Journalists face online abuse over which newspaper they work for, but a tough market means many can’t be choosy
Journalists have spoken out about the shocking level of abuse they face for writing for national newspapers, namely those on…
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How payment on publication is making life a misery for many freelance journalists
Last week, I went to a really good restaurant that has opened near me. It’s had great reviews and so…
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The Times accused of ‘byline banditry’ over freelance news story syndicated from the Daily Mail about ‘oldest ballet dancer’
The Times has been accused of “byline banditry” over its treatment of a news story bought from the Daily Mail…
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Labour Force Survey: Sharp drop in freelances accounts for 11,000 fall in the total number of journalists in the UK
The number of British workers describing themselves as journalists has declined by 11,000 over the last year while the number…
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Mag publisher Condé Nast clarifies ‘confusion’ over faster payment fee plan saying it does not apply to individual freelances
Condé Nast has clarified its plans to introduce a faster payment fee for freelances contracted to its US publications after admitting…
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One in three freelance journalists in the UK are on state benefits
Freelance journalists typically earn around £20,000 a year from journalism, according to a survey by the NCTJ. And around one…
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Press Gazette survey finds freelance journalists are happier than staffers – but pay is falling
Freelance journalists are concerned about falling pay rates and insecurity – but enjoy the freedom their work offers, with 94…
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‘Top snapper and top bloke’ football photographer Martyn Harrison has died
Freelance sports photographer Martyn Harrison, who was official club photographer for Sheffield United, has died of cancer aged 60. Senior…
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