Calling All Journalists... Do You Have What It Takes?
US Franchise News is actively seeking quality journalists, highly skilled in the interview process as well as the written editorial. The ideal candidate will be well versed in writing SEO (search engine optimized) copy for the franchise or related industry and accomplished in producing press releases and news articles - those of which are unique, informative and newsworthy in addition to conforming to the high standards of good press release etiquette.
The selected journalists chosen to represent US Franchise News will have their photos and professional bios featured on the US Franchise News.com media page. This national promotion will serve to expose your journalism skills and available services in front of thousands of franchisors nationwide in an effort to attract their interest for the purpose of acquiring their account.
As this is a position that demands persistence, diligence and adept interviewing skills;
US Franchise News is seeking hands-on journalists who will not limit themselves to the writing assignments obtained exclusively through the USFN organization but whom are also proactive in their quest to obtain further writing assignments of franchisors by way of their own efforts.
Pay Schedule: Journalists will receive 70% of the total proceeds for assignments generated through the USFN organization and 100% of the total proceeds for assignments generated by the journalist. Payment rendered within 10 days of receipt of good funds.
Requirements of Journalists:
-Initial Press Release is offered free of charge to each client as a goodwill gesture.
-Each journalist will be assigned specific industries in which they will report on. Of these assigned categories, you will need to submit (2) Industry News Articles to US Franchise News as representation of your work style which will be subject to publication on US Franchise News at a later date.
-You will be required to have a fax line or ample accessibility thereof, Email correspondence and long-distance accessibility.
Requirements of Clients:
-Franchise clients must sign our authorization release forms authorizing US Franchise News to publish or reprint in whole or part the statements, pictures, endorsements or quotations retrieved from the interviews and applicable sources.
-Also required is their compliance to provide a link from their website directly to their article on US Franchise News.com. This authorization form is encompassed within the "Franchise Interview Outline" and must be signed and in receipt of prior to the interview process.
USFN Media Fees:
Press Releases (350-400 word count) Fee $199.00
Industry News Articles (550-600 word count) $279.00
All Articles submitted will be considered the copyright property of US Franchise News
To apply to become a Journalist for US Franchise News, please send an email containing your bio/resume and samples of your work to Editor@USFranchiseNews.com.
About the Author
Jason Lynch is the Webmaster for http://www.usfranchisenews.com, the industry source for franchise news and information on franchise opportunities.