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Welcome to a podcast designed exclusively for freelance journalists and video producers all over the world. We believe that 5 minutes of short interviews and practical advice can be more valuable and effective than 45 minutes discussions. Carlos P Beltran is an award-winning freelance journalist covering profile and human interest stories for some of the world's most influential networks (National Geographic, Discovery Digital Networks, AJ+, The New York Post, The Atlantic, Univision, Fusion ...
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Freelancing on the side while being the Head of Post Production at The New York Post can be quite a challenge.***If you like the show, we would appreciate a very short review on iTunes. It helps other freelancers find this podcast***Visual artist (and "Godzilla enthusiast") Christopher Beer, talks about his days as a full time freelancer and how he…
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Welcome to episode 011This is another Focus On The Subject episode where we talk to people who have been featured in documentaries, online pieces and short stories to get perspective from the other side of the camera.***If you like the show, we would appreciate a very short review on iTunes. It helps other freelancers find this podcast***Yanyah Mil…
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Welcome to episode 10Freelancers are often subject of the dreaded "work for exposure" offer. ***If you like the show, we would appreciate a very short review on iTunes. It helps other freelancers find this podcast***We talk to Samita Sarkar, author, freelance writer and editor who tells us about the best ways to approach clients who ask for free or…
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Welcome to episode 009As technology advances, our digital security becomes more vulnerable. ***If you like the show, we would appreciate a very short review on iTunes. It helps other freelancers find this podcast***We talked to Ed Ou, Canadian visual journalist, about his experience being detained. and eventually declined access to the U.S., as he …
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Welcome to episode 008Gary Mark Smith has traveled to over 70 countries in almost 40 years working as a fine art photographer. He talks about the differences between photojournalism and his art, his cheap traveling hacks, and his latest adventures and books.***If you'd like to support our podcast, we would appreciate a very short review on iTunes. …
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Welcome to episode 007Freelancing is a lifestyle, not a job. What type of people can handle it? What is there to it?***If you like the show, we would appreciate a very short review on iTunes. It helps other freelancers find this podcast***Joining us from Miami, FL, 24 year old Myrna Perez, a video journalist and filmmaker covering conflict and envi…
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For our first "Focus On The Subject" episode we talk to Brynna Thomas, who tells us about her experience being the focus of a New York Post piece on learning how to eat fire.The video piece can be found here: http://www.carlospbeltran.com/fire-eating-nyc***If you'd like to support our podcast, we would appreciate a very short review on iTunes. It h…
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Welcome to episode 005Today we are talking about what it is like to be on assignment for a heavyweight media network for the very first time.**If you like our content, please take a few seconds to rate and review the show on iTunes. Your support will make the show available for more freelancers out there. Our goal is to reach 100 reviews by our 10t…
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Welcome to episode 004Today we're talking about traveling and covering conflict.**If you like the show, we would love it if you would leave a quick review on iTunes. Our goal is to get 100 reviews by our 10th episode**Our guest today is Magnus Boding, a Danish print and radio freelance journalist covering conflict all over Latin America.For hands-o…
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Welcome to episode 003Today we talk about gear -- from basics to upgrades. **If you like the show, please leave a short review on iTunes. Our goal is to reach 100 reviews by our 10th episode!**Our guest is Neil Brandvold, a photojournalist and filmmaker based in Washington, DC. He joins us from El Salvador while on assignment. In the end, we learn,…
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Welcome to episode 002Today we're talking about how to approach media network editors and producers - the ones who, ultimately, commission us, freelancers. ***Subscribe to this podcast for free short interviews and advice every week***Our guest is Bart Vandever, writer and director based in Los Angeles. He has produced both, fiction and non-fiction…
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We kick off the podcast with the "Getting Started" series. Today's episode focuses on how to build credibility before pitching our first story to a media network. Our guest is Irene Herrera, a Venezuelan visual journalist, documentary filmmaker and assistant professor at Temple University in Tokyo, Japan. She has produced content for several networ…
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Welcome to the Freelancer Journalist 5 Minute Talk Show, a podcast made for independent journalists and producers based on the idea that 5 minutes of short interviews and practical advice can be much more effective and valuable than 45 minute discussions. Overview:In this episode we introduce the podcast, the topics that will be discussed and our h…
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