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Hi Reader A lot has been going on behind the scenes at Motion Hatch recently, including working with a brand designer and a motion designer and working on the launch of season 2 of the podcast! 🎙 The Podcast is Coming Back! 📣 We're Hiring a Project Assistant! 🤷🏻♀️ How am I doing? 🎙 The Podcast is Coming Back!I've been working really hard behind the scenes, interviewing some amazing guests for Season 2 of the Motion Hatch Podcast. So keep your eyes peeled on our Instagram and LinkedIn for upcoming announcements. I've also been working with an amazing designer to help freshen up our podcast branding. Exciting stuff! Now, if you can't wait, here's a great past episode for you to listen to. This is my 100th podcast episode, in which I share Motion Hatch's origin story and all the lessons I've learned from turning my side hustle into my full-time job.
📣 We're Hiring a Project Assistant!We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Operations /Project Assistant to join our team. This would be a freelance role to start with, split between operational duties and helping our community and students thrive! If you’re an organisational whizz with a passion for motion design, we’d love to hear from you! Requirements:
What I’m looking for: An individual eager to expand their skillset and become a permanent member of the Motion Hatch team. I'm not looking to work with anyone who wants to stay on the creative tools; I’m looking for someone who loves systems and organisation. What I’m open to: I recognise there may be someone out there with little experience but who wants to pivot into this kind of role. If you’re excited to work with us and you make a strong case, then we can definitely talk! If you’re interested in applying please submit the following info to: hello@motionhatch.com You must include the subject line: Motion Hatch Project Assistant Please include in the email:
I look forward to hearing from you! If you know anyone who may be interested in this role, please forward this email to them. 🤷🏻♀️ How am I doing?How am I doing with Motion Hatch? I'd love to hear if this newsletter, my social media content, and YouTube videos are helping you in your career. Is there anything you're seeing too much of? Is there anything you'd like to see more of? Hit reply and leave me some feedback - I'd love to chat! Thanks Hayley |
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