The rise of freelance teams + a job that requires ruthlessness

+ we want you to pitch us! The Uptake is your must-read for tips, trends, and tidbits about working in media. [Mediabistro]( [Twitter](  THEUPTAKE Your must-read for tips, trends, and tidbits about working in media July 02, 2020 [princeinthemirror] A job making good hair is hard to find (but we did it!) (via [Giphy]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Great hair: The secret to success in everything (or at least this job) It’s not just salons and barber shops that are re-opening across America. DreamWorks TV is seeking a [Generalist (CG Hair and Grooming)]( to join its animation team based in Glendale, CA. The point person for all things digital (and maybe real-life) hair and cloth, you’ll coordinate across departments to ensure assets are created and delivered on schedule. --------------------------------------------------------------- Mediabistro is here to make your pitch process even easier We know our community is busy at work crafting unique content, so we’re here to lend a helping hand. Email us at support@mediabistro.com with the stories you’re seeking, and we’ll pick a few of our favorites to share in a future edition of Uptake. --------------------------------------------------------------- Ready to build your brand? The Substack Fellowship needs you to apply by 7/14 The Substack Fellowship for Independent Writers is offering grants up to $100,000 for writers who are interested in branching out to create their own brand and using a subscription-based publishing model to thrive. The fellowship includes financial support, access to resources, and two weeks of coaching and advice focused on community building, personal finance, and editorial development. Fellows will be selected by a committee of three external judges and applications will be accepted through Tuesday, July 14 at 5:00 pm PDT. The program will be conducted virtually during the first two weeks of August, and those interested can apply [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- A Job in book publishing: It’ll help you grow a spine Despite the growth of digital content, there will always be a need for print books because they can never be interrupted by a shoddy wifi signal. Also, they smell good, and unleashing personal emotions from a stranger’s words is the type of connectivity this world needs right now. If we’ve intrigued you so far by this copy, then read on to learn about Park & Fine’s[Executive Director, Operations & Human Resources]( opening. In addition to managing the day to day activities of a tight-knit publishing operation, you’ll have a hand in crafting human resources policies and guidelines. --------------------------------------------------------------- Would you describe your editing style as ruthless? We comb through a lot of job descriptions in order to bring you a newsletter worth opening week after week, and Stacker’s[Assistant Editor]( opening caught our eye. They’re specifically looking for someone with a “ruthless” editing style who can take bad grammar to boot camp and turn it into a self-respecting sentence. You’ll also need to know the AP style guide from front to back and be able to guide a group of 60+ freelancers by using constructive feedback and being a nice person, which isn’t that hard when you take your anger out on evil typos designed to trip you up. --------------------------------------------------------------- CSI Sports: Where you can KO deals left and right CSI Sports has one of the biggest fight libraries in the world, but what they really need is a relentless [Sales Coordinator]( who can use the gift of gab to sell jabs. The winning contender must be able to generate leads, travel throughout territories while attending industry events once they start up again, and understand the nuances of the television business and its sales procedures. --------------------------------------------------------------- I O U an AE job (so here it is) Public relations is an art form that is designed to bring out the best qualities in a person, and that can be a hard thing to do. Image Elevators is one such agency that has made a business out of bringing out the best in celebrities (or at least knowing when to call Ray Donovan), and they need an [Account Executive]( to help take them all the way to the top. Apply if you’ve got PR experience and enjoy writing, pitching, and advocating for celebrity clients. --------------------------------------------------------------- Want more freelance work? Then it’s time to team up As freelancing becomes even more popular across industries, enterprise businesses are catching on to what works best when it comes to large-scale projects. One revelation [Forbes]( found after interviewing 26 executives? Freelancers that are able to collaborate with one another as part of a unit might just find that consistent work awaits. --------------------------------------------------------------- Your Recommended Jobs [Director of Communications]( Energy Impact Center | Washington, DC USA  [Graphic Designer]( Ami Magazine | Brooklyn, New York  [Freelance Science & Technology Reporter]( DailyMail.com | New York, NY USA  [Digital Content Manager]( Woods Hole Research Center | Remote with travel  [Manager, Growth Marketing]( AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION | Chicago, IL USA   Don't see the right fit? Search the MB job board:  [Search Jobs]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Pitch of the week: [VigneshTweet