Thursday, October 06, 2022

15983: Taking Notes On The Erosion Of Adland.

 

The following is an actual job listing for a freelance assignment:

 

Position: Note taker

Location: City of Chicago

Status: Freelance

Estimated Duration: 6 hours

Starts: 00/00

Rate: $50/hour

 

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Note taker to help with a meeting.

 

They will provide lunch!

 

Location – Downtown Chicago

Start – 9am

Duration – 6 hours

 

You’ll be responsible for taking meeting notes for a 6-hour facilitated meeting with their IT group (12 people). Ideal Note taker would have prior note taking and/or copywriting experience.

 

If you feel you are qualified for this position, please reply directly to this email with a link to your portfolio (if applicable) and attach your resume. Tell us why you are qualified for this opportunity (2-3 bullet points, including your strengths/skill set as they pertain to this role), and let us know your availability to interview or start.

 

We apologize in advance if we’re unable to connect with you in person regarding this position. We get quite a few responses, but we are committed to reviewing and evaluating each applicant’s qualifications.

 

Wow. While Adland is definitely not diverse—at least in the area of racial and ethnic representation—it has diversified in terms of opportunities.

 

A note taker? Someone with prior note taking and/or copywriting experience?

 

Granted, lots of copywriters are relegated to taking dictation; that is, catering to the whims of account people and clients. But to designate “note taker” as an official role with background requirements is kinda sad.

 

Anybody else remember when note taking was among the basic responsibilities of account people?

 

Just noting it.

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