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Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« on: March 20, 2011, 09:34:23 AM »
Hey everyone - I'm looking for someone who wants to live the dream and get paid for it.   :cheers:

Camper Trailer Australia needs a roving journo/ photographer to wander around this beautiful country taking pictures and writing stories along the way. It's a full time gig and you don't have to be based in Melbourne, or any other place for that matter. You just have to be hardworking, a good shooter, be able to write and have a passion for offroad touring.

Anyone who thinks they may be the right person for the job, please email me at: carlisle.rogers@traderclassifieds.com.au with a sample of your photography and writing.

Happy travelling!  8)

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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2011, 09:51:09 AM »
Calling GURich :)
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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2011, 04:50:45 PM »
Pick me! Pick me! :laugh:
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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2011, 05:11:01 PM »
Calling GURich :)

I'll second that  ;D
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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2011, 05:29:20 PM »
Bugger ,15 years too late!!  :'(WHere were you when I was travelin round oz!!
I dont mind going to work, its the 8 hours  i have to wait to go home again that annoys me.

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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2011, 07:00:54 PM »
I'll take it, just have to flog my job off 1st.....any takers ?

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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2011, 07:11:59 PM »


I'd love to Live The Dream and Get Paid For It ... but your timing is totally out Carlisle.  How about giving me a call in say ... 5 years?

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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2011, 09:59:01 PM »
Hi Carlisle,

My partner and I along with our 2 year old daughter aresetting ourselves up at the moment to do just that. We will be taking 2 years off towing our NEW camper trailer.
My partner is a keen photographer with both of more than capable of short story writing.

If we sound like a family you would be interested in, drop us a line.

Kind regards,

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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2011, 10:09:15 PM »
Calling GURich :)
I'll second that  ;D

I'm listening  ;D
mmm Sounds like a great opportunity!

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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2011, 10:14:50 PM »
Wallabyshane,

Mate - do you have any pics/ words you can send through to that email address (editor@campertraileraustralia.com.au)? Love to see them!
Two years off, eh? That's a good start, it's a big country. What are you driving/ towing?

Carlisle

Hi Carlisle,

My partner and I along with our 2 year old daughter aresetting ourselves up at the moment to do just that. We will be taking 2 years off towing our NEW camper trailer.
My partner is a keen photographer with both of more than capable of short story writing.

If we sound like a family you would be interested in, drop us a line.

Kind regards,

Wallabyshane
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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2011, 10:26:58 PM »
Carlisle,
 As the father of two teenage (well almost in one instance) girls I just have to say - I hate you :'(
Why, O' why do you come up with this offer now.  Please give me few years, and this sole parent will be more than happy to run away and describe in all the glorious details my pleasure in doing so!!!

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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2011, 12:33:19 PM »
I'll take it, just have to flog my job off 1st.....any takers ?

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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2011, 03:17:53 PM »
I'm listening  ;D
mmm Sounds like a great opportunity!

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Rich

Come on Rich you know you want to >:D >:D >:D >:D

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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2011, 06:51:04 PM »
I asked the boss about this tonight and she didnt say no, I wonder if I could handle it. Might just have to see what it entails

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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2011, 09:35:20 PM »
Hey CTA i know you started this thread to fish out Speewa  >:D but he has not taken your bait (yet)
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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #15 on: March 23, 2011, 08:03:32 PM »
Carlisle

I am taking a group of 15 to the Cape this year if you are keen for me to submit a story let me know.

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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #16 on: March 25, 2011, 11:37:15 AM »
Mark,

I'd love to cover your trip. When are you headed up?

I'm going into Arakun at the start of September for a bit of barra fishing!

Carlisle

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I am taking a group of 15 to the Cape this year if you are keen for me to submit a story let me know.

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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #17 on: March 25, 2011, 01:29:53 PM »
Carlisle

The dates are 25th June to the 10 July. Let me know what you want.

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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #18 on: March 25, 2011, 04:56:31 PM »
Carlisle,
We are currently travelling Aus. At the moment we are perched in Cairns working to put some more money in the bank to carry on, who knows where this will take us? Would be interested to have a chat and find out if this could work for both of us.

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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #19 on: March 25, 2011, 05:03:20 PM »
CTA send me a message on the oldest radio station in the world . WII FM . I am listening to " Whats In It  For Me ". Tell me more  :cheers:
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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #20 on: March 26, 2011, 05:00:44 AM »
People need to realize that all magazines are a business created to make a profit. Quite often, especially when it comes to low volume freelance contributors they rely on the fact that most people will get caught up in the hype of having their picture or story in a magazine and not really worry how much they will get paid. That is clearly evident with the excitement in myswag when a swagger gets published. As it is a job you need to calculate you total hourly rate, expenses, and what you end up with. It also might be worth considering how this relates to the total revenue generated buy the magazine.
Just a thought.
 
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 As this in the general section and not the showroom then I consider it up for general comment....
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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #21 on: March 26, 2011, 06:49:23 AM »
Darren, I have no doubt you are correct. The hourly rate would be very low and when you take in expenses you would be luckly to come out in front.
On the other side, if your already out there travelling it could be looked at as extra pocket money.

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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #22 on: March 26, 2011, 12:46:45 PM »
Darren,

We have a standard rate that we pay per page for contributions to the magazine, which is in the top 90% of rates for any magazine in the country. That is for everyone, including Myswaggers.
You are right, mags are generally unforthcoming with money. I was a freelancer for 10 years and got paid anywhere between 5-70 cents a word, depending on the client. If I travelled for a story and billed for my hours, I'd be a millionaire already.
But we do our best to look after you guys. And I'll always pay top money for a real story from real people...especially if the photography is good!

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As it is a job you need to calculate you total hourly rate, expenses, and what you end up with.
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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #23 on: March 26, 2011, 12:56:52 PM »
Are you kidding me Carlisle! where was this job in Jan 09?

If I can convince the 15 yo daughter to go again can I have the job?
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Re: Live the dream with Camper Trailer Australia
« Reply #24 on: March 26, 2011, 01:14:09 PM »
Darren,
We have a standard rate that we pay per page for contributions to the magazine, which is in the top 90% of rates for any magazine in the country. That is for everyone, including Myswaggers.
You are right, mags are generally unforthcoming with money. I was a freelancer for 10 years and got paid anywhere between 5-70 cents a word, depending on the client. If I travelled for a story and billed for my hours, I'd be a millionaire already.
But we do our best to look after you guys. And I'll always pay top money for a real story from real people...especially if the photography is good!

Carlisle
 

This was not a shot at you but more a word of warning as i know a few people that have done this kind of work. And as you say Not every one is fair.

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