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Myriam Scuttlebutt ([personal profile] cardboard_journalism) wrote2015-04-30 02:27 pm

Inbox [cerealia]

"Sss, sss, sss.

You've reached the desk of Myriam Scuttlebutt.

If you're calling to submit a story to the Cerealia Times, please press 1.

If you're calling to inquire about employment with the Cerealia Times, please press 2.

If you're calling to make a complaint about a story in the Cerealia Times, you are free to hang up. Complaints will only be accepted as submitted letters to the editor, delivered in physical form.

If you're calling for any other reason, please leave a message after the beep."

[boop]

[if 1 is pressed]

"You've reached the extension for submitting a story to the Cerealia Times. Please describe your story after the beep. For reference, please include your name and contact information. You may also make your tip anonymously, or ask for anonymity. As a source, your anonymity is protected by law, and will not be revealed without your express permission.

Kahk-kahk... Keep in mind, you cannot be financially compensated for information you provide, for reason of journalistic ethics. ...no, really, journalists aren't supposed to do that."

[boop]

[if 2 is pressed]

"The Cerealia Times is in need of correspondents, reporters, photojournalists, and delivery personnel.

Correspondent: you are expected to respond to stories that break out in an assigned section of Cerealia, report the information at the scene, interview witnesses, and supply written stories. Mild literacy is required.

Reporters: you are expected to actively pursue assigned stories and conduct related interviews in a timely manner. Mild interpersonal skills a plus, but not essential. With approval, you will be free to investigate your own stories.

Photojournalists: you are expected to record newsworthy events on film. This may require taking shots under suboptimal conditions.

Delivery personnel: you are expected to transport, unload, and fold bundles of newspaper around Cerealia.

All of these jobs take long hours and are very demanding... but they're worth it. --Except for the delivery job, that's just busywork. Sss, sss!

Leave your contact information, desired post, and brief description of your experience, if any!"

[boop]

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spiritpearls: (NEUTRAL ► :|)

[personal profile] spiritpearls 2015-05-27 11:56 am (UTC)(link)
[ Pearl is lightning quick about things that trash talk Mystic Maya.

It probably makes a cute ringing, whatever that sounds like. She picks up immediately. ]


Hello?
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[personal profile] spiritpearls 2015-05-27 12:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, that's me! And I'm quite appalled at your paper today.

Mystic Maya is my older cousin-- well, we're the same age right now, and Mr Nick is her special-- he's my friend. I know Mr Nick can be a bit suspicious, but I can't imagine them burglarizing a place! Mr Nick is a lawyer, you know, and Mystic Maya is almost the Master of the Kurain Channeling Technique!
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[personal profile] spiritpearls 2015-05-27 12:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, Mystic Maya calls him Nick.

Reasonable sources...? Like who? [ Who should Pearl really be angry texting about this. ]

It will definitely be necessary! I'll tell them right away. Thank you, Miss Scuttlebutt and be ready to issue that statement!