As a freelancer, before you start working with a client, you want to make sure that you have a well-written contract. This freelance agreement outlines the project requirements, deliverables, ...

There are many things you can do to help you define the relationship and limit your liability when others publish your work. You can pay close attention to how the provisions of your contract are ...

It’s always a thrill when a publisher expresses serious interest in your work, but don’t let a dream opportunity cloud your judgment and turn into a nightmare. In the second part of this multi-part ...

You're starting to land clients and find jobs you're qualified for to pitch them. Now what? Here's the run-down on where to find jobs, how to pitch them, and what to look for in a contract. This ...

Already navigating the ups and downs of freelance work? This episode is your financial playbook for thriving as your own boss ...

Sign up for The Media Today, CJR’s daily newsletter. When I began freelancing, an editor from a local news site approached me with an assignment. The pay seemed too ...

More and more Americans are turning to freelance work — sometimes by choice, sometimes because a layoff pushes them into it — ...

Sign up for The Media Today, CJR’s daily newsletter. As an investigative journalist, my professional interests have a tendency to be niche. I’ve pursued stories ...

When digital marketer Allyssa Kaiser, 29, looked to part ways with her employer a few months ago, jobs were few and far between. Blame the timing — the pandemic had caused business at her employer ...

A new city ordinance in Los Angeles will take effect on July 1, 2023, which requires a written contract for many independent contractors and freelance workers who work in the city. This ordinance, ...

On August 7, 2024, the City of Los Angeles unveiled its “Model Contract” under the Freelance Workers Protections Ordinance (FWPO). This ordinance, which took effect on July 1, 2023, was designed to ...