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    Shittiest Media Job Listing Ever?

    Don't despair, laid-off media types: you could still land this magazine editorial job. You'll never guess how much it pays:

    Freelance Features Editor Position (unpaid)
    Job/Internship type:
    Full-time
    Company/Publication Name:
    Monroe Magazine
    Location:
    New York, NY
    Description:

    Monroe Magazine, a new fashion, music and entertainment based magazine, is
    seeking a Features editor with at least 2-3 years of writing experience.
    This person must be able to commit at least 4 days a week - 25-30 hours a
    week - and must have a reliable computer to work with and a fast response
    time for all follow ups, e-mails and phone calls.

    Responsibilities Include:
    - Generate article ideas with editorial interns and staff.
    - Oversee and manage all editorial interns, freelance editorial staff and
    commissioned writers.
    - Edit, revising and proofreading articles and stories.
    - Researching new and upcoming short story fiction and nonfiction
    writers.
    Posted 4/28/09
    Contact:
    To be considered please submit a cover letter, resume, 3-4 writing samples and story idea proposals. Also include a list of your top 3 magazines and why you like them, and your preferred topics of writing interest. Email jobs@monroemag.com and put "Features Editor" in the subject line.

    Good to know there are still volunteer opportunities out there. Also, go to hell, Monroe Magazine.
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    Send an email to Hamilton Nolan, the author of this post, at Hamilton@gawker.com.