Hollywood needs YOU!
p2pnet.net News:- Hollywood wants someone who can walk the walk like a real cop and talk the talk like a real cop without actually being a real cop.
No, this isn’t an acting part.
Well, actually, it is an acting part. But not that kind of acting part.
The MPA’s (Motion Picture Association) desperately needs a Sleuth who can:
- Conduct and coordinate investigations worldwide on piracy cases occurring via the Internet, including peer-to-peer, auctions, e-commerce sites, and others
- Work closely with [real] law enforcement agencies on the investigation and prosecution of Internet piracy cases
- Provide training to in-house and outside investigators on Internet piracy
- Conducting LAN and WAN audits in support of film security efforts
That’s the job description.
This paragon’s designation would be Full-time Internet Investigations Manager and he/she would work in the MPA’s Worldwide Internet Enforcement department in Encino, California and said pseudo-cop will be "primarily responsible for investigation, tracking, and reporting on Internet piracy cases occurring around the globe".
- Responsibilities would include:
- Conducting and coordinating investigations worldwide on piracy cases occurring via the Internet, including peer-to-peer, auctions, e-commerce sites, and others.
- Working closely with law enforcement agencies on the investigation and prosecution of Internet piracy cases.
- Providing training to in-house and outside investigators on Internet piracy.
- Conducting LAN and WAN audits in support of film security efforts.
Skills and qualifications needed:
- Experience as a law enforcement officer, or equivalent experience conducting investigations in the private sector, required.
- Experience in conducting and directing investigations of Internet activities, such as criminal violations committed via intrusions, web hosting and programming, IRC transmissions, Usenet postings, FTP site operation, peer-to-peer systems, and e-mail.
- Extensive understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, WHOIS, NAT, and basic Internet protocols.
- Direct experience investigating illegal Internet distribution of graphical or audiovisual material preferred.
- Understanding of peer-to-peer systems and applications preferred.
- Extensive understanding of Windows OS and applications; familiarity with Linux, UNIX, or other operating systems preferred.
- Functional understanding of federal computer crime statutes, privacy laws, and Title III preferred.
- Familiarity with copyright law and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) preferred.
- Experience in evaluating and implementing LAN and WAN security.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills required.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills required.
- Management experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
"Salary will be based upon experience," says the advert here.
"Applications must include a cover letter summarizing investigative and technical experience and salary requirements. Resumes submitted without this cover letter will not be considered.
"Please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to melissa_valenzuela@mpaa.org or fax to (818) 461-1560. California residents only need apply. No phone calls please. For information about our program go to www.mpaa.org/anti-piracy."
Would-be MPA Agents 13 or under need not apply.
