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freelance journalists in the trenches right now

This is what it's really like being a freelance journalist in 2026.... halfway through filming this I realized I was spilling some major freelance journalism tea, but you know what! I stand by it. in this video, I chat about some challenges I've faced as a freelance journalist, and what I've been doing to adapt. I think being open about pay rates, negotiating, budget cuts, and industry pressures will help all of us. I also chat about some industry predictions for the next few years, including a desire for hyper-local reporting, and how savvy freelancers can tap into those gaps. Rate sharing websites for pay transparency: https://freelancesolidarity.org/actio... http://whopayswriters.com/#/results 2026 journo predictions from Nieman Lab: https://www.niemanlab.org/collection/... What have you been struggling with lately? Leave me a comment! CHAPTERS: 0:00 - freelance journalists are in the trenches 0:40 - trends I've seen in the last year + budget cuts 1:24 - waiting three months to get paid + solutions 2:30 - journos leaving to write for banks 3:15 - freelance pay transparency databases 4:47 - saying 'no' to low-paying assignments 5:35 - BUT! you have the power + opportunities r out there. 6:06 - constant churn + levelling up your skills 7:12 - hot tip: fact-check during your interviews 8:02 - getting into fact-checking as a freelancer (opportunity here) 9:18 - predictions for journos: hyper local reporting + lowtech tools 11:13 - protect your peace!! avoid online journo/writing communities 12:41 - final thoughts ABOUT ME: I'm Emily Latimer, a full-time freelance journalist with a master in journalism and a love for long-form storytelling. I’ve written for national publications across business, personal finance, health, and more. I’ve also worked in digital media, radio, and magazines. I share what freelancing actually looks like: how to find ideas, land pitches, shape strong drafts, and build a career without burning out. If you’re an early-career journalist trying to make this work sustainably, you’re in the right place.