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Demand Media - Freelancing for Filmmakers and Writers

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Whether you are looking for supplementary or substantial income for freelance work, or you're a publisher or company that needs expert marketing assistance, Demand Studios is a professional and reliable resource.

Overview of Demand Media:

Demand Media is an online production studio that works with editors, writers, and filmmakers to generate high quality content for the web. Demand Media has generated content for well-known websites such as LiveSTRONG, eHow, and Trails.com, and also employs patented analytics to help build web traffic. For freelance writers, copy editors, and filmmakers alike, Demand Media is a great way to generate a little extra income by working from home.

From the perspective of filmmakers and writers generating content for Demand Media, this marketing expertise will help you develop the skills you need to expand your personal brand. By working with Demand, you'll get insight into making videos that appeal to wide audiences, and web publishing techniques to increase search hits.

Demand Media for Filmmakers:

Demand Media is always looking for independent filmmakers with creative visions to produce short web videos for a variety of sites. In order to work for Demand, you'll need to provide your own recording equipment, including an HD camera, and equipment for professional quality lighting and sound. You'll also need to be competent with video shooting and directing, and editing the video in post-production.

If you have the skills and equipment to work for Demand, you can get started by applying online at the Demand Media website. The application process is clear and straight-forward - you'll just need to provide your name and email address, and state which positions you are interested in. For the filmmaker application, you'll also need to submit a link to an online video you've done. In addition, you'll need to list the model of your camera, and what kind of sound equipment you have, and also state which video editing program you use. You'll also have a chance to attach a resume and list any additional experience you have with video production and filmmaking. Demand will get back to you in a few days to let you know if you've been accepted.

Demand Media for Writers:

Using the same application page as applying to be a filmmaker for Demand Media, you can also apply to be a writer or copy editor. If you are skilled in several of these areas, you can apply for more than one position. If you're applying to be a writer for Demand, you'll need to provide writing samples with your application, and also provide a link to an online article that you've published. The article must list you as an author to qualify for your application. You'll also have the chance to attach a resume and list other writing experience you may have. Don't be discouraged if you lack professional or freelance writing experience -Demand needs people that have a variety of knowledge sets, and suggests that you highlight your areas of expertise on your application.

Demand Media for Publishers:

If you're looking for expert assistance for your company's marketing strategies, Demand Media offers a variety of services to grow your brand. To increase your Internet presence and online traffic, you need to increase the amount of 'smart' content on your website. Demand Media not only generates high-quality content from videos, how-to articles, and product reviews, but also makes this content highly-searchable. By making sure the title of each article or video includes popular search terms, and by including hyperlinked terms within the article and popular meta-data, Demand increases the amount of traffic of your website. In addition, you can be sure that the content generated by Demand is edited by copy editors with years of print experience.

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