Business
Why freelance journalism is the future
I’m going to help you start your independent journalism business At least twice a month, I get a request from a former colleague or friend-of-a-friend who’s looking into being a freelance journalist. Maybe they experienced a layoff, or lost out on a promotion. They ask for a half hour on the phone, just to get … Continued
How to train the next generation of news product thinkers
In order to build strong product thinking into news organizations, journalism needs to nurture the talent of young product thinkers.
How we built equitable and thriving salaries
Figuring out a salary model is one of a newsroom start-up’s toughest challenges, but can also be one of its most rewarding.
The start and sustainability of the Daily Memphian
The news outlet started up with big donations but has diversified.
Rethinking best practices for working with freelancers
Extending organizational values to your freelance relationships.
Generating revenue through merchandise community partnerships
Block Club Chicago brought in $100,000 from Gator Watch, a conversation on merch and partnerships with Maple Walker Lloyd.
How to work with a local artist to design merch for your newsroom
Saco Bay News, Black Iowa News, Forth Worth Report and My Ballard created T-shirts with their communities.
Why a diversified revenue portfolio is the best sustainability insurance for media organizations
And 3 great examples of what this can look like for smaller newsrooms.
Recentering and refocusing to make a founding newsroom sustainable
My plan for Four Points Media and a balanced future.
The art of salary negotiation
The most important questions to ask before accepting an offer.