Expert wanted – $10 an hour.

*Only* $10? Wow. Seems high, for an expert. And they say (blank) media doesn’t pay. Elance, home of the exploited worker telecommuter. Sure it’s not picking produce in a field or working the fries, but someone has to lead job creation in the techtopia we’re in.

Help wanted.

“100,000 Facebook Fans”

Oh, I’ll get you 100,000 fans, but it’s gonna cost you a lot more than $500, friendo.

(Via.)

Interactive Producer, or writer on steroids?

I report, you deride. Part of the ongoing fun of social media is seeing the ways that employers describe job opportunities. Check this one out from Mashable. I’d say it sure redefines what I *thought* an interactive producer does. (Full ad after the jump.) Anyone taking this gig might need to stock up on Red Bull first though because the $27K salary being offered won’t even leave you enough for water. I know salary tends to be a reflection of whatever part of the country you’re in, but really, for the volume of content they want? To give you an idea of what places are trying to get away with these days, one of the things they require is 200 blog posts a month, 300-500 words each. (That’s seven posts a day.) Compared to the garden variety media publication which pays about $50 per post on average, and they’re already over their budget. But hey, in times like these, someone will be desperate enough to let themselves be taken advantage of and probably apply.

Interactive Producer Job Description

A buyer’s market.

“We are one of the premier sites for professional women and seeking a full-time editor/marketer. Must be in New York City--this is not a virtual job. Responsibilities include expanding the reach of the website and our member network through social media and marketing liaisons, writing and editing content for the website and newsletters, and managing interns. Qualified individuals must be versed in social networking and have marketing savvy, be an excellent writer with good people skills. Should have five years of formal work experience, including writing/editing copy. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel are required, HTML a plus. Salary: $40-50,000.00 depending upon experience. Send resume, references, one writing sample (preferably a profile), with a thoughtful cover letter. Please address it to Helene.”

I have no doubt someone will jump on this. While not a $70k gig at Saatchi, it has a fair amount of responsibilities. Does “premier site for professional women” mean Monster? A regional site? Who knows. Just seems like there are a ton of these ads out now lacking a deep understanding of social media gigs. They don’t know what they don’t know. It seems primarily an editor more than social media gig, but still, do you ever wonder about Scott Monty’s coding chops? Shouldn’t the face of your company, the person who will build your network, control your messaging, and do everything else you threw in the ad last-second, shouldn’t they be worth more than $50K?

(Tip, Tontino.)

Help wanted—input not needed.

Another reason monster.com rocks: It *always* provides you with the most relevant ads based on your profile—even when the job type, industry, and geographic area are completely different. The best part of this help wanted ad for a website redesign? Item number eight. Like a Gillette blade, it exemplifies the best a client can get:
________________________________

Please allow this email to serve as a request for a talented, experienced Art or Design Director to redesign our firm’s website, [it’snotthatbadbutthat’snotthepoint.com.

Requirements:

1. at least 5 years of experience

2. extensive advertising and graphic design knowledge/qualifications

3. a portfolio of work that was exclusively done by the consultant, as well as references

4. intuition/guts/imagination

5. common sense

6. integrity

7. articulate/attention to detail/follow best practices.

8. Most important: We do not wish to provide any real input or direction. In my mind, this eliminates a web designer because he/she would work with the ideas from either a marketing team or person. I want someone that’s sharp, intuitive, has advertising savvy, and will do all of the thinking and brainstorming for me. Can you put yourself in the shoes of an injured person and then design a website for that person. Know we have lots of content and a usability study will be completed at the beginning of the week.

If interested, please respond by email only (no phone calls, please), with a resume/portfolio, pay expectations, and anything else you believe is important. Can you answer the question people ask us, “why should we use your services?” Serious responses only.

While money is a consideration, the key factor is the RIGHT PERSON to develop a long-term relationship.

Your kind attention is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

(Name)

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(Tip, Corey.)