It is a popular trend to outsource everything and to use contractors
instead of own/full time employees.
Even when it doesn't offer actual savings, especially in the long run (as
frequently happens), it helps to look well on the books, especially for
publically traded companies and/or state entities, such as universities
(although SI is not in either of those categories).
I suspect the savings for not having full-time photographers come from not
having to pay for the benefits (medical insurance, retirement benefits,
etc.). For a similar reason, Texas A&M (that big U. within 3-hr drive from
you) outsourced physical plant, janitorial services, parking, and
possibly something else.
Speaking of writers and editors, - reading BBC news website, recently I've
got very disappointed about how sloppily some articles are written. They
must've outsourced [some of] their writers and editors as well. :-)
Igor
Morris Galloway Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:06:44 -0800 wrote:
Based on that icon of accurate reporting -- Parade Sunday Supplement -- in
many Sunday papers, the SI staff photogs are responsible for the Superbowl
Cover Shots, and have been for years. In fact, some have shot Every
Superbowl (Assuming I can read and think at the same time) and are
expected there again according to yesterday's article.
And one staffer says he's shot some of the swimsuit issue.
So, there ya go -- Next they'll fire their writers -- then the editors.
And publishers come next ... and then . . . .
Galloway, relurking, Pentaxian since dirt.
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