Detta är texten i det mail som Atta Tarkis headhuntingfirma ECA har skickat ut till dussintals personer i USA för att få dem att nappa på ett jobb vid "Bulletin":
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We have been retained to actively recruit for an Interim Editor in Chief for a Swedish news outlet (2-3 months in the position) - are you interested in the opportunity?
For additional context, we are prioritizing candidates with experience at The New York Times and a few other leading US based outlets. Our client believes that someone with your experience can bring a wealth of knowledge and tremendous value to their organization compared to local candidates. Swedish language skills or re-location will not be required.
The news outlet, Bulletin.nu, launched on December 22 of last year and within one month was recognized as the most successful newspaper launch in modern Swedish history. They would appreciate your help in setting the foundations for a journalistic organization that reshapes the Swedish news landscape.
This is an urgent need - please let us know if you are interested by responding with your answers to the following questions:
1. Are you available to start ASAP and work 5 days / week for a 2-3 month interim role? Note that this is a remote opportunity with potential to extend.
2. What are your available times (PST) for a call today or tomorrow, and what is the best number to reach you?
3. Please provide a few bullets regarding your relevant experience working as an editor at The New York Times or other US based news outlet.
If you are not available at the moment, please let us know and send your referrals our way.
Thank you.
S***h N****e
Senior Manager at ECA
Notera särskilt formuleringen "...within one month was recognized as the most successful newspaper launch in modern Swedish history...", vilket, hm, kanske är en lätt överdrift...
Källan som jag fått texten från skriver att "It struck me as an extremely bizarre job prospect!"