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Get paid to create content for ActNow! 29/08/09

by Jessica Bell

ActNow is on the lookout for its next Cash for Comments team—and you could be part of it!!

The Cash for Comments team is a crew of enthusiastic young people (aged 16-25) commissioned to create written and multimedia content on current issues for the ActNow website.

Members of the Cash for Comments team will have the opportunity to:

  • Receive face-to-face training in content development (writing, video and photography).
  • Pitch ideas and create content for ActNow for a 4 month period
  • Have their work published on the ActNow website
  • Have their work syndicated in other media
  • Get paid for their work!

HOW TO APPLY:
If you’ve got what it takes to entertain, inform, spark debate, and leave your audience wanting more, send an application to the ActNow team.

There are 2 STEPS to the application process:

  1. Create a piece of content

To apply to be part of the Cash for Comments team, you need to create ONE piece of content addressing the topic:

“The biggest challenge that Australia faces is….”

The content must be presented in one of the following formats:

  • A 300 word opinion piece; OR
  • 1-2 minute video; OR
  • A photo gallery with 3-5 images and a 100 word story attached
  1. Tell us about yourself

Please include your Resume AND 200 words about yourself in any style.

OTHER STUFF
Please note:

  • Successful applicants will need to be available to attend a free content creation workshop in Sydney in October (flights and expenses covered by ActNow).
  • Unsuccessful applicants might not be contacted
  • Chosen applicants will need an Australian Business Number (ABN) before publication of their first paid piece

CONTACT INFORMATION
Applications can be sent by email to actnow@inspire.org.au or by post to:

ActNow Cash for Comments Applications
The Inspire Foundation
PO BOX 1790 Rozelle
NSW 2039

If you have any questions please contact Jessica Bell, ActNow Project Manager jess@inspire.org.au or phone (02) 8585 9315. Visit the ActNow website

Applications close midnight Friday 18th September, 2009