* The following is a
PARODY of a Craigslist Writing Gigs job ad. THIS IS NOT A REAL JOB AD, DO NOT
TRY TO APPLY TO IT. (You know who you are.) *
Hi there! We’re seeking an experienced, qualified,
research-driven professional writer/blogger/editor who is an expert on a wide
range of topics including shopping, fashion, travel, dentistry, underwater
basket weaving and more. Ideally we’re looking for a writer/blogger/editor who
is an expert in at least seventeen fields. If you have a Master’s degree or
higher in one or more fields in addition to at least a BA in English,
communications, journalism or a related field, that would be perfect.
Of course we realize that not everyone can be an expert in
every field, so if you want to narrow your focus down to five or six fields,
let us know.
We’re specifically looking for a writer who can develop 10
to 12 pages of original content per week in specific niches, while putting
together a content development team of about 30 to 40 people and working with
them to develop, edit, place and promote shareable blog content for our client
base of several dozen businesses in a wide range of industries. You should also
be able to source open-copyright images from the Web or, ideally, be a
photographer.
Our perfect candidate also has experience in video
development and production, although this is not required provided you are able
to kidnap a film student (graduate level only) and hold them captive in our
basement while compelling them to produce our YouTube videos for us. You will
need to supply your own set of chef’s knives for this.
In addition you should also be adept in Javascript, C++ and
HTML. If you’ve picked up any other programming languages along the way please
let us know. We’re going to need you to do some light web design and app
development from time to time, but nothing major. Please have experience
building infographics and charts.
We need someone who can spearhead our social media marketing
efforts, so we’re looking for a real social influencer who has really made a
splash on social media. Please send links to all of your social media profiles
for the past ten years, as well as your login information.
If you have any experience with witchcraft or magic that
would be a big plus, but only if you can provide references who will verify
that your spells and talismans actually work. Also, some of us here at the
office are really getting into the local food movement, so if you could
establish and singlehandedly nurture a rooftop garden capable of feeding all 20
of us and our families, that would awesome. Please give us an overview of your
farming experience in your cover letter.
If you think you’d be a good fit for this position, please
send a cover letter and resume along with:
- Your areas of expertise
- Links to your blogs, websites and published articles
- A comprehensive portfolio showcasing your writing abilities
- Links to your favorite websites and blogs
- Any memories you may have of your first day of school
- Your firstborn son, or if you’re childless or only have daughters, one of your feet
If you have any questions about the position, please don’t
hesitate to ask. The chosen candidate will receive a competitive salary of $300
to $400 a month.
