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Seth Godin: Seven Ways to Reinvent Yourself

Seth Godin's ChangeThis manifesto, Brainwashed: Seven Ways to Reinvent Yourself, may be just what you need as the world of jobs, money and security plunges into unknown territory:

"Years ago, when you were about four years old, the system set out to persuade you of something that isn't true."

"Not just persuade, but drill, practice, reinforce, and yes, brainwash."

"The mission: to teach you that you're average. That compliant work is the best way to a reliable living. That creating average stuff for average people, again and again, is a safe and easy way to get what you want."

"Step out of line and the system would nudge (or push) you back to the center. Show signs of real creativity, originality or even genius, and well-meaning parents, teachers and authority figures would eagerly line up to get you back in line."

"Our culture needed compliant workers, people who would contribute without complaint, and we set out to create as many of them as we could."

"And so generations of students turned into generations of cogs, factory workers in search of a sinecure. We were brainwashed into fitting in, and then discovered that the economy wanted people who stood out instead."

Paid Content Seeks Two Reporters

Paid Content is hiring two reporters:

"Do you break news on important digital-media stories? Have insights on those stories that get people talking? Are you comfortable with numbers and SEC filings? Able to juggle deadline reporting/writing with longer-range enterprise pieces?"

"If the answer is “yes” to most or all of those questions, we’d like to talk with you. We’ve got a great opportunity for reporters with specialties in either digital entertainment (based in Los Angeles) or the nexus of tech, media and finance (based in San Fran/Silicon Valley)."

"Send your resume and some work samples that showcase the above skills to jobs AT paidcontent.org."

XXL Ad Sales Job: Senior Position for a Sales Gangsta?

XXL is looking for a sales gangsta and that's gained them a bit of coverage here and there for their use of slanguage.

Or you may prefer the less dumb version at Media Bistro [reg. required].

Job: Senior Content Strategist @ Vocalo.org

Mashable Jobs is a great resource for those playing at a higher level than, uh, me. That said, here's a very cool looking job at Vocalo.org for a Senior Content Strategist:

"This person will be responsible for providing the vision and direction to grow our audience on-air and online. In this role, you’ll be developing ways Vocalo.org can best reach its audience on multiple platforms, and how we can harness social media to deepen audience participation."

I'd never heard of Vocalo.org but the job description makes it sound like a great project with which to be involved:

"Vocalo.org is a new project created by Chicago Public Radio. Vocalo.org is where we play the stories, music, and other audio that our users and listeners create and upload to our site. We then broadcast it on our FM signal that reaches an audience in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. We believe in the power of public conversation, and making media accessible to voices that normally don’t get heard."

Warner Bros. Records Seeks Community Director

Community Director, New Media Department, Warner Bros. Records:

“Oversee day-to-day operations of on-line communities for WBR roster, including Artists’ sites, fan clubs and Artists’ presence on social networks…”

“Minimum 5 years experience running Music/Entertainment communities.”

Job: Urban New Media Marketing Director

Although this is a blind item, i.e. the company is not identified in the ad, I can tell you it's the real deal for a real professional.

URBAN NEW MEDIA MARKETING DIRECTOR:

"For the online urban marketing expert, who lives and breathes the new digital culture around hip hop and urban music. If you understand how to develop careers online, and can think strategically about new digital models for hip hop/urban music, than this is for you!"

"We are an Artist focused, music based entertainment company. We have an amazing roster of artists, and are creating the future business model around music."

Archivist Position: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

The Rock and Roll Hall of fame and Museum has a unique opportunity for a professional archivist:

"The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is currently considering applicants for the position of Archivist. The Archivist reports to the Director of Library and Archives and is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of the activities of the Library and Archives of the Museum, including selection, arrangement, description, preservation, reference, and outreach."

Official Site:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

Jobs in Hip-Hop: In Development

I'm always hesitant to post new industry sites because it's tough keeping them going long term and most don't stay in the game but Jobs in Hip-Hop is a good idea and they posted a Festival Music Blogger job I meant to get up.

However, right now the Jobamatic hosted version is a bit easier to use and more compelling.

But what's up with the RSS feeds? Jobs in Hip-Hop doesn't seem to have one and the Jobamatic feed doesn't seem to be working.

Let's give them some traffic and encourage them to work out the bugs while I contemplate the possible return of ProHipHop Jobs!

Counterfeit Chic on Fashion Law as a Career

Susan Scafidi’s post on fashion law as a career is a nice bit of no holds barred advice and feedback useful for anyone considering a unique career path.

Female Sneaker Fiend’s Internship Guide

Female Sneaker Fiend has launched a Sneaker-Related Internship Guide.

Via M.I.S.S. Crew.