21st Century Hustle: Freelancing in the Fast-Moving Gig Economy
Freelancing comes with a steep learning curve.
Freelancing comes with a steep learning curve.
Freelancing doesn’t mean free – you don’t want to give away your work. But there are some special cases were it makes sense to forgo the paycheck.
Welcome to Media Insider, PR Newswire’s round-up of media stories from the week. DEADSPIN | KEVIN DRAPER A Running List of ESPN Layoffs You may have heard about ESPN’s plans to cut on-air talent. Deadspin’s Kevin Draper has a running list of cuts that are reported or announced by ESPN. Those laid off turned to Twitter to…
The life of a freelancer can be exhilarating and full of surprises. But this career path is not without challenges. It’s important to be aware and prepared once these challenges present themselves. I’ve been a freelancer, and I’ve managed freelancers. Having experience on both ends of the spectrum, I know the mistakes freelancers should avoid. Here…
We’re closing in on April 15, folks. If you freelance, there are a lot of ducks you need to get in a row to properly file taxes next week. Ideally, you’ve been solidly managing your paperwork and finances for the last 12 months. The first thing freelancers need to keep in mind is estimated tax…
To the outside world, it would appear freelancing offers many advantages. You get to be your own boss, set your schedule, manage responsibilities, and submit work in a timely manner. But the reality is there’s a ton of discipline that goes along with this lifestyle, and at no other time is this more apparent than…
Welcome to Media Insider, PR Newswire’s round up of media stories from the week. FACEBOOK MEDIA | JOSH MABRY Spotlight on Local News: February 6, 2017 Facebook has a local news series that highlights interesting ways local news outlets are engaging their Facebook audience and building stronger ties with local news. The latest in the series…
Welcome to Media Insider, PR Newswire’s round up of journalism, blogging and freelancing stories from the week. Contently Study: The State of Freelancing in 2016 (Contently) Last year, Contently created an inaugural freelancing study, covering everything from workflow to unions and the best and worst parts to freelancing. This year, the group ran many of the…
Lynn Freehill-Maye is an independent writer and co-chair of this year’s American Society of Journalists Conference (ASJA). She writes about “compelling people and places from her home in upstate New York and beyond.” Before becoming an independent writer, she worked as the tourism and environment reporter at the Pulitzer Prize-winning Virgin Islands Daily News and as editor of the University of Texas’ 200,000-reader alumni…
Welcome to Media Insider, PR Newswire’s round up of journalism, blogging and freelancing stories from the week. Vice Media Launches Its Own Cable-TV Channel (The Wall Street Journal) Vice Media is set to become the first digital-media company to launch its own cable-TV channel, a joint venture with A+E Networks. The network, Viceland, has drawn a…
To the outside world, it would appear freelancing offers many advantages. You get to be your own boss, set your schedule, manage responsibilities, and submit work in a timely manner. But the reality is there’s a ton of discipline that goes along with this lifestyle, and at no other time is this more apparent than…