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The OutdoorWire is always on the lookout for quality content and good new people as contributors or staff members. The primary qualities we are seeking in new staff members are:

• An in depth knowledge of and enthusiasm for their preferred mode of outdoor recreation.
• A desire to share their knowledge with other enthusiasts.
• Integrity, a strong work ethic, and the ability to make and keep commitments & deadlines.
• The ability to write well or have another useful skill that is needed at OutdoorWire.
• A familiarity with computers, the Internet, World Wide Web and FTP. A knowledge of, or the ability to learn, advanced HTML, CSS & web page creation.
• A willingness to work within a larger organization and to abide by the rules, policies and standards of OutdoorWire and to maintain a professional demeanor when acting as a representative of OutdoorWire.
• A long term commitment to OutdoorWire and to excellence.

Although we will accept casual contributions of content from people, anybody who desires to join the OutdoorWire as a regular contributor and/or a permanent staff member will be required to sign an OutdoorWire Contributing Staff Agreement.

• Download a OutdoorWire Copyright Agreement for a Casual Contributor
  • OutdoorWire Freelance Copyright & License Agreement - PDF file
    (mail completed agreement to OutdoorWire, Inc. at the address below)

All OutdoorWire editorial staff and regular contributors are required to have regular use or access to a computer with Internet capabilities including E-mail and WWW access, a camera and an ability to scan and submit photos in electronic format - (this can be done with a digital camera, a personal scanner or scanning service, or by most film developing services).

Some of the benefits of being on staff

Most editorial staff and contributors positions are volunteer positions done out of a pure love for the activity. However, depending on your position, status, and tenure at OutdoorWire, you may find that there are benefits to being on staff and you may be eligible for select staff incentive programs.

These possible benefits and incentives may include but are not limited to: the ability to help others in your sport/activity, an opportunity to communicate with a larger common community of enthusiasts, publicity, admittance into events that you may be covering for OutdoorWire, the opportunity to participate in OutdoorWire sponsored projects or product reviews, OutdoorWire merchandise, cash payments for specific work, eligibility to participate in OutdoorWire revenue sharing plans, and long term eligibility to receive 4x4Wire stock.

All benefits, incentives, and incentive plans are at the discretion of the management of the OutdoorWire and are subject to change, modification or amendments. All positions and programs are subject to specific requirements which may not be disclosed on this page.

• Download a OutdoorWire Copyright Agreement for a Casual Contributor
  • OutdoorWire Staff & Contributors Agreement PDF file
    (mail completed agreement to OutdoorWire, Inc. at the address below)

Still interested?

Send us an e-mail here to [ newstaff@4x4Wire.com ] describing to us what you would like to do and why you would be a good staff member. Please also indicate something about your outdoor or off-road experience, your computer and HTML skills, where you live, and of course your contact information.

For a look at the OutdoorWire's Mission Statement [click here]

Our current staffing needs:

• Columnists
• Chevy Editor, Staff & Contributors.
• Dodge Editor, Staff & Contributors.
• Ford Staff & Contributors.
• Nissan Editor, Staff & Contributors.
• Suzuki Editor, Staff & Contributors.
• IH Editor, Staff & Contributors.
• Other 4x4 Staff - all vehicles welcome, contact us for details.
• Camping Editor, Staff & Contributors.
• Photo/Media Gallery Staff & Contributors.

Contacting the OutdoorWire

• OutdoorWire, Inc.
  • PO Box 1057
  • Lakeside, CA 92040
  • Fax (619) 390-1705