Dallas Magazine Job

[sulla]

Found this job but I do not live close enough to Dallas to make it worth while. But for you guys in Dallas take a look http://dallas.craigslist.org/med/181769048.html

[brad]

That posting is full of code words that say to me "We aren't going to pay you" or "Aren't going to pay you much" or "You'll be happy to work here just for the creds."


You can't eat creds.

[DallasAG]

Looks interesting. I sent them an email to get a little bit more information. I'll let you guys know what they say. I probably don't have time to commit to something like this, but hopefully someone on here might find it helpful...

[sulla]

Here just to save time is the ad. At the bottom is how much they pay.

We are currently looking for a staff photographer to round out are small, but effective magazine editorial team to help cover and document the Dallas scene. This job is perfect for the recent photo grad wanting mucho editorial photography tear sheets to boost their portfolio. Here the skinny on what you need to get this job:

What you need:
• own professional digital photo gear. This means digital slr, multiple lenses, and some portable flash set-up
• know how to use your gear efficiently and professionally
• organized and good communicator
• flexible schedule
• mode of transportation
• a passion for magazine and editorial photography
• understand deadlines and attention to details

Type of photography you will be doing:
• Food & Drink on location
• People and Portrait on location
• Interiors & Architecture
• Events and Gatherings
• Live Music and Art Displays
• Club & Bar nights

We provide a monthly wage, coordination and information for coverage needed, compensation for travel and expenses other than photography, and mucho bravado for working for the bestest, and fastest growing magazine in texas... and pages of tear sheets every month of your best work.

What not to expect:
• This is not a full-time position, so no full-time wage or benefits, no studio, no cubicle...
• Cover and feature assignments, although they may come in time after some experience
• Per photo compensation, thus the reason it’s a staff position. You get the same if we run twenty photos, or twelve each month.

please send resume, cover letter, and links to portfolio or jpg samples [keep the size under 2mb]
to careers@envymags.com

this job is not everyone, serious candidates only! If you do not have a flexible schedule or the desire to cover Dallas culture and nightlife, do not apply.


Job location is Dallas

Compensation: $500 per month

This is a part-time job.

[DEMDeepEllumMusic]

Looks like little to no pay after all your expenses and they are not even consistant in their ad when they say per photo compensation then say the opposite right after that. Looks like they want a general gofer photographer which means that you will be driving all over the metroplex covering whatever is their whim and if they don't give you travel consideration then that $500 a month can disapear real quick and you find yourself working for under $10 an hour.
Registrar: IN2NET NETWORK, INC.
Whois-Server:whois.in2net.com
----------------------------------------
Registrant:
Envy Magazine
Envy Magazine
Houston, TX 77007
US

Domain name: ENVYMAGS.COM

Administrative Contact:
Runyan, Alan alan@enfoldsystems.com
4617 Montrose Boulevard
Suite C215
Houston, TX 77006
US
713-942-2377 Fax: 832-201-8856

Technical Contact:
Runyan, Alan alan@enfoldsystems.com
4617 Montrose Boulevard
Houston, TX 77098
US
713-530-5244 Fax: 832-201-8856
http://plone.org/about/team



Now this ad may pay a bit more but who wants to shoot this type of stuff?
http://dallas.craigslist.org/med/179434690.html
http://www.eventthemecentral.com/search.asp?search=all
You surely wouldn't put this in your portfolio!

[Abel]

I am very familiar with Envy Magazine...

I've shot a bunch of shows and stuff right along side one of their photogs here in houston...

For those that are looking to get into concerts and stuff this is a great opportunity since I know they get into a lot of them here in houston.

they also shoot a lot of parties and such at clubs, special events etc..

its a great opportunity if you ask me... of course you cant live off of their payment but its definitely something to consider doing along with your normal gigs etc.

[DEMDeepEllumMusic]

How long has the mag been around? Monthly?
So I guess they are legit and expanding out of the Houston market?
May look into this then.
I wonder why the website is just a parked domain?

[Abel]

Its a monthly mag here in houston... not sure how long its been around... maybe a year if not less than..

Envy's site:
http://www.envyhouston.com/

[DallasAG]

Thanks for the info Abel...

They still haven't responded, but I have been looking for an opportunity to shoot more concerts and events around Dallas. Good to know they're legit.

[Redmouse]

Party, clubs, social life shots pay about $50. Cover and main article are $200. Unless that's changed in the past 2 months or so. Of course like the ad says, use your own equipment.

[DEMDeepEllumMusic]

There My Space says that they have been around for 2 years in Houston, they also have a Dallas My Space page up.
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=88525382
I guess they decided to go with the envy mag domain since a relatively new club in Dallas picked up the envy dallas domain already.
May drop them a line still looking into it. Since this town does get a bit crazy at times I would assume that they will have several stringers on call to shoot for them to cover all the scene.

[Ph0t0g]

If anyone is seriously looking at the possibilty of trying this out, and I'm not saying its a bad thing, make sure and see that you keep the copyright to your images, it may help make up for the low pay at some point in the future. If you combine the tear sheets along with keeping the rights it may not be a bad gig for someone wanting to break into the biz. But put the rights in writing.

Good Luck

[txphotog]

Get everything in writing if someone does go with this deal. Dont work cheap- $50 doesnt buy much gas these days.

[AndrewCCM]

Don't I know it...I drive a Tahoe and a typical wedding in Dallas (driving from Arlington) can cost me $40 in gas when all said and done (rehearsal/ceremony/reception). UGH!

Thinking about trading the badboy in, but they want to take me to the cleaners on depreciation. Soooo...probably keeping it..