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Plain-language explainers on hiring, craft, freelancing and pay for journalists and media workers. General information, not professional advice.
Newsrooms now offer remote, hybrid and on-site roles. Here is how the three modes work in practice, which jobs still need presence, and what to ask before you accept.
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Hiring editors skim before they read. Here is what a typical journalism application is judged on in the first two minutes, and how to make the most of that short window.
Audience, newsletter and social editors help stories find readers. This guide describes what the work involves, which skills transfer from reporting and how to show them.
Fellowships and residencies are a structured way into journalism. This guide explains how they work, what stipends and mentoring typically involve and how to prepare a strong pitch.
Early in a career, you may have few published pieces. Here are practical ways to build a convincing portfolio from student work, local reporting and self-directed projects.
You do not need to code to work with data. This guide covers sorting, filtering, pivot tables, cleaning and simple rates in a spreadsheet, with a short practice exercise.
Moving from text to audio changes how you write, interview and structure a story. Here is how reporting skills transfer, what is new and how to build an audio portfolio.
Fact-checking is a method-driven craft. This guide describes the daily workflow in general terms, the skills it needs and how to start building a career in verification.
A good pitch is short, specific and easy to say yes to. This guide covers structure, subject lines, timing, follow-ups and how to build lasting relationships with editors.
Freelance agreements use terms that can be hard to parse. This guide lists common ones as questions to ask before you sign. It is general information, not legal advice.
There is no single right rate for freelance work. This guide offers a framework for thinking about per-word, per-day and per-project pricing, using clearly hypothetical numbers.
Job titles, salary bands and requirement lists in media hiring can mislead. This practical checklist helps you decode them and spot red flags before you decide to apply.
An offer is more than a salary. This guide lists questions worth asking about schedule, equipment, training, rights and legal support, and how to ask politely. It is not personal finance advice.
Not every job advert is real. This guide explains the signs of ghost listings and scams in media hiring, how to verify an employer and what NewsJob24 does and does not check.
