There’s no better cure for the Mondays than looking for jobs, and no better cure for hating your job than reading job listings. Each week, we remind you that as bad your job is, it could be a lot worse.
Last week, there was some debate at Jossip HQ over just how bad of a gig freelance porn criticism is. Some of us take a less ironic approach to professional ambitions than others.
But here's one thing we can all agree on: taking your four to six years experience as an editor to launch a sister magazine for World Wrestling Entertainment, The Magazine would suck. Even for those whose idea of a good time is adding dek heds to pictures of men with shaved chests on steroids, the job is split between Stamford and New York City, which only would be semi-convenient if you lived in Westchester.
Full listing after the jump.
Senior Editor
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.Magazine Publishing
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is seeking someone to be a part of a magazine launch, sister magazine to flagship WWE magazine with a readership of 4.5 million. Candidate should have a strong knowledge of children based subject material. Wrestling knowledge is also a plus. An ability to write and top-edit stories is a must. Brainstorm clever creative pieces, front-of-book items and features while bringing fresh ideas to the role.
Requirements:
4-6 years experience as a magazine editor at a children’s publication and/or have worked for other various children’s related media (i.e. books, TV..)Superior writing, editing and organizational skills, also a mastery of heds, deks, and cover line writing.
A self-starter, but also take direction well, and enjoy collaborating with writers, other editors, and designers, conducive to a young, fun, and energetic work environment.BA in a related field required.
Most importantly an enjoyment of children related interestsPosition will require some time split working between the NYC office and Stamford HQ Location.
ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE WILL BE CONSIDERED. To be considered for this position, please apply via this link:
http://www.wwe-careers.com/wwe/jobboard/frameset.asp?NCID=930
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Editorial Director
I read something about this on http://www.wrestlingnewsdesk.com, and was amazed at how pathetic a job that must be. Wrestling is not for kids, and explaining WWE's stupid storylines to kids in a magazine is the 4th ring of Hell.
Sorry. I posted the wrong website. It's http://www.wrestlingnewsdesk.com
And my comments are still the same.
actually, i've been a fan for a long time, since i was a kid, and this job would be awesome.
In comparison to my current job as a web developer, this job would be great due to the salary and position with something i love.
you want a bad job?
The Seattle Weekly recently published an ad for a "jizz mopper" for $12 an hour.
Now what's worse?
Wow, you washerwomen really make me laugh. I worked in the WWE Publications dept. for seven years, and it was the best, most fun job I ever had. Not only that, but not a week went by that someone didn't remark to me, or that I didn't receive a correspondence from an intelligent, coherent individual telling me they'd love to have my job. It was a blast, and paid pretty well too. What a bunch of close-minded snobs you folks must be.