City Paper Seeks 'Silky Writer' With Awkward Job Ad

It’s one thing for Washington City Paper to seek a “silky writer” for a column called “Loose Lips.” But it’s quite another to seek said writer with the following awkward ad:

Loose Lips
Washington City Paper is looking for an silky writer and keen thinking to take over its marquee political column. For two decades, Loose Lips has been a must-read for anyone who follows local politics and government in the District of Columbia. We’re looking for a scoop machine who feels equally comfortable reporting breaking news, opining about campaign developments, memorably lampooning local politics blowhards, and diligently ferreting out the secret contracts they steer to their cronies.

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