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Thursday, September 28, 2006
10:06:00 AM EDT
Hearing Over My Head -- The Fray
All of you who have been wondering how to get on that sweet deal of doing nothing but blogging for a living, it looks like National Public Radio is calling your name. Here's the job posting:

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.

As it happens, I am perfect for this job. I even have a house in the DC area. But, as it happens, I have my own pro blog gig, and I like it just fine. So, you go ahead instead.

Seriously: Would you want to be a pro blogger? Or do you prefer the relaxed and informal nature of a personal blog/journal?



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• #10 Comment from memes121 
  9/30/06 12:29 PM | Permalink

  Hey John! Just an invite and will probably repeat. Sorry.
  The time has come
  It's here at last!
  Click the link
  And do it fast!
  Prepare yourself, oh
  You must be brave!
  For Halloween is
  out from it's grave.
  http://journals.aol.com/memes121/Halloween/
• #9 Comment from artloner 
  9/29/06 2:32 AM | Permalink

  As a Long Time Listener of ALL Things NPR, this made me weak in the knees...but I have sense enough to know I'm not the one for the job.  I DO have someone in mind.
  
  
  Thanks for the skinny, John.
  
  Andi
• #8 Comment from lurkynat 
  9/28/06 4:39 PM | Permalink

  dear John
  what an interrresting post!
  natalie
• #7 Comment from rebuketheworld 
  9/28/06 4:11 PM | Permalink

  Its that five years of experience that throws me out of the loop...stayed at home with my babies...I would love to do that but I'm spoiled. I feel passionate when I am writing about what I love not sure how well I would do if the subject was not that interesting to me..-Raven
• #6 Comment from dpoem 
  9/28/06 3:11 PM | Permalink

  I think I'd like to blog full-time and get paid a decent wage for it.  Of course, who'd read me?  I mean, it's not like I'm taping bacon to a cat or anything.  
  
  Anyway, tell the folks at AOL to give me a sweet deal, or I'm going to start writing about the things I find in my underwear (in these sorts of negotiations, I've learned it pays to open with the big guns).  
  
  Rock on!
  -Dan
  http://journals.aol.com/dpoem/TheWisdomofaDistractedMind/
  

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