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HELP WANTED: Write For Barn Finds!

Have you always dreamed of becoming an automotive journalist? Here’s your chance! We are looking for a few people to add to our team of talented writers. All you need to have is an automotive obsession and the ability to write. This is a paid position and you can work from anywhere. Keep reading to learn how to apply.

Applicants Should Be Able To:

  • Follow written instructions.
  • Write complete sentences.
  • Use correct punctuation.
  • Research automotive history.
  • WordPress experience is a plus.

How To Apply:

  1. Find one vehicle that you think fits the theme of the site.
  2. Write a 4-paragraph post using the same format we do.
  3. Email the story and a paragraph about yourself to apply@barnfinds.com

Posts can be written in a word processor and then attached to your email. Remember that plagiarism is not acceptable. Pay will be based on your ability to publish without edits. These instructions may seem simple, but this is all we need to determine if you’re a good fit. Applications are due Tuesday night (September 12th) but don’t delay!

Comments

  1. Avatar 370zpp Member

    This is potentially a unique opportunity for the right person.

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    • HoA Howard A Member

      Crabby old truck drivers need not apply,,, :)

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      • Avatar BigBlocksRock

        Hey! I resemble that remark.;)

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      • Avatar Lincoln B Member

        Crabby old truck mechanics need not apply.

        Like 1
      • Avatar LMK

        Howard A, You’d be great at this….

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      • Avatar John Eder

        @LMK

        Howard A writes for BF: “…and then, when I was 12…” 😉

        (actually, he would be great, but this sounds suspiciously like work…)

        Like 1
      • Avatar Woofer Member

        Well, I guess that eliminates me Howard A, 45 years driving trucks. I have good days and bad days. Plus I only know stuff about Fords and Mercurys and I hate cheebies. I’m out, sorry.

        Like 1
      • HoA Howard A Member

        Don’t worry folks, I’m far too opinionated to be a writer here. Writers need to be open minded,( check), honest( check) and sing the praises of the least likely vehicles,( no check) whether they actually like them or not. It’s not their job to express personal feelings, something I obviously have little control over.

        Like 6
      • Avatar John Irwin

        I’m a crabby old truck driver 😂😂😂😂 40 years in the grind but I think I’d be a really dumb journalist 😁😁😀

        Like 1
    • Avatar LilLost2

      I always manage to miss chance’s like this! But then again I would just write about Squarebody’s cause I’m in love with them! And I’m sure alot of folks would get tired of reading about them!

      Like 2
  2. Avatar Jennifer Brown

    I think this is perfect for my husband. He has been rebuilding muscle cars since the 60’s, not to mention he is a mechanic by trade. He is like a walking encyclopedia of classic cars! Application on the way.

    Like 22
  3. Avatar montagna_lunga

    Satch? SATCH!! Should I?

    xoxoxo Phelpsie

    Like 4
    • Avatar losgatos_dale

      but…wordpress? Learn something new? Heck those two turbos are still in the yard!

      Like 1
  4. Avatar Mike

    Given people’s use of smart phone texting short hand, requiring people to write complete sentences might be too high of a hurdle to clear.

    Like 61
    • Avatar Acton Tommy

      That was funny! sadly true though….

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      • Avatar jw

        Nope.

        Like 0
  5. Avatar Acton Tommy

    The timing is right, ski season is over, I just might apply. This sounds like a great gig.

    Like 2
  6. Avatar Kevin

    This has always been,and will be my passion, I love classic cars and writing about them,so highly considering applying, was my sentence structure ok?,and punctuation.

    Like 8
    • Avatar Jesse Mortensen Staff

      Good one Kevin.

      Like 7
      • Avatar Jcs

        LOL, need to consult with the on staff “comma man.” I will admit that he has gotten considerably better.

        Like 6
      • HoA Howard A Member

        Who, me? I, don’t, use, anymore, commas, than, anyone, else,,,

        Like 3
    • Avatar Don Eladio

      Not even close.

      Like 0
    • Avatar jwaltb

      No.

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  7. Avatar Hank Kaczmarek

    As a published Automotive Journalist (Great Grilles of the 50’s) I think I’m going to give this one a whirl.

    Like 7
    • Avatar Norman Reyome

      Wasn’t that a BBQ book? Good Luck anyhoo…

      Like 15
  8. Avatar Patrick Faria

    I’ve sent mine too. I’m good at fiding something interesting about the malaise era and those bubbletronics – anything between 1973 and 1996 is on my radar, the classic coke-bottles are for other auction websites or concours d’elegances. We want old junks sitting here and there.

    Like 0
    • Avatar Don Eladio

      *finding

      …and, run-on sentences are not good, grammatically speaking.

      Like 2
  9. Avatar OIL SLICK

    How much do they pay?

    Like 0
    • Avatar Jesse Mortensen Staff

      We pay per post and it all depends on if you can write without us having to edit everything.

      Like 3
  10. Avatar billy1

    Whoa, talk about digging up an old thread.

    @Don Eladio, at least it wasn’t a dangling participle.

    Like 2
    • Avatar morrisangelo

      For those of us who don’t use our dangling participles much these days, this looks to be a great opportunity.

      Like 1
  11. Avatar Kenneth Carney

    Jesse, can I still submit articles without
    using WordPress? I’m legally blind and use a specially equipped tablet that might be incompatible with that platform. And don’t let the legally blind
    thing scare you, I’ve been tinkering with
    old cars for most of my life and I know
    what I’m talking about. My parents told
    me that I could do anything I set my mind to except drive!

    Like 6
    • Avatar Jesse Mortensen Staff

      Sure, just follow the steps provided and we will take a look. Thanks for your interest!

      Like 2
  12. Avatar CARHUNTER

    I get this job opeing on Oct 7 and the applications are due Oct 8th?

    Like 1
    • Avatar Jesse Mortensen Staff

      That was done on purpose actually. We are looking for writers with quick turn around. Thanks!

      Like 0
  13. Avatar Jc

    ?? And it pays? W no editing needed?

    Like 0
  14. Avatar Matt C

    I would love to do this on a part time basis, I’m sure the pay wouldnt be enough full time, but this would be fun for just about any car enthusiast that has decent grammatical abilities.

    Like 0
    • Avatar Jesse Mortensen Staff

      Writers are paid per post so it can be part time or full time depending on your schedule and abilities.

      Like 0
      • Avatar Gary

        All I can say is WOW! It’s unbelievable the questions you’re being asked. I guess the passion and love of automobiles comes as second nature to more individuals than I could have ever imagined who are following this site. Hang in there as best you can, it might get better.

        Like 0
  15. Avatar Frank

    We do everyday at no charge to Barnfind and some do not hold back!

    Just think people one year of research with Barnfind will make you a knowledgeable car guy. Instead of owning a used car lot and kicking tires at the auctions every week or working at a friends restoration shop.

    Like 0
  16. Avatar Frank

    Ex-technical writers preferred with an automotive background.

    Like 0
    • Avatar Frank D Member

      That’s me! GEAE Technical Publications Technical Writer on GE Military and Commercial engines with an FAA A&P license. We write concise sentences to an 8th grade reading level following US Military Writing Specifications. We plagiarize to keep the price per page down.

      Like 0
  17. Avatar erik in ri

    hey can an all-caps writer apply? no?? so sad!!

    Like 2
    • Avatar Howie

      good one erik!!

      Like 0
  18. Avatar Glen

    I just emailed my submission. I’m dyslexic, so I hope the good folks at BF don’t ding me too hard for that. J/K! I’m actually quite excited. Looking forward to a response – good or bad.

    Like 0
  19. Avatar Dawson H.

    I submitted mine just now. Journalism, but especially journalism to something I hyperfixate on, is something I dream of doing. Hope to get a reponse!

    Like 0
  20. Avatar Macfly

    No mention of potential compensation?

    Like 0
    • Avatar Jesse Mortensen Staff

      Sure there is. Please go back and read the info above. Thanks!

      Like 0
  21. Avatar Glen

    I’d never heard of WordPress til now… downloaded the app, but I haven’t had time to figure out how to use it.

    I sure as hell will quickly learn if given the opportunity to write for BF. I’m living proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks.

    Like 1
  22. Avatar morrisangelo

    If I may ask, who ended up being chosen for this position?

    Like 0
    • Avatar Jesse Mortensen Staff

      We hired a few last year but this is a new round.

      Like 0
      • Avatar morrisangelo

        Jesse, does this new round require new submissions, or are you considering applicants from that last group?

        Like 0
      • Avatar Jesse Mortensen Staff

        New submissions. If you didn’t get hired last time around, there was a reason. Thanks.

        Like 1
  23. Avatar Wayneo

    Would you consider an Australian writer? I can’t really add much more to your coverage of American cars, but maybe there’s some interest in Australian market cars?

    Like 0
    • Avatar Jesse Mortensen Staff

      That would be fine but you would have you cover US market cars. Adam, one of our top writers, lives in Tasmania.

      Like 0
  24. Avatar billy1

    Thus, if you weren’t hired from the last round-don’t apply again?

    Like 0
    • Avatar Jesse Mortensen Staff

      No, just be sure to follow the application instructions as best you can.

      Like 1
  25. Avatar Jesse Mortensen Staff

    @Jeff – Feel free to apply next time around. Thanks!

    Like 0
  26. Avatar Cooter Member

    This would be great for me!! I am also ASE Certified…..”Ayas See” what I can screw up next!

    Like 4
  27. Avatar Red Rover

    Hello:

    Can my dog apply to this position?

    He has had experience riding shotgun with me and hanging his head out the window for many years .

    He is able to spot classic 1968 Shelby GT’s with 428 Cobra Jets with his keen vision. He also a Corvette aficionado and prefers the C2 years.

    I am sure the salary would cover his milk bone and kibbles which keep him amiable and ready to keyboard exceptionally great stories.

    Like 5
  28. Avatar Kenneth Carney

    Is there any other format other than
    WordPress that I can use? Here in
    Florida, this app is not compatible with Spectrum internet unless you pay them $200-300 up front to make
    it work. Being on a fixed income, those kinds of charges would wipe me out. Can I submit with straight
    E-mail? If I can, great! I could sure
    use the extra cash.

    Like 0
    • Avatar Jesse Mortensen Staff

      WordPress is free to use so don’t worry about that.

      Like 0
  29. Avatar Christopher Gush

    So….., As a student majoring in English, my accompanying students, following me down this path of folly adopted the reply to the pervasive question “What is your major.”? “I are a English major”, we would reply. Few got it. Thus, today, I am reticent to submit any inquiries or requests to write about anything regarding my vast wealth of automotive institutional knowledge to be introduced into the public domain other than this comment. Yes, it would be fun to write for this forum, but now in the witness protection program, I may get discovered. Just kidding of course….. well, maybe…

    Like 0
  30. Avatar Fran

    With all this repose this might be the do not call list. One question I have is, do you have to know what you’re talking about? Do you have to see the car? Or are you just talking about the history of the car? Work at home? Heck I am retired, I can do! Email me with an offer!!!

    Like 0
    • Avatar Jesse Mortensen Staff

      Please read the application instructions above. Thanks!

      Like 0
  31. Avatar UDTFROG

    MIKE IS SPOT ON, my typing is horrid and though I have had 30 hit rods in y 91 years and have written 3 books about and another one about my 43 years in combat life I may be too obtuse about the pearl harbor guys cars. BHUT Il love seeing what all youse guys have to say.

    Like 0
    • Avatar George Mattar

      Jesse, I applied several years ago and was rejected. Why? I have no idea. I had 25 years newspaper experience in Philadelphia and was an editor at Hemmings Motor News from 2004 to 2008. I have judged cars at concours events, have owned 45 cars, including two Corvettes, two GTOs, etc, worknon my own cars and own a car detailing business with clients owning Rolls Royces and Ferraris.

      Like 0
      • Avatar Jesse Mortensen Staff

        Hi George, I went back and checked and you sent your credentials but didn’t write a post as requested in the application instructions. Feel free to apply again. Thanks.

        Like 1
  32. Avatar Kevin Ramage

    If you are looking for a totally dedicated car nut in Europe (based in the UK) I am a very young 62year old who drives a modified mx5 plus an xjs an early a40 Somerset and am into f1 stock cars a plus American motor vehicles I could be your candidate.
    Plus can write without autocorrect and use punctuation 😂😂.

    Like 2
    • Avatar Jesse Mortensen Staff

      Be sure to apply!

      Like 1
      • Avatar Gary

        I guess I should have read the comments to the end before commenting earlier, but apparently the responses haven’t changed much in the past 2 years. I can only imagine how many times you’ve banged your head off the desk.

        Like 1
  33. Avatar losgatos_dale

    If anything,
    the ONE post that should NOT have a comments thread
    is the one looking for Barnfinds writers!

    Like 2
    • HoA Howard A Member

      I’m inclined to agree. Peoples opinions here are far too diverse, mine included, and I don’t think the audience in the comment section would make very good writers. I’ve never gotten into the pay aspect, none of my business, except, in the 10 years I’ve been here, I’ve seen a lot of writers come and go. I certainly don’t think one will get rich writing for BarnFinds, or any web publication, for that matter, and it used to be why truck drivers did such awful work for such low pay, because we loved the job, and that was worth something. I enjoy all the writers contributions, some more than others, but the thing that bums me out when I see this ad come up, is who did we lose?

      Like 1
      • HoA Howard A Member

        No edit bums me out too. Not to say, writing for BFs is awful, low pay work. It was the “we loved the job” part that should be highlighted.

        Like 2
  34. Avatar 370zpp Member

    losgatos, I’ll just bet you think the reason behind your statement is quite clear to everyone.

    Like 0
    • Avatar losgatos_dale

      @370zpp hardly, pal!

      Like 0

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