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08/31/2008 11:58:11 PM · #1 |
Host Needed for Television Series: Photography & Travel
Major Television production company seeks Professional Photographer with a passion for travel and cultures to host national television series. In addition to a great photographic eye, professional credentials and portfolio, must have a sense of adventure, fun and a real love of exploring other countries and cultures. Must be male, between the ages of 30 and 50.
Send C/V, samples of work, head shot and video of you on camera toâ€Â¦
Photo.Showhost@gmail.com (electronic submissions preferred)
Send hard copies to:
Coordinator, Television Editorial Development
Attn: Photo Series Host
1145 17th St. NW
Washington DC, 20036
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09/01/2008 02:35:09 AM · #2 |
Had to be male....sheez....no fair!
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09/01/2008 02:50:53 AM · #3 |
A 'gmail' address ??
Are you sure this isn't a scam ?
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09/01/2008 04:45:49 AM · #4 |
Pretty sure this is a scam. I don't think the National Geographic Society have any problems getting a pro photographer from their own ranks to do a tv show...
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09/01/2008 08:23:53 AM · #5 |
| I would first think scam due to the email too but since he does work in the tv business I would have to think otherwise...of course he may not know it's a scam either. |
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09/01/2008 09:45:34 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by Jedusi:
A 'gmail' address ??
Are you sure this isn't a scam ? |
Pretty sure it's not a scam.
Got it from a friend, of a friend.
What's wrong with gmail? Too conventional?
I guess there is always a chance.
Originally posted by hanserik:
Pretty sure this is a scam. I don't think the National Geographic Society have any problems getting a pro photographer from their own ranks to do a tv show... |
Where do you see National Geographic Society?
Message edited by author 2008-09-01 09:55:03.
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09/01/2008 09:54:36 AM · #7 |
woohoo!! woohoo!!
I got that job!! :D
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09/01/2008 10:36:23 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by Man_Called_Horse:
Where do you see National Geographic Society? |
Headquarters
National Geographic Society
1145 17th Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036-4688
R.
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09/01/2008 10:46:26 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by Man_Called_Horse:
Where do you see National Geographic Society? |
Headquarters
National Geographic Society
1145 17th Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036-4688
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The name of the production company, or the company was not given to me.
I had no idea this was from the NGS.
Originally posted by hanserik:
I don't think the National Geographic Society have any problems getting a pro photographer from their own ranks to do a tv show... |
Pretty standard "cattle call".
All production companies put out a blanket audition for all potential actors, in this case photographers.
They probably do have some photographers in mind, but like any company, want to cover all their bases to make sure they got the best of the best to choose from.
Kind of like 'American Idol' when they tour the nation to find the best talent available, and widdle away from there.
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09/01/2008 10:52:34 AM · #10 |
If they ask for money, then it is a scam.
If they want to see your portfolio, then I would have to differ.
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09/01/2008 12:31:44 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Man_Called_Horse:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by Man_Called_Horse:
Where do you see National Geographic Society? |
Headquarters
National Geographic Society
1145 17th Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036-4688
R. |
The name of the production company, or the company was not given to me.
I had no idea this was from the NGS.
Originally posted by hanserik:
I don't think the National Geographic Society have any problems getting a pro photographer from their own ranks to do a tv show... |
Pretty standard "cattle call".
All production companies put out a blanket audition for all potential actors, in this case photographers. |
I agree 100%: why WOULDN'T they go ahead and cast their nets? They may very well have someone in mind, sure, but that doesn't mean they're unaware that there might be someone out there who's a perfect fit for what they want to do, and of whom they've never heard.
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09/01/2008 12:41:18 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Man_Called_Horse:
Originally posted by Jedusi:
A 'gmail' address ??
Are you sure this isn't a scam ? |
Pretty sure it's not a scam.
Got it from a friend, of a friend.
What's wrong with gmail? Too conventional?
I guess there is always a chance.
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I would question a gmail address simply because most companies with any profile would want to try and get their own name in their email address. ie askngs@nationalgeographic.com . . or whatever
gmail doesn't smack of corporate - it comes across as an individual (possibly working out of bedroom or attic) :- )
But hey - I could be wrong
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09/01/2008 12:43:18 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by Man_Called_Horse:
Pretty standard "cattle call".
All production companies put out a blanket audition for all potential actors, in this case photographers. |
I agree 100%: why WOULDN'T they go ahead and cast their nets? They may very well have someone in mind, sure, but that doesn't mean they're unaware that there might be someone out there who's a perfect fit for what they want to do, and of whom they've never heard.
R. |
Not sure in this case, but sometimes there's a legal requirement that a job be "publicly posted" ...
Originally posted by Jedusi:
I would question a gmail address simply because most companies with any profile would want to try and get their own name in their email address. ie askngs@nationalgeographic.com . . or whatever
gmail doesn't smack of corporate - it comes across as an individual (possibly working out of bedroom or attic) :- )
But hey - I could be wrong |
Yesterday I heard an blurb for the CBS Radio network adverstising department, soliciting advertisers ... the contact email address was ___@msn.com ...
Message edited by author 2008-09-01 12:46:24. |
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09/01/2008 12:44:57 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by Jedusi:
I would question a gmail address simply because most companies with any profile would want to try and get their own name in their email address. ie askngs@nationalgeographic.com . . or whatever
gmail doesn't smack of corporate - it comes across as an individual (possibly working out of bedroom or attic) :- )
But hey - I could be wrong |
Arguably, National Geographic didn't WANT their name on this particular "casting call" because they'd be deluged with wannabes? I donno, just a thought... In any case, whoever's overseeing the casting call is probably someone hired by NG (assuming this is a legit thing) to do just that, so they wouldn't HAVE email through the NG server, was my first thought.
But heck, I donno... The one most likely amongst us to know would be the OP, he being in the biz and all, and he seems to feel this is probably legit...
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09/01/2008 12:51:01 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
But heck, I donno... The one most likely amongst us to know would be the OP, he being in the biz and all, and he seems to feel this is probably legit...
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WHOOOOOO, I just want to say that if anyone loses money, or finds themselves tied up wearing speedos, a gag in your mouth, and some fat Asian hovering over you with drool pouring out his mouth and body odor consuming the air you are allowed to breath, don't blame me.
Applicant beware.
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09/01/2008 01:05:34 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by Man_Called_Horse:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
But heck, I donno... The one most likely amongst us to know would be the OP, he being in the biz and all, and he seems to feel this is probably legit...
R. |
WHOOOOOO, I just want to say that if anyone loses money, or finds themselves tied up wearing speedos, a gag in your mouth, and some fat Asian hovering over you with drool pouring out his mouth and body odor consuming the air you are allowed to breath, don't blame me.
Applicant beware. |
Yikes - you have thought about this possibility WAY too much . . I'm just going to go and check the doors are locked . . |
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09/01/2008 01:21:41 PM · #17 |
This job is posted in numerous photography forums, and (surprise!) DPC is the only place where conspiracy theories are abounding about it, as far as I can see. Had someone been asked to send in a case of unmarked bills to a Nigerian address or something, I'd be right there on the conspiracy bandwagon, but this seems pretty normal.
One fly in the ointment for anyone interested in this opportunity... in several of the other places I found this posting, it also mentions: "**Materials must be submitted by 8/27/08 for consideration."
Message edited by author 2008-09-01 13:22:33. |
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09/01/2008 01:30:17 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by alanfreed:
One fly in the ointment for anyone interested in this opportunity... in several of the other places I found this posting, it also mentions: "**Materials must be submitted by 8/27/08 for consideration." |
No probs for anyone in the UK - we're only in the 9th month here and this gives us until the 27th month (jeepers but it's going to be a long year this year . . ) |
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09/01/2008 01:33:55 PM · #19 |
DPC is full of scared little girls. You need not worry, they are looking for men, not little girls, you are all safe to play with your dollies...
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