LAX JOB OPP - LA Metro is Looking for a Blogger

LA Metro is Looking for a Blogger
No like the subway, the Metro. The Metro is looking for a blogger and if
you think we are going to make a _texting_
(http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/09/18/train.collision/index.html) crack...shame on you. You're horrible.
Publication or Company L.A. Metro
Industry Internet/Online/New Media, Public Relations
Job Duration Freelance/Project Basis
Job Location Los Angeles, CA USA
Job Requirements Requests for Proposals: Transportation Blogger
The Customer Communications department at the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is seeking the services of a web
savvy, experienced transportation reporter on a project basis to develop and
maintain a Metro blog on our website, metro,net. The selected candidate will
report, research, write, edit and post an ongoing blog about transportation
issues.
Scope of Work:
The ideal candidate will be an experienced web reporter and/or blogger,
and will have expertise and in-depth knowledge of transportation issues,
particularly as related to Los Angeles County and Measure R. The selected
candidate will produce news-driven, informative and engaging daily blog entries,
stories and commentaries in an engaging, conversational tone. The intended
audience includes Metros customers and potential customers, LA county
taxpayers and stakeholders, and the online community. Content from the blog may
be further developed and extended to other sections of the website.
Submittal Requirements:
Please provide the following information:
1. Statement of interest and qualifications
2. Web samples and work references
3. Proposed compensation structure
The top candidates will be invited for an interview with the hiring
authority.
More information is _here_
(http://www.mediabistro.com/joblistings/jobview.asp?joid=90641&page=1) .