Outdoor Project is spearheading a completely unique approach to publishing the highest quality information. We have created a hybrid approach somewhere in between crowd-sourced content development and paid contractor journalism similar to traditional print magazines.
Here's how it works...
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We are seeking the most talented and energetic outdoor enthusiasts living in Oregon and Washington to help add fun, informative and inspiring content to the website.
Outdoor Project is a curated publication. At this point, due to limited editorial resources, we are balancing the need for adding adventure content with our ability to maintain a hi bar for quality of our media and reliability of informative content.
To apply to become an Outdoor Project Contributor please submit the following:
- 8 photos from your last favorite adventure
If you have an online portfolio that will suffice as well. Please include the URL. - A written description of that adventure (max 300 words).
1. Choose an adventure
Currently, Outdoor Project is looking for coverage of the following adventure types:
Special Lodging (ie, cabins, lookout towers)
Campgrounds + Campsites
Hiking + Backpacking
Mountaineering
Mountain Biking
Cycle Touring
Swimming Holes + Cliff Jumping
Floating
Canoe + Kayaking (flat water)
Rafting + Kayaking (white water)
Wildlife Viewing
Ocean Beaches/Shores
Hot Springs
Snow Shoeing
X-Country Skiing
Downhill Backcountry Skiing
Sledding
Ice Skating (outdoors only)
Special Destinations (ie, geological landmarks, viewpoints, historic sites, etc.)2. Submit an adventure
We are looking for Contributors to submit 3 things once you've gone out on an adventure:
1. Media (photo and/or video)
8-20 edited photos and/or a short film roughly 2-5 min. in length
2. Trip Report + Highlights
3. GPS Data + Field Notes
3. Get Rewards/$$$
In return for your involvement as a Contributor, Outdoor Project will provide a platform where you can promote your work and you will be enrolled in our Contributor Rewards Program. Here's how it works:
1. Contributor submits adventure
2. Contributor gets Adventure Points (AP)
Based on the degrees of effort required for covering different adventure types, AP for each type ranges, for example:
- 1-50 site campground = 4 AP
- Summiting Mt. Hood = 8 AP
3. AP are converted to free membership
4. At a distinct, threshold, AP are converted to Sponsonship + Pro Deals from partnering retailers (in progress).
5. Every season (winter/summer) fun Prizes are awarded to outstanding Contributors.
For example: prizes for most AP, or best submission.
6. At specific increments, AP are converted to Annual + Perennial Units
10% of all revenue is distributed annually amongst all Contributors (OP staff are not included)
Annual Units are accrued and paid out in 1 year. Perennial Units are accrued in one year, but paid out every year as long as the business is in operation.
