with becoming a farmer? My dream place would be a luxury tree house with a super fast broadband... 3 Responses | Other threads
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rumormonger
OK! Magazine Flails About Wildly
We hear OK! Magazine has laid off creative director Sean Bumgarner, #3 on its masthead. This follows a weekend full of shakeups. What is going on over there? Grasping desperately at shrinking market share, probably! More »
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Comment by SultanaEleusis: If each of us would go out today and buy two copies of OK!, maybe they could get thru this... 1 Responses | Other threads
- Sunday - May 3, 2009
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rumormonger
New Top Editor at OK!?
We hear Jason Oliver Nixon, once editor of Gotham, will oversee OK!'s editor in chief Katie Caperton, the former copy editor who recently became the magazine's third editor in eight months. More » - Thursday - April 30, 2009
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jobs
Peter Kaplan Lands at Condé Nast Traveler
Longtime New York Observer editor Peter Kaplan has taken a job as creative director at Condé Nast Traveler, as expected. The gig gives the newsman time for cushy "reflecting": More »
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