Media Bistro is a well-respected job board aimed at media professionals. I’ve personally relied on the site during my own job hunts. The postings usually range from writing and editing positions to careers in publishing and marketing. But in a sad, sad sign of the times (and the media industry in general), Media Bistro posted an interesting “job opening” yesterday.

Here’s the gist: Are you an eager college grad looking to break into the media world? Then why not be Diddy’s assistant? All you’ll have to do to earn the position is compete on a silly little VH1 reality television show. Sounds about right.

Check out the full posting:

Personal Assistant to Celebrity

Publication or Company	”Hip-hop media mogul”
Industry	Public Relations, TV/Cable
Salary	Negotiable
Job Duration	Other
Job Location	New York, NY USA
Job Requirements	The unemployment rate may be at an all-time high, but at least one person is hiring…DIDDY. VH1 and Sean P. Diddy Combs are now accepting resumes for potential candidates to compete for the position of P.Diddy’s Personal Assistant on the reality TV show, “I WANT TO WORK FOR DIDDY 2.” Diddy will once again hold a nationwide search for an Assistant with the mental and physical stamina it takes to work for one of the world’s most high profile CEOs. A batch of new hopefuls will once again be put through the rigors of what it takes to win one of the toughest, but most rewarding jobs in “the business.” Whether you call him P.Diddy, Puffy or Sean Combs…Now is your chance to call this legend of hip-hop “Boss.” If you think you have what it takes to be P.Diddy’s Assistant, then we want to hear from you. Qualification/Requirements - Applicants must be 21 or older by June 2009. - Must have a “WHATEVER IT TAKES” attitude. - You’ll need a big personality to stand out amongst the other candidates. - Must be available and on-call 24/7 & able to cater to the BAD BOY Chairman of the Board, P.Diddy. - Characters welcome. New York City, NY Casting Call – May 9, 2009 – 11am – 1pm Location TBD

To nitpick for just a second, I must criticize the qualifications/requirements. “Characters welcome”? What is this, the USA Network?

Now onto the larger problem: Um…what? I know the economy is going about as well as Diddy’s serious acting career, but being Puffy’s personal assistant hardly qualifies as a media job. And being a contestant on a reality show to find Diddy’s personal assistant is so much worse.

Oh, Media Bistro… what happened?

• Diddy Visits Lil’ Wayne In Jail
• Work As a “Wingwoman,” Earn Serious Cash
• The Evening Scoop: Jersey Shore Wants More Cash, Girl Scout Cookies, and Tico Tico
• Diddy Dirty Money Performs Hello, Good Morning On American Idol
• Cocktail of the Week: Fountain of Youth

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