Brace yourself, Sydney: Scotty got an Aussie job
It’s not every Sydney agency appointment that gets reported by the New York Times. Even less so when it’s a freelance gig.
But video blogger Scotty Iseri is not an ordinary freelancer, and Sydney’s social media scene is about to get more interesting with his arrival to work at PR agency Klick.
Iseri – creator of the Scotty Got An Office Job series – was approached by Klick director Kim McKay after she saw him online and liked his work.
His cult video series began when he switched a freelance career for a staff job. The videos feature him subverting his worplace.
McKay tells Dr Mumbo: “Those of us who follow him are absolutely devoted. I just go on hunches, so I rang him out of the blue, and he said: ‘Okay, crazy Australian lady – I’ll come’.”
The agency has been looking for a social media and community manager for some weeks. Iseri will arrive during October, initially on a freelance basis for a couple of months.
His appointment is hinted at in his latest video that reports at the end: “Scotty got an Aussie job”:
Well done Kim. Should we be wary of any American with a coffee cup that we meet in your presence?
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What a great idea! Well done to Kim and the Klick team.
I am a big fan of Scotty and can’t wait to see the new eps in October.
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I love the Scotty Got An Office job series – what a great initiative!!!! Can’t wait to see the Australian version.
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God that’s the most fantastic news. I was wondering what would happen to him after season 2.
Really looking forward to seeing the new episodes and seeing what havoc he can wreak in Sydney.
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nice one KIm !
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Love it… good work Klick and congrats. Will be watching.
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It is scary that PR agencies are trying to get into social media. With all the fuss about the avatar issue, how can PR agencies ethically manage communities? Why are PR agencies so desperate to not be PR agencies?
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feed him sweets and he’s like putty in your hands. i say all it would take would be one package of tim tams and you could have him selling feminine products.
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Great to hear the excitement we share here @ Klick to see Scotty’s arrival here in Australia!
James – thx for commenting on the story. I can only speak on behalf of our business and let you know that yes we are desperate NOT to be a PR agency. In fact, our business “Klick Communications” considers oursevles to be a collective of communications professionals and however communications evolve we will be there to harness that power. I am just not sure what the problem is with that?
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touche kim
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Love it, absolutely love it. Vegemite him up Kimbo and crew!
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Scotty looks hot……. does he have a twin brother?
We are all looking forward to his Aussie Series!
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Well done kimbo – GO girl !!!
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I agree with the Kent St girls.. Massive spunk! Cannot wait to have a beer with Scotty to welcome him to Aus!
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