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PanterroR · 12-11-2007, 06:25 AM

WorldCarFans.com seeks six part-time freelance automotive bloggers/journalists/writers worldwide to cover the latest auto industry news for the European, Middle East, Asian and North American markets. The writer must be up to date with the latest events and car models in their local market as well as strong familiarization with foreign markets particularly Europe and North America. Specific expertise in motorsports, customizing/tuning, technology, environmental and other niche segments are welcomed.

The journalist must have strong writing ability and copy-editing skills. There are no set working hours. The writer is welcome to work from home or anywhere with an Internet connection. Opportunities to travel to major international auto shows are possible. Photography skills desired but not required. Previous journalism experience also a plus. Journalism students welcome to apply.

Requirements:

Must be freelance
Must be fluent in English (spoken and written)
Expert knowledge of the global automobile industry and high volume car models
Must have own computer with broadband Internet connection
Basic understanding of HTML
Intermediate computer skills with word processing and photo editing software
High competency in Internet usage
Valid driver's license

Job duties:

Search news sources
Identify breaking news stories
Download photos and text (if necessary)
Write story: Summarize main points / Highlight relevancy to related stories / Criticize or comment / 100 to 300 words / Proof read
Upload story to WCF using company's web management system

Please email your Resume / C.V. with 3 sample news stories about recent automotive news topic (150 to 300 words per post) to contact@worldcarfans.com. Only Resume's / C.V.s in English will be accepted.

Personality, attitude and experience matters more than credentials. A decision will be made by January 10, 2008 and all applicants will be notified.

Source - WCF: WorldCarFans.com Seeks Six (6) Automotive Bloggers/Writers/Journalists

cawimmer430 · 12-11-2007, 07:30 AM

Thanks for the news, Tycoon!

Will have to seriously think about this. I would love to do this, but TIME is my biggest problem.

PanterroR · 12-11-2007, 07:31 AM

You are simply born for this job; making money out of something you simply adore - taking pics and writing car reviews...

cawimmer430 · 12-11-2007, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tycoon

You are simply born for this job; making money out of something you simply adore - taking pics and writing car reviews...

Thanks for the vote of confidence and this sounds very interesting. They pay you for this too?

I suck at HTML though...unless someone wants to give me a crash course?

PanterroR · 12-11-2007, 07:43 AM

I'm sure you'd pass all conditions...

If not and since Brian and Co. know you for quite some time, i'd never ever visit WCF again!

cawimmer430 · 12-11-2007, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tycoon

I'm sure you'd pass all conditions...

If not and since Brian and Co. know you for quite some time, i'd never ever visit WCF again!

I really would like to do it. It sounds like a fun job but it also sounds like it will use a lot of my time. That's the hard part. Plus, I imagine the pay isn't so great either. I mean this is something that you do on the side if you have a fulltime, good-paying job. My current job with the Stadtarchiv is decent but also time consuming in some regards. I'll have to think about this real thoroughly.

SDNR · 12-11-2007, 08:08 AM

Do it Chris ......you'll be famous before you know it ...guest appearances on Top Gear, free meals at all the best restaurants .....who knows where it could lead, you might even get to play Mitch in the big screen movie version of Baywatch!!! ....like you always dreamed about.

No seriously Chris, we all have great confidence in your abilities.

PanterroR · 12-11-2007, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob

.....who knows where it could lead, you might even get to play Mitch in the big screen movie version of Baywatch!!! ....like you always dreamed about.

Post of the day!

Yannis · 12-11-2007, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob

.....who knows where it could lead, you might even get to play Mitch in the big screen movie version of Baywatch!!! ....like you always dreamed about..

Post of the month or even the year i would say...

cawimmer430 · 12-11-2007, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob

Do it Chris ......you'll be famous before you know it ...guest appearances on Top Gear, free meals at all the best restaurants .....who knows where it could lead, you might even get to play Mitch in the big screen movie version of Baywatch!!! ....like you always dreamed about.

You forgot to mention going on a date with Vicki Butler-Henderson.

Man, if I get to meet David Hasselhoff if I do this, then I'll do it! That man is a god and should be the president of Germany!

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Originally Posted by Rob

No seriously Chris, we all have great confidence in your abilities.

Thanks for believing me in, kid.

Like I said, I need to think about this and even discuss it with my parents. I need to plan this out.

SDNR · 12-11-2007, 08:23 AM

^^He he ...what is it with the Germans and their fascination with David Hasselhoff?

klier · 12-11-2007, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob

^^He he ...what is it with the Germans and their fascination with David Hasselhoff?

Seriously!

If you adore someone, let it be CHUCK!

Bruce · 12-11-2007, 08:47 AM

Ohh, I'd love to try this out (am already a contributing journalist at AutoSavant.net), but I honestly don't think I'd have the time. Busy enough as it is.

In any event, I also support Christian. You've certainly got the credentials man.

cawimmer430 · 12-11-2007, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob

^^He he ...what is it with the Germans and their fascination with David Hasselhoff?

Well he was big here because of Knight Rider. We could care less about Baywatch.

SDNR · 12-11-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by klier

Seriously!

If you adore someone, let it be CHUCK!

Now come on klier, that's just insane .....there is a limit ....and Chuck is wayyyy beyond it.

klier · 12-11-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob

Now come on klier, that's just insane .....there is a limit ....and Chuck is wayyyy beyond it.

LOL....and you're trying to say David Hasselhof actually is within?

SDNR · 12-11-2007, 12:13 PM

^^Ohh ....that is not good.

Centurion · 12-11-2007, 12:54 PM

Go at it Wimmer, you're well suited for this job. I hope it comes with economic compensation.

cawimmer430 · 12-12-2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Luwalira

Go at it Wimmer, you're well suited for this job. I hope it comes with economic compensation.

Thanks for the vote of confidence, but I didn't see any mention of economic compensation in it. This means that this is something for someone who is gainfully employed and has lots of time. That's not me. My current job pays crap and time is short.

cawimmer430 · 12-16-2007, 07:54 AM

Well I've thought about it a lot and it sounds like a lot of fun, especially the travelling, photographing and writing aspect but there is no financial reward apparently, hence it will take a lot of my time and I won't be getting much out of it (unless the big car magazines pick up on WCF...). As much as I'd like to do it, realistically, I can't.

phaeton · 12-17-2007, 03:57 AM

Have a go submit one article Wimmer you never know

One article won't hurt the City Archive can wait

cawimmer430 · 12-17-2007, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by phaeton

Have a go submit one article Wimmer you never know

One article won't hurt the City Archive can wait

Well maybe I can make a deal with them that I will just submit pictures from auto events. What do you guys think about that?

PanterroR · 12-17-2007, 05:36 AM

Again font size, huh?

Yeah, show them your BMW/Porsche/MB Museum pics and you'll see they won't resist...

cawimmer430 · 12-17-2007, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Tycoon

Again font size, huh?

Yeah, show them your BMW/Porsche/MB Museum pics and you'll see they won't resist...

Whoops! Habit.

Good idea. Let me write up a letter this week and see how it goes.

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