As comic writer/B@N alumni Neil Kleid pointed out in the comments section of Kevin’s post from earlier today, Wizard isn’t wasting time in looking to fill Pat McCallum’s shoes, having already posted a job ad on mediabistro (registration required):
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Acting as a Brand Manager for Wizard Entertainment’s publications to all aspects of the company, as well as with all partners and stakeholders, with an empathetic knowledge of editorial’s role in helping each area to reach its individual and collective goals
• Consistently position Wizard Entertainment as a thought leader in its respective marketplaces, within its diverse communities as well as to outside media
• Facilitate/moderate public events that Wizard Entertainment sponsors and/or hosts in conjunction with other sponsors or content providers
• Proactively represent Wizard Entertainment at events/forums to ascertain trends, develop content ideas
• Insure the editorial mission and distinct messages of the various publications are achieved
• Oversee the entire online and print editorial process, ensuring that all publications are produced within budget and timelines
• Strategize, develop and manage all content creation for print, web and other rich media
• Proactively engage and manage both internal and external writing and journalism staff
• Draw positive attention to the publication through excellence in journalism, editorial content, print quality and overall media
Additional requirements are listed over at mediabistro –none of which say anything about knowing something about comics.
Slap my ass and call me charlie, I’m so there!
Comment by The Ugly American — November 30, 2006 @ 1:10 pm
Jeez, I had just started writing next week’s Pipeline around “If I Were Editor In Chief of WIZARD Magazine,” and now it’s starting to sound like an on-line cover letter. Maybe I’ll attach my resume to the column on Tuesday. . .
Comment by Augie De Blieck Jr. — November 30, 2006 @ 1:35 pm
…none of which say anything about knowing something about comics.
That’s probably a purposeful move, and a smart one at that.
Comment by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez — November 30, 2006 @ 1:58 pm
“must be able to kiss brian micheal bendis’s ass while giving a joe quesada a hand job”
oh my!
Comment by joey dicarlo — November 30, 2006 @ 2:33 pm
Actually, when you look at the full job requirements, about the only person qualified for the job would be Maggie Thompson.
Comment by Augie De Blieck Jr. — November 30, 2006 @ 2:46 pm
I just wish they would do something about the subscriptions department. I’ve missed the two previous issues even though my subscription is paid up for another year and a half, and Wizard customer service won’t respond to me at all.
I should have just stayed buying the magazine the comic shop.
Comment by DBHughes — November 30, 2006 @ 5:54 pm
Agreed, their customer service is HORRENDOUS on subscriptions - I’ve missed the odd issue - say one a year, and I’ve always written and called several times and never heard back from anyone about it - 2/3 of the time they send a replacement issue, but it would be nice to receive an acknowledgement when you write “Please let me know that you’ve received this request.”
Comment by matchesmalone — November 30, 2006 @ 6:59 pm
DBHughes,
I dropped my subscription because of similar reasons - my issues would always comes weeks late and emails were never responded to. I wen’t back to buying them at the shop.
Comment by KushCash — November 30, 2006 @ 7:03 pm
“…none of which say anything about knowing something about comics.”
In fairness, the full job listing does note “The right candidate will have…a love of pop-culture and a passion to be a leader in that world.”
Being a broader term, “pop-culture” might be thought to attract a broader swath of applicants than would just “comics” and more suited for the job description posting.
Comment by Ali T. Kokmen — November 30, 2006 @ 7:52 pm
Why spend $6 for content you can get for free on the internet? That’s two more comics a month!
Comment by Morrison — November 30, 2006 @ 10:23 pm
Their trade paperback review section is good - it’s full of honest opinions and realistic grading on a scale of A-F. I wish more of the magazine was like that instead of all those interviews about how world-changing creator A’s 6 planned issues on title B will be.
Comment by matchesmalone — December 1, 2006 @ 10:13 am
Morrison — That’s the major problem with WIZARD. It’s not worth the money for the content. It’s their job to create new content that’s worth paying two comics for.
At the same time, they need to utilize some sort of corporate synergy to drive people to their website for the more timely information.
Comment by Augie De Blieck Jr. — December 1, 2006 @ 11:07 am
Not trying to steal Rich Johnston’s thunder, but I’ve heard that they (Wizard) already have someone for the job that they want, but the ink isn’t dry. The request to fill the position is merely something they have to post up.
That’s the word in the cornfield.
Beau
Comment by Beau Smith — December 1, 2006 @ 11:18 am
Beau - Doesn’t surprise me at all. I think I’ve mentioned this in the comments thread at another blog, but some of the bullet points in the job listing are just TOO specific. I’ve been through this before at my current job. They have to, legally, put the job out there to make it look like they welcome all people. Meanwhile, they list all the requirements that the person they have for the job already posseses, so that they can cover their ass and say, “We interviewed numerous candidates, but only this person was qualified.” Skirts around the affirmative action/ageism/sexism laws and whatnot quite nicely.
Comment by Augie De Blieck Jr. — December 1, 2006 @ 2:40 pm
Wizard is a privately held company with no government contracts and they’re in a so-called “right to work” state (NY). They need not post job openings and can hire whoever they please. That’s what makes this job posting weird. Once you solicit for resumes you have some potential discrimination issues. Knowing Wizz like I do it’s probably a case of the left hand having no idea that there’s also a right hand.
Comment by M. R. Goode — December 1, 2006 @ 3:35 pm
Too bad Christian Beranek is working for Spacedog. He’d have been perfect for the job.
Comment by Raven Gregory — December 2, 2006 @ 6:36 am
The best man for the job?
Vince McMahon.
Comment by Alan Coil — December 2, 2006 @ 8:10 pm
Though you can get up to date news daily on the web, there is still something to say about reading an actual “magazine” when your in the mood for reading– say at nite in bed or in the bathroom, that is why we still have newspapers as well as other magazines. That being said, I am not only NOT renewing my subscription, but I will not buy it in the store as well. I have NEVER recieved my issues on time (up to 3 weeks late), never got a response from a call to their customer service dept.(to be fair , I have gotten a e-mail reply) and never said to make up to u we will extend your subscription. Gotta hit them where it hurts.
Comment by jeff fisher — December 3, 2006 @ 2:51 pm