I want to update readers on some contract job openings here at PBS MediaShift. Even with the harsh economic downturn (and maybe because of it), I feel like the time is right to actually expand what we're doing here rather than pull back. These kinds of lulls often create openings to make something new or build upon what you've got.

So I'm going to be hiring a few contract workers over the next few weeks to help bring in more sponsorships, underwriting and foundation grants both for MediaShift and for a new undisclosed project that I believe will be a great complement to MediaShift and Idea Lab. The job descriptions are below. Before I post these to other sites online, I wanted to give MediaShift readers and community members a chance to apply first.

Also, beyond these contract jobs, I am also looking for some correspondents on MediaShift. Those are detailed below the jobs. If you are interested in any of these positions, please use the Contact Form to get in touch with me directly, and include your resume, links to previous work and an explanation of why you w