Home Mobile Archives Reader Blogs Register Login

Friday, November 30, 2007

MSNBC Hiring Environmental Reporter, No Experience On Environmental Issues Necessary

You just have to be “hip” enough.

CBS is expanding its coverage of the environment. We seek a talented reporter/host for Internet video broadcast. We are looking for smart, creative, hard working up and comers, who can bring great energy, creativity and a dash of humor to our coverage. A deep interest in the environment and sustainability issues will serve you well.

You are wicked smart, funny, irreverent and hip, oozing enthusiasm and creative energy. This position requires strong people, reporting, story telling and writing skills. Managing tight deadlines should be second nature. Knowledge of the enviro beat is a big plus, but not a requirement.

Responsibilities include reporting and hosting two to three news packages per week plus daily writing for our blog. You should be comfortable using a video camera and the Internet. Be prepared to see America. Heavy domestic travel.

I don’t blame them.  Why pay for someone with experience when all you need is someone to look pretty while they read Al Gore’s press releases?

Comments

Avatar for Bill Mitchell

Rob,

Do you mean to tell me that MSNBC would actually hire a reporter without experience?  Well, if MSNBC won’t hire them, they can always run for President.

Bill Mitchell on November 30, 2007 at 05:58 pm

...and the bubble headed bleach blond say’s “is the head dead yet?"…

Mickey on November 30, 2007 at 07:21 pm

Eh common. It’s the newswriters that need experience. Hosts read teleprompters. I wouldn’t be bothered if the only listing requirements were “must look good and enunciate clearly.”


“Behind Communism, Fascism, behind all occupations and invasions lurks a more basic, pervasive evil… a parade of people marching by with raised fists and shouting identical syllables in unision.” - Milan Kundera

Hairy Polemic on November 30, 2007 at 08:42 pm

Sorry, I kind of see this as a non-issue too (although it makes for a good chuckle).  It specifically says “Knowledge of the enviro beat” which is not at all the same as saying “knowledge of environmental science.”

I’m more bothered by this: “A deep interest in the environment and sustainability issues will serve you well.” That reads “environmental activist” to me.

iAMbs on December 1, 2007 at 09:09 am
Avatar for Lestat

This article is about CBS, not MSNBC.  Can you read?

Are you going to convince me that Fox is any different?  All the models they put on to read the news are really geniuses?

Lestat on December 1, 2007 at 11:34 am
Rob
Rob
17371 comments
Send a private message

Ack, I put the wrong network in the title.

My mistake, but it doesn’t really change the meaning of my post.


Image and video hosting by TinyPic

Rob’s recently listened-to songs:

robport.gif border=0

Rob on December 1, 2007 at 11:37 am

Lestat is correct… although comparing CBS and MSNBC is a difference with no discernible distinction.

As for those “models” on Fox, as I recall the least well-educated of those women holds a masters degree.


“Poverty of goods is easily cured; poverty of the mind is irreparable.”

Bat One on December 1, 2007 at 11:45 am

Proof that the news is not really the news. It’s just entertainment. Their sole purpose is to sell ad spots and make money for their owners.

Those who are intelligent but, not cute, handsome, and witty need not apply but we will pay you a little more than average if you make a lot of money for me. Your main skills should be in the areas of creating controversy and hysteria.

ews48 on December 1, 2007 at 12:03 pm

Hark! ewes just said something that I completely agree with.

I’m.....befuddled.


Election ‘08 - We Are So Screwed

Pilgrim on December 1, 2007 at 12:20 pm
Rob
Rob
17371 comments
Send a private message

I’m not sure that Lestat entirely has a point.  Just because a Fox News anchor is attractive doesn’t mean she’s stupid.


Image and video hosting by TinyPic

Rob’s recently listened-to songs:

robport.gif border=0

Rob on December 1, 2007 at 01:56 pm
Page 1 of 1        

Post a Comment


Before commenting, please recite:

Grant me the serenity to ignore the trolls,
the courage to debate with honest opponents,
and the wisdom to know the difference.

Name   
Email   
URL   
Human?
  
 

Upload Image    

Remember my personal information

Notify me of follow-up comments?

Note: Notifications will only be sent to confirmed email addresses.