Want a paid fellowship with BlueOregon?
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Wow. BlueOregon is three years old today. What did we promise you?
It'll be progressive; it'll be smart; it'll be funny; it'll be compelling; it'll be provocative; it'll be unpredictable. It'll be political, but not narrowly so. It'll be a free-ranging social and cultural critique. It'll be by Oregonians and for Oregonians, but not always about Oregon. Above all else, BlueOregon will not be boring.
Well, as BlueOregon starts its fourth year this month, and as the 2008 election cycle nears, we've decided to kick things up a notch around here.
Today, we're announcing the BlueOregon Fellows program.
What's a BlueOregon Fellow? In short, it's a paid internship in progressive blogging.
What sort of person are we looking for? Well, a blogger. Someone whose idea of fun is reading newspapers and blogs and telling their friends about cool stories they found. Someone whose idea of fun is digging into the details and finding the salient fact or quote. Someone who is conversant in Oregon politics, but is dying to learn more.
Some details:
- The fellowship lasts for six months, with the possibility of extending it to a year.
- We'll pay the Fellow a stipend of $400/month.
- You can be located anywhere in Oregon.
- Students are encouraged to apply, but you don't have to be a student.
- Blogging experience is helpful, but not necessary.
- HTML skills are entirely unnecessary; it's writing and story selection we're after.
The expectations? The BlueOregon Fellow will...
- Review the papers and blogs around the state each day for stories of interest.
- Post one or two in-the-news, elsewhere, or open discussion items each day (10/week).
- Review incoming guest columns and post the good ones.
- Post original commentary over his/her own name roughly once a week or so.
So, how do you apply?
- Send an email to blueoregonfellow [-at-] mandatemedia.com.
- Include a resume and a cover letter about why you're interested in joining the BlueOregon crew and blogging about Oregon progressive politics.
- In addition, write a short "in the news" style item about two of these stories:
- Deadline: July 31. We'll make a decision in early August.
Sounds like fun, right? Join the team. We'll change the world. (Or at least, this blue corner of it.)
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Jul 17, '07
How exciting! Is there anything in the "need not apply" category? Too old? No immigrants? Must be Dem? (I might still be registered Pacific Green but would re-register to apply!)
8:01 a.m.
Jul 17, '07
Well, presumably, our Fellow would have a progressive political orientation, but sure -- old immigrant Greens are welcome to apply! :)
Jul 17, '07
hmm... political orientation... since i've already been outed... maybe!
nice segment on KPOJ this morn BTW.
Jul 17, '07
Hi Folks..
Anon....gotta use your own name at least once a week. Oh, and maybe exhibit less snarkiness in your posting.
Regards
9:36 a.m.
Jul 17, '07
It'll be progressive; it'll be smart; it'll be funny; it'll be compelling; it'll be provocative; it'll be unpredictable...
Okay, we're not very funny. Gotta improve on that point. Where's Anne Martens when you need her?
Jul 17, '07
very cool, BO, I'm going to pass this on to a few friends who could use the work and who would be a benefit to the site. yeah, I like this development.
11:14 a.m.
Jul 17, '07
Oh yeah, one rule: ya can't call it BO. That's just gross. I prefer BlueO.... :)
11:20 a.m.
Jul 17, '07
If it's contextualized, "Blue" works, too.
Jul 17, '07
Oh yeah, one rule: ya can't call it BO. That's just gross. I prefer BlueO.... :)
But all of the failed applicants won't be able to rejoice in the fact that they didn't get the job with BO.
/ i see your smiley and raise you a wink! ;-)
Jul 17, '07
Interesting opportunity. Sounds like fun.
Jul 18, '07
OK, so it's off-topic, but hey, as Jeff pointed out, more humor is needed.
In that spirit:
Norm Quotes from "Cheers"
WOODY: "What's shaking Mr. Peterson?" NORM: "Two cheeks and four chins."
SAM: "Norm! How's the world treating you?" NORM: "Like a baby treats a diaper."
SAM: "What's new, Normie?" NORM: "Terrorists, Sam. They've taken over my stomach & they're demanding beer."
SAM: "What'd you like, Normie?" NORM: "A reason to live. Give me another beer."
SAM: "What'll you have Normie?" NORM: "Well, I'm in a gambling mood, Sammy. I'll take a glass of whatever comes out of that tap." SAM: "Looks like beer, Norm." NORM: "Call me Mister Lucky."
WOODY: "What's the story, Mr. Peterson?" NORM: "The Bobbsey twins go to the brewery. Let's cut to the happy ending."
WOODY: "Hey, Mr. Peterson, there's a cold one waiting for you." NORM: "I know. If she calls, I'm not here."
SAM: "Beer, Norm?" NORM: "Have I gotten that predictable? Good."
WOODY: "How's it going, Mr. Peterson?" NORM: "Poor." WOODY: "I'm sorry to hear that." NORM: "No, I mean pour."
SAM: "What's going down, Normie?" NORM: "My butt cheeks on that bar stool."
WOODY: "Pour you a beer, Mr. Peterson?" NORM: "All right, but stop me at one. Make that one-thirty."
SAM: "What's the story, Norm?" NORM: "Boy meets beer. Boy drinks beer. Boy meets another beer."
WOODY: "What's going on, Mr. Peterson?" NORM: "The question is what's going in Mr. Peterson? A beer please, Woody."
WOODY: "Can I pour you a beer, Mr. Peterson?" NORM: "A little early isn't it, Woody?" WOODY: "For a beer?" NORM: "No, for stupid questions."
(from http://www.oregonbrewfest.com/)
<h2>BTW, the Oregon Brewer's Festival is next weekend.</h2>