How badly do you want to be a reporter?

Is this the world's most honest journalist recruitment ad? An American newspaper, the Illinois Valley News in Oregon, posted this advert on Journalismjobs.com , headlined LONG HOURS, LOW PAY How bad do you want to be a reporter? Bad enough to work nights and weekends? The poor glutton for punishment that's chosen will cover city and county government, sports and general interest feature stories. In exchange for your long hours and tireless efforts you will be rewarded with low pay and marginal health insurance. Please send resume, and 3 writing samples to [email protected] This is a full time salaried position located in the beautiful northwest. The salary: $20-25,000 (£12,650-15,800). You have plenty of time to think about it. Closing date: 5 November. Source: journalismjobs.com Hat tip: Gawker