DIRAJ DIRAJ DIRAJ
  • fr
  • Stories
  • About
  • Resources
  • Events
  • Members
  • Join us!
press Enter to search
Journalism Tips

A guide for aspiring freelance science journalists: Whom to write for, how to pitch, where to find stories, and opportunities to grab

3 February 2021
Topic Journalism.
Photo Credit: AGRF.ORG

Fulltime newsroom jobs are diminishing and many journalists are now seeking ways to adapt to a new dispensation without the resources and backing of newsrooms.

Trends in the news industry globally paint a picture of a business model largely reliant on independent journalists and freelancers. And recent journalism research shows that freelancing is the future of journalism.  

Malaysian science journalist Yao-Hua Law started off as a freelancer six years ago without any newsroom experience. His work has been published in over twenty outlets, he has won awards and what he describes as a mix of grit and luck has paid off.

He shared tips to help journalists interested in freelance science journalism. And while his article targets journalists in South East Asia, what he shares is easily applicable to journalists anywhere.

Read his article here.

Share

Related Stories

  • 25 November 2020

    Journalism can help communities with these five pillars of ethical disaster reporting

    Journalism Tips

  • 5 January 2021

    Tips for journalists reporting on COVID-19 vaccines

    Journalism Tips

DIRAJ

Supported by

DIRAJ
  • © 2021 DIRAJ
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Stories
  • About
  • Events
  • Resources
  • Members
  • Join us!