Cape Cod Times looking for copy editor/reporter

Doesn't sending the resume accomplish that? I'm relatively new to this, only a few years out of school. Landed a decent job with the hometown paper after, only to realize I ultimately hate it. Plus, I'm one of the lucky guys who after putting in the time to get their "2 years of experience" now finally has it and the economy goes to shit.

I have no problem being a reporter or asking questions. It just seems pestering someone would put you at a disadvantage. This seems like one I would really like and don't want to fuck it up, pardon my French.

 

has anyone heard anything on this one?

 

As someone who helps to hire reporters, I believe it would put you at a disadvantage. I'm pretty busy on a daily basis -- I don't mind one phone call or one e-mail, don't do any more than that.
This is just my opinion, of course. Others may be much more strict or loose.

 

honest advice: there's nothing pestering about e-mailing somebody. if someone e-mails me during the hiring process, i have zero issues of letting them know what's going on. i've applied for jobs. i know what it's like to wonder ... and if it does bother somebody, they simply can ignore your e-mail. it's just an e-mail, and it does show you're interested.

 

you help hire, huh? that's awesome. thanks for the advice.

 

Yes. I help. My boss does the hiring, but I have a voice in who we choose for positions and I get to sit in on interviews and ask questions, etc. Ergo, I help.

 

That's true I guess. I'll give it a whirl. Thanks, for real. The little feud was fun while it lasted though. I think you can admit that. Good Night American girls.

 

so you go ahead and pull the trigger on: "i recommend this guy."

is that what you're saying?

 

nice to meet you, SS. and if you really want a job, don't be afraid to ask ... but for the love of god, use e-mail, don't call.

good luck.

 

hopefully SS will tell us wednesday.

 

Wow. What a waste of time. I'm in the camp that prefers to avoid bugging potential bosses and wouldn't think twice about coming to SJ for a little help. No longer, lest a reprimand from the all-knowing Mr. TP.

 

Who are these bosses who can't answer an e-mail? Seriously?

I've done some hiring in my day and I've applied for more than one job and moved around a bit. I always, always went straight to the source. And when hiring, I never threw out a resume because someone appeared interested. In fact, those resumes often moved up the stack, because you could tell they really cared about the job, it wasn't just one of 100 they applied for.

I've been on SportsJournalists.com for three years or so and I have rarely seen a "Anyone know what's going on?" question answered seriously.

If you are applying for the job and want to get hired, then e-mail the fucking paper where you applied. Don't come onto a message board and rely on everyone else.

Jesus.