Is freelance journalism becoming unviable?
Poor rates, unreliable payment and publications closing: is being a freelance journalist basically a hobby?
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Liz Cookman’s year freelancing in Ukraine: ‘Spirit-crushing but worth fighting for’
From her escape from Mariupol to covering possible nuclear meltdown.
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New era for transparency in family court reporting begins with pilot scheme
The scheme, launched Monday, will allow freer family court reporting in three UK cities.
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Ten ways to survive (and even thrive) as a freelance journalist in 2023
Tips on how to remain sane while tackling the challenges of freelance journalism.
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UK outlets commit dozens of staff to covering invasion of Ukraine
More than 50 UK journalists are currently inside Ukraine – with every major news organisation committing staff to cover the…
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Charity reports shortage of protective equipment for freelance journalists in Ukraine
A shortage of bulletproof vests and other protective equipment has raised concerns for the safety and welfare of freelance correspondents…
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Ten days after on-air shaming, BBC Arabic contributors still await payments
BBC Arabic has still not paid contributors some ten days after being publicly shamed on live TV by one of…
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Journalists say Twitter blue tick verification process ‘irrational and opaque’
Freelance journalists are “frustrated” at the Twitter verification process which has left even well-established writers with large followings feeling like…
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