What: An in-house directory of freelance writers, photographers and videographers available to work for the Washington Post
Expected pay: $100+ per article/contribution
Commissions & Fees: None
Where: Nationwide (and worldwide)
Requirements: Exceptional writing and/or photography or videography skills and substantial work experience; adherence to the Post’s exacting ethical standards; samples of past work
Review:
PROS:
- The Post set up its own freelance network in 2015
- Freelancers can join the network by signing up or invited in by an editor
- KidsPost is geared towards children between the ages of 7 and 13. This section appears four days a week and editors are actively searching for pieces on science, history, current events, volunteering, entertainment, and arts to fill those pages
- Pay is competitive – between $100 and $200 for short articles and contributions to coverage; pay is better for features and breaking news
- You are paid within a month of completing an assignment
CONS:
- Difficult to break-in
- Competitive field
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