Job Posting: Press Conference Person Comment Count

Brian

As you may know, Heiko is leaving MGoBlog to go be a research doctor. This means we are in need of a person to fill his role. That is this:

  • Attend football press conferences, both midweek and after games.
  • Transcribe them.
  • Ask questions as directed from on high.
  • Dress nicely and be professional.

It is a part-time gig with an expected commitment of 10-15 hours a week during football season and spring practice. Given the nature of the job, you have to be located in Ann Arbor or environs and able to show up for press conferences that are usually mid-day on weekdays.

UPDATE: I have been dissuaded from using the lack of instructions as an intelligence test. Email resumes to [email protected]. Make 'em heavy on stuff you're doing for no reason other than you want to.

Job FAQ

Can I write for other places?

Yes.

Can I write articles for MGoBlog that actually contain, like, my own writing?

Possibly. Heiko wanted to and was good at it, so we expanded his position to encompass that. But he is an excellent, funny writer. You would have to be at least one of the two. It is a head start towards approaching the front page, but this role is distinct from the engaging writing that we like to have on the front page.

Should I acquire a weird, almost father-son relationship with one of the coordinators?

Do not come into this job trying to be Heiko. His relationship with Al Borges was amazing, miraculous, and idiosyncratic. We want you to be inquisitive about football in a way that will probably draw cocked eyebrows the first time you ask about something seemingly better suited for a coaching clinic than a press conference. HOWEVA, my biggest fear about replacing Heiko is getting a guy who thinks that he can take being Heiko to the next level. Do not next level Heiko, please.

Is this is a step towards a full-time job at MGoBlog?

Possibly but not necessarily. Given current growth rates we are a few years away from even considering another full time guy on the editorial side. The position is a good fit for a young guy who's looking for a start.

Comments

JeepinBen

February 17th, 2014 at 11:22 AM ^

I'm not applying, but I assume these will be asked:

What's the pay?

How should an applicant feel about bubble screens?

How does one apply? (resume to [email protected] ?)

Will losing Heiko's medical training mean that the new applicant must diagnose "boo-boos"?

 

bronxblue

February 17th, 2014 at 11:23 AM ^

So this is definitely not one of those weird craigslist ads where I wind up shirtless and dancing with a stuffed bear wearing a mask of Tom Hammond? Because if so, I think you already have my resume on file.

redwhiteandMGOBLUE

February 17th, 2014 at 11:36 AM ^

Alan Stanwyk: If you reject the proposition, you keep the thousand - and your mouth shut.
Fletch: Does this proposition entail my dressing up as Little Bo Peep?
Alan Stanwyk: It's nothing of a sexual nature, I assure you.
Fletch: Yeah, I assure you.
Alan Stanwyk: One thousand just to listen. I don't see how you can pass that up, Mister...?
Fletch: Nugent. Ted Nugent.
Alan Stanwyk: Alan Stanwyk.
Fletch: Ellen? Charmed. You know, for an extra grand, I'll let you take me out to dinner...

Dix

February 17th, 2014 at 11:24 AM ^

Surely someone in the MGoBlog readership has a current position open for a research doctor. Simply incorporate the press conference transcription and questioning requirements into the position. Heiko will be the most qualified applicant and will certainly get the job.

 

Problem solved.

formerlyanonymous

February 17th, 2014 at 11:52 AM ^

I was just in it for the benefits.  

MGoBlog Benefit Package for Part-Timers:

  1. Being able to tell people you write sports for a living
  2. Not mentioning that you write for a blog
  3. Accidentally mentioning its for a blog then having to explain that you don't live in your mom's basement unless you were Tim who did live in his mom's basement.
  4. Women clammering for you.  And by women, I mean lots of dudes in need of a content fix. NTTAWWT.

west2

February 17th, 2014 at 12:46 PM ^

you mention that this is a good fit for a young guy looking for a start.  This has now been amended to include a young guy/gal looking for a start.  What about an old guy/gal looking for a start/finish?!    (Old here I think includes anyone born before 1974)

west2

February 18th, 2014 at 11:27 AM ^

there wasn't a response to the age consideration question.  Maybe they would change their minds if said older person was still paying for younger-college age person's bills or housing that 20-30 something blogger?  Just a thought in the name of equal opportunity.

trueblueintexas

February 17th, 2014 at 3:20 PM ^

I have been told by many an authority figure, that I have a problem with authority. Could you confirm if that makes me qualified for this position? I'm assuming we can negotiate the other contractual components regarding writing comprehension, location, time availability, transcribing skill, dress, personality, and being Heiko without actually being Heiko...of which, I am not qualified in any way what so ever.  What are the next steps? When can I expect to hear back?