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07/25/2018
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Last Updated on 08/04/2018 by Chris Gampat

Join a motivated, efficient, never overworked, and well paid team!

Hi folks,

In preparation for a number of changes we’re undergoing to make the site even better, we’re working on hiring new writers based around the world as well as in the US (where most of us are based). Think you’ve got the chops? Check out the application process below.

PS: I’m specifically closing comments on this post. We won’t answer them. Send us an email inquiry like we ask.

Tech Specialized News Writer

To expand our news team and prepare for a number of big industry-wide changes, in addition to constantly staying on top of the news machine, we’re currently hiring a part-time news writer. We have a strong preference to someone Asia-based, working on the EST time zone schedule. The Philippines, Malaysia, and India are preferred, but all applications will be reviewed and fairly considered. We’re very away of the situations with the livelihood of journalists in a number of countries and we’re sympathetic to it. Alternatively, if you’re based in America then we’d hope that you’d be on the West Coast of the country, in the PST time zone. Again though, that isn’t a priority.

We’re specifically looking for a news writer with knowledge of the photography world’s technology sector.

Requirements

– Must be proficient with WordPress

– Strong command of the English language; the American dialect and spelling is a plus.

– Previous news writing experience

– Will be able to demonstrate knowledge of copyright laws as they pertain to using images, etc.

– Must have industry technical knowledge; artistic photography knowledge is a nice plus!

– One to two news posts per business day. Usually pieces are a minimum of 300 words each. This is a freelance job. No one on staff (except for me) needs to work more than 8 to 12 hours a week. Mental health is very important to us.

– Must be able to meet deadlines

– Must work well with a team and be able to take guidance (sometimes constructive criticism) well

– You’ll have a trial period.

– Payment is negotiable, but you surely will be monetarily compensated and compensated well compared to other organizations. The Phoblographer is well known for fair and honest compensation amongst the photography blogging world.

– We have a very serious non-compete policy.

How to Apply

Skip the resume and send an awesome cover letter to chrisgampat@thephoblographer.com citing all the best stuff you’ve done, along with three writing samples demonstrating that you can do the type of work we’re looking for. Links to your website, portfolio, and the writing samples should be included.

Be sure to make the subject line say your name and the position you’re going for. For example: Chris Gampat: News/Culture Writer Position.

After your application is received, it will be reviewed by me. Good luck to all applicants!

 

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Black and White/Street Photography/Documentary Photography Tutorial and Feature Writer

With my dissolving of La Noir Image, the Phoblographer is looking to fill the void via our main website. Our audience has a strong interest in black and white photography, street photography, and the documentary process. Our preference for this position is to have a writer located in Turkey. We’ve chosen this location due to our study of cultural and photographic trends coming out of the area. Of course, if you’re based in another country, we’ll still consider you for the position.

Requirements

– Must be proficient with WordPress

– Strong command of the English language; the American dialect and spelling is a plus.

– Previously related writing experience

– Will be able to demonstrate knowledge of copyright laws as they pertain to using images, etc.

– Must have basic technical knowledge and artistic photography knowledge

– One to four posts a month, this is negotiable. Usually pieces are 1,000 words each. This is a freelance job. No one on staff (except for me) needs to work more than 8 to 12 hours a week. Mental health is very important to us.

– Must be able to meet deadlines

– Must work well with a team and be able to take guidance (sometimes constructive criticism) well

– You’ll have a trial period.

– Payment is negotiable, but you surely will be monetarily compensated and compensated well compared to other organizations. The Phoblographer is well known for fair and honest compensation amongst the photography blogging world.

– We have a very serious non-compete policy.

How to Apply

Skip the resume and send an awesome cover letter to chrisgampat@thephoblographer.com citing all the best stuff you’ve done, along with three writing samples demonstrating that you can do the type of work we’re looking for. Links to your website, portfolio, and the writing samples should be included.

Be sure to make the subject line say your name and the position you’re going for. For example: Chris Gampat: News/Culture Writer Position.

After your application is received, it will be reviewed by me. Good luck to all applicants!

 

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Landscape/Wildlife Photography Tutorial and Feature Writer

Preference in Nepal and Iceland. Though we have these preferences, we’re open to other countries and areas. However, due to how our system works, these areas would be best for both of us. Iceland and Nepal are both hot spots for tourism. We’re in the process of finding a way to target the landscape and travel photography world even more than we currently do. Additionally, appropriate amounts of landscape coverage is something we’ve been missing for a long time.

Requirements

– Must be proficient with WordPress

– Strong command of the English language; the American dialect and spelling is a plus.

– Previous related writing experience

– Will be able to demonstrate knowledge of copyright laws as they pertain to using images, etc.

– Must have industry technical knowledge; artistic photography knowledge is a nice plus!

– One to four posts a month, this is negotiable. Usually pieces are around 1,000 words each. This is a freelance job. No one on staff (except for me) needs to work more than 8 to 12 hours a week. Mental health is very important to us.

– Must be able to meet deadlines

– Must work well with a team and be able to take guidance (sometimes constructive criticism) well

– You’ll have a trial period.

– Payment is negotiable; but you surely will be monetarily compensated and compensated well compared to other organizations. The Phoblographer is well known for fair and honest compensation amongst the photography blogging world.

– We have a very serious non-compete policy.

How to Apply

Skip the resume and send an awesome cover letter to chrisgampat@thephoblographer.com citing all the best stuff you’ve done, along with three writing samples demonstrating that you can do the type of work we’re looking for. Links to your website, portfolio, and the writing samples should be included.

Be sure to make the subject line say your name and the position you’re going for. For example: Chris Gampat: News/Culture Writer Position.

After your application is received, it will be reviewed by me. Good luck to all applicants!

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Chris Gampat is the Editor in Chief, Founder, and Publisher of the Phoblographer. He provides oversight to all of the daily tasks, including editorial, administrative, and advertising work. Chris's editorial work includes not only editing and scheduling articles but also writing them himself. He's the author of various product guides, educational pieces, product reviews, and interviews with photographers. He's fascinated by how photographers create, considering the fact that he's legally blind./ HIGHLIGHTS: Chris used to work in Men's lifestyle and tech. He's a veteran technology writer, editor, and reviewer with more than 15 years experience. He's also a Photographer that has had his share of bylines and viral projects like "Secret Order of the Slice." PAST BYLINES: Gear Patrol, PC Mag, Geek.com, Digital Photo Pro, Resource Magazine, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Finance, IGN, PDN, and others. EXPERIENCE: Chris Gampat began working in tech and art journalism both in 2008. He started at PCMag, Magnum Photos, and Geek.com. He founded the Phoblographer in 2009 after working at places like PDN and Photography Bay. He left his day job as the Social Media Content Developer at B&H Photo in the early 2010s. Since then, he's evolved as a publisher using AI ethically, coming up with ethical ways to bring in affiliate income, and preaching the word of diversity in the photo industry. His background and work has spread to non-profits like American Photographic Arts where he's done work to get photographers various benefits. His skills are in SEO, app development, content planning, ethics management, photography, Wordpress, and other things. EDUCATION: Chris graduated Magna Cum Laude from Adelphi University with a degree in Communications in Journalism in 2009. Since then, he's learned and adapted to various things in the fields of social media, SEO, app development, e-commerce development, HTML, etc. FAVORITE SUBJECT TO PHOTOGRAPH: Chris enjoys creating conceptual work that makes people stare at his photos. But he doesn't get to do much of this because of the high demand of photography content. / BEST PHOTOGRAPHY TIP: Don't do it in post-production when you can do it in-camera.
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