Motoring Writers at Express

[Dr_Hoon]

They want to hire a whole bunch of writers.

Fords (Xtreme Fords, Street Fords) -- Two feature writers

Fast Fours -- Tech/in-depth features

Hot4s -- Production Editor and a Feature Writer

Extreme Performance and Zoom -- Tech/in-depth features

Commodores -- Tech/in-depth features

4WD Custom Guide -- Editor (or someone who can run a mag and knows about fourbies, can be trained up)

4WD Group -- Two Feature writers

Looking for actual enthusiasts with a technical bent for most positions. If you are reading PF then you are probably ok. Looking more for car dudes who can be trained up to write rather than journo-types who know SFA about cars.

[Dr_Hoon]

oh, there are probably ads up in the regular employment ad sites for more details. reply to this thread if you want to know anything.

All positions are fulltime in Syds.

[TJ]

I almost ponder if its worth a move.

[QABB]

Out of interest, what sort of coin does a position like this pay?

[summoner]

You guys should hire TJ. His work is good and he has knowledge. *nods*

[tremolo]

Yeah TJ would be good at this I reckon. He could do a feature in Fast Fords about FG XR6 rentacar burnouts.

Is this a fulltime gig? I wouldn't mind doing this one day but not sure if I have the time. Or talent/qualifications/etc.

[TJ]

tremolo - despite my high % of shit dribbling around these parts, ive written articles for a few years now.

Just comes down to what something like it would pay - due to my own stupid financial decisions i struggle atm, so moving to a new state would mean it needs to pay ok.

[Tripper]

Just comes down to what something like it would pay - due to my own stupid financial decisions i struggle atm, so moving to a new state would mean it needs to pay ok.

TJ might be worth PM to find out pay and location, then us members who live in sydney can help with travel times and travel costs from various locations, you could pay $50+ a week just in toll road fees let alone the petrol assuming you drove to work.

[Dr_Hoon]

Fulltime.

TJ, pm sent.

[Dr_Hoon]

QABB, writing isn't the most well paid job in the world. But there are benefits to the job that can't be measured in money.

To get an idea about pay see the MEA (journo union) website and the agreements they have with most other publishing companies. Express does not have an agreement with the MEA. It'll give you an idea.

[ALLMTR]

QABB, writing isn't the most well paid job in the world. But there are benefits to the job that can't be measured in money.



Biatches??????

I is a good riter and am concidering this ofer

[itsnotagsr]

I hear Damon Dupre is free

[Dr_Hoon]

Biatches??????

I is a good riter and am concidering this ofer

oh, so you want to work for hot fours?

[Dr_Hoon]

oh forgot about hot4s on the list above, fixed.

[2rismo]

Express Media Group
Technical Staff Writer

BLOWERS, BIG V8s, MUSCLE CARS, BURNOUTS…

Do any of these topics excite you? Do you own a modified performance street car?

If you’ve answered yes to these questions, then THIS IS YOUR DREAM JOB!

Express Media Group seeks dedicated and passionate modified car lovers who are involved within the scene to work on Australia’s Toughest Car Magazines, Extreme Performance and Zoom at our Silverwater offices.

You might come from a performance workshop or performance parts store, race your car at the drag strip, take your car to shows or belong to a car club. We’re after the enthusiast that lives and breathes the scene. No tertiary qualifications are required.

The successful applicants will be working as members of an enthusiastic, dedicated and self-motivated team that creates some of the country’s top performance motoring titles. Make a living from your passion for extreme performance cars!

These positions are strictly full-time.

Please forward your CV and cover letter to:

Ben Hosking
Express Motoring Group
50 Silverwater Rd
Silverwater NSW 2128

Or via email: ben.hosking@emgroup.com.au

[race6.3l]

How long before they offload them like last time?

[stumbles]

Sounds like a good short term career.

[Southo]

How long before they offload them like last time?

I was thinking the same thing...

The Magazine industry is very volatile.. Express is no different, I guess the way they have handled many of their "clean ups" is what makes Express stand apart....

[Dr_Hoon]

Yeah I think they've tried the minimalist staff thing.

[Bermo]

PM stoney on here.....

[bigmuz]

I'm happy to write a technical column to match Dirty Stuff from SM; the main difference would be the amount of swearing.

[BoganDAVE]

I'm happy to write a technical column to match Dirty Stuff from SM; the main difference would be the lack of actual facts
:D

[10sec rx7]

ill write one... i have perfect spelling and grammer.. LOL

[BoganDAVE]

ill write one... i have perfect spelling and grammer.. LOL

I think Garrett already have someone to do their copy

:p

[10sec rx7]

and i swear too much as well LOL

[Dr_Hoon]

and i swear too much as well LOL

you'll fit in no worries cunt!

[adviliax]

How long before they offload them like last time?

Up to a year... if you're lucky! Otherwise, give it 6 weeks and you'll be out of work. Express have a habit of letting their staff go on a regular basis.

[Jim]

do they pay more than $40k p/a yet?

[Dr_Hoon]

edit: yep

depends how much experience you have, youngish editorial assistant wouldn't earn that anywhere

they are after technical writers, so if you can demonstrate your worth then you can negotiate

[Jim]

cool...

last time I looked at this role it was relying more on love for the industry than solid pay.

[2rismo]

Looking for another writer. If you know anyone it is immediate start.

[Dr_Hoon]

You get to work with me!

Huzzah!

[TJ]

Somehow you fuckers gotta make this shit inter-state.
fml

[2rismo]

Somehow you fuckers gotta make this shit inter-state.
fml

Move.

[TJ]

Haha we had this discussion the other day :)

[BoganDAVE]

TJ, birds in newcastle are easy, you will get laid

[TJ]

They could hang with me in the cardboard box Id have to live in :(

[Marv]

Come to Woy Woy.

There is a bit of a scene.

Aye.

:)

[TJ]

Ive already had a genuine discussion with Adrian about it.

Simply cant afford it with my commitments here.

However, fingers crossed and moons aligned youll be seeing some shit dribbled with my name on it sooner rather then later in some express mags.

[myliberty]

If I worked at hot4's as an editor, it would result in a magazine full of pics with captions like [that's shit] [your car sucks] [why did you bother] [looked better stock]

[Billzilla]

What sort of stuff do you want written?

[BeverlyHillsCop]

I'm keen.

[Uncle]

TJ, birds in newcastle are easy, you will get laid

:yup::h5: