Freelance Journalist Jobs
IJNet has Expert Advice and Tips for Thriving as a Freelancer
The best freelancer is a good reporter who knows how to get information for a story, interview and write quickly and get the story out – you have to be “business savvy” and understand how to auction your work and build relationships. Freelance journalist opportunities are available for trusted, reliable, ready-to-work journalists who will complete assignments that news agencies don’t want to cover or for which they don’t have the specialty on staff.
Freelancing means you get to be you own boss, work the hours that suit you and write about topics that are interesting to you and match your expertise. You will have to manage your time, pay for your own insurance, stay motivated and handle your own bookkeeping. Finding freelance journalist jobs also means marketing yourself to editors and news sites and staying current with the industry trends and techniques. There are a variety of websites that list freelance journalist opportunities that you can bid. Every day can be new and exciting and you’ll find much of the information you’ll need on the internet.
New applications are available now that allow freelancers to distribute their work more easily and allow editors to bid on stories and pay writers the same day, making it easier to distribute your stories across the globe. IJNet keeps you informed of the latest developments that make freelance journalist jobs a viable option.
Some of the most popular freelance journalist jobs are:
- Travel journalism
- Blogging
- Editing
- Copywriting
- Publicity Consultant
- Social Media
- Specialty Publications
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