Last Updated: SEPTEMBER, 19TH 2024
IenvyTube.com is looking for talented, independent reporters across all U.S. states to join our team of professionals as 1099 independent contractors. This is a commission-based opportunity where you will create content, cover events, interview celebrities, and get featured on our platform as well as our TV network, IENVYTV.
We are hiring only 4-6 reporters per state, so competition is high. Read below for the full details of the application process, compensation structure, and the benefits of becoming an ienvytube.com reporter.
1. Position Overview
As a reporter for ienvytube.com, you will:
- Attend events and conduct interviews.
- Conduct local interviews.
- Cover stories and exclusive events.
- Produce and upload engaging video content to ienvytube.com and IENVYTV.
- Participate in a commission-based pay structure, with revenue sharing on video ads.
You will also:
- Be monetized instantly upon approval.
- Receive a verified press badge and exclusive event access.
- Be featured on IENVYTV and receive a personal profile page.
2. Requirements
To apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
- Location: Be based in the United States and available to cover assignments within your state.
- Experience: Previous journalism or content creation experience is preferred but not required.
- Insurance: Carry your own liability insurance.
- Equipment: Provide your own filming equipment.
Content Posting Requirements
- IenvyTube.com: You must post at least 3 videos (new or old) on ienvytube.com and tag yourself as a reporter.
- Envyah.com: You are required to create a profile on envyah.com and upload at least 3 videos.
Content Guidelines
All submitted content must meet these standards:
- Quality: Must be shot in HD, professionally edited, and have good lighting.
- Format: 16:9 aspect ratio, in MP4 or MOV format, and videos should not exceed 20 minutes unless otherwise specified.
- Content Type: Focus on exclusive interviews, event coverage, and behind-the-scenes stories.
- Ethical Standards: Content must adhere to ethical journalism practices such as fact-checking, fairness, and professionalism.
- Legal Compliance: Ensure your content complies with copyright and privacy laws.
3. Compensation Structure
This position is commission-based, and your earnings are directly tied to performance and video ad revenue:
- Content Rights: You will retain 25% ownership rights to all content you produce.
- Video Ad Revenue: You will receive 45% of ad revenue generated from your videos.
- Commission on Assignments: Earnings from assignments will be based on performance metrics, scope, and engagement.
4. Benefits of Becoming an ienvytube.com Reporter
Upon approval, you will receive the following exclusive benefits:
- Instant Monetization: You will be instantly monetized on the platform.
- Verified Press Badge: This grants you access to some exclusive events and high-profile opportunities.
- Profile Page: A dedicated reporter profile Bio showcasing your work on ienvytube.com.
- Exclusive Event Access: Gain entry to select, invitation-only events.
- IENVYTV Network: Your content will be featured on IENVYTV.
- Verified Press Check: Your content and profile will be marked as verified across ienvytube.com platforms.
5. Two-Stage Application Process
Due to the limited number of positions (only 4-6 reporters per state), we have implemented a two-stage application process.
Stage 1: Initial Application and Fees
- Application Fee: $24.99
- Processing Fee: $29.99
Total Stage 1 Fee: $54.98
To proceed to Stage 2, applicants must also post at least 3 videos to ienvytube.com, tag themselves as a reporter, and create a profile on envyah.com with at least 3 videos.
Stage 2: Background Check and Registration Fees
- Background Check Fee: $89.99
- Registration Fee: $49.99
- Press Badge Fee: $99.99
Total Stage 2 Fee: $239.97
Once Stage 2 is completed and approved, you will receive a verified press badge and instant monetization.
Application Processing Timeline
- Stage 1: Initial review takes 5-10 business days.
- Stage 2: Background checks take 7-14 business days. Upon approval, you will receive instructions to finalize your registration.
6. Content Ownership & Revenue Sharing
All content produced by ienvytube.com reporters will be governed by a split-sheet agreement:
- 25% Ownership: Reporters retain 25% ownership rights to their content.
- 45% Ad Revenue: Reporters receive 45% of video ad revenue.
- ienvytube.com Ownership: ienvytube.com retains 75% ownership and 55% of the ad revenue.
Content may not be published on other platforms without written consent from ienvytube.com.
7. Press Badge and Verification
After successful background clearance, you will be issued a verified press badge. This badge must be renewed annually for $99.99. In addition, your profile will be verified across ienvytube.com platforms.
8. Performance Reviews
Every 6 months, ienvytube.com will conduct a review of reporters’ performance. This will evaluate:
- Content Quality: Consistency in producing high-quality videos.
- Engagement Metrics: Views, comments, and interaction with the audience.
- Adherence to Guidelines: Ensuring compliance with ethical and platform rules.
Reporters who excel may/will receive additional benefits, such as premium access to events or increased revenue shares.
9. Exclusivity Agreement
By joining ienvytube.com as a reporter, you agree not to produce content for direct competitors in the same media category (video-sharing, TV, or media coverage) without prior written approval. Violations may result in termination of your reporter status.
10. Revenue and Payment Information
- Payouts: Earnings will be paid on a monthly basis by the 15th of each month. The minimum payout threshold is $100.
- Payment Disputes: Reporters must notify ienvytube.com within 30 days of a payout if they believe there is an error. Adjustments will be made after a thorough review.
- Payment Methods: Payments will be issued via direct deposit or Stripe.
11. Non-Refundable Fees
All fees, including but not limited to, the application fee, processing fee, background check fee, registration fee, and press badge fee, are non-refundable. Fees are not refundable even if your application is rejected or your reporter status is revoked. NOTE: We will only take an application to stage two if, we are under the impression, the applicant will be hired. If for any reason you do not pass the background check you can not reapply for 90 days.
12. Dispute Resolution
In the event of a dispute regarding assignments, content rights, or compensation, both parties agree to resolve the issue through arbitration under the rules of [Arbitration Organization] in [Location]. Disputes will be handled on an individual basis, and class-action lawsuits are not permitted.
Apply Now
To start your application, go to the IenvyTube Store and get application. If you have any questions, please contact us at reporter@ienvytube.com.