Coverage dated November 30, 2022 to December 1, 2022
New York eyes ‘somewhat bloodthirsty’ rat supremo to take on city’s rodents Headline from The Guardian
Irreverent job posting seeks candidate to lead city’s long-running battle against rats, which have increased in number post-pandemic
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Phys
Oh rats! New York seeks 'bloodthirsty' rodent czar ↗ (opens Phys) Published Nov 30, 2022
Same headline from 1 more outlet Phys's feed description If you are "somewhat bloodthirsty" and willing to consider "wholesale slaughter" of vermin then you might be the ideal candidate to become New York City's new rat czar.
Insider
New York City seeks a 'bloodthirsty' rat czar: Ad for director of rodent mitigation job to fight serious, gnawing problem is ... actually pretty funny ↗ (opens Insider) Published Nov 30, 2022
Insider's feed description The listing calls for a candidate with a "virulent vehemence for vermin" and the "determination and killer instinct needed to fight the real enemy."
The Guardian
New York eyes ‘somewhat bloodthirsty’ rat supremo to take on city’s rodents ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Dec 1, 2022
The Guardian's feed description Irreverent job posting seeks candidate to lead city’s long-running battle against rats, which have increased in number post-pandemic
Fox News
New York City hiring new 'rat czar' to help with city's long-running battle against rodents ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Dec 1, 2022
Fox News's feed description New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city is in need of a new rat czar. The position's official job title is "director of rodent mitigation."
Washington Times
New York City posts job listing for director of rodent mitigation ↗ (opens Washington Times) Published Dec 1, 2022
Washington Times's feed description New York City is looking for an official to solve the city’s noted problem with rats, as revealed by a new job posting from the city.
The Guardian
Do you have what it takes to be New York’s new rat czar? ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Dec 1, 2022
The Guardian's feed description The city is looking for ‘somewhat bloodthirsty’ applicants to a new role designed to tackle its very old rodent problem
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