The Freelance Journalist 5 Minute Talkshow

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 made the difficult but necessary transition to a full time job at the Post, while also being true to his art and vision. Check out Christopher Beer's work at www.cmbeer.com and http://yearofthe-goat.tumblr.com/ For more advice and hands-on tutorials visit www.carlospbeltran.com/tips

Welcome to episode 011 This 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 Milutinovic was recently featured in a short piece by The New York Post where she shows us how fitness models and competitors are constantly bullied on social media. The piece got more than 3 million unique views on Facebook just 5 days after its publication. Follow Yanyah at @YanyahGotitMade Link to video: https://www.facebook.com/NYPost/videos/10158814184160206/ For more advice and hands-on tutorials visit www.carlospbeltran.com/tips

Welcome to episode 10 Freelancers 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 spec work before committing to full pay. She has been published by the Huffington Post, Entrepreneur and the Freelancers Union, among others. Follow her on twitter @samitasarkar and her site: BlossomsWriting.com For more advice and hands-on tutorials visit www.carlospbeltran.com/tips

Welcome to episode 009 As 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 attempted to come into the country on assignment to cover the Dakota pipeline protests. Find Ed Ou's work at http://edouphoto.com/ For more advice and hands-on tutorials visit www.carlospbeltran.com/tips

Welcome to episode 008 Gary 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. It helps other freelancers find this show*** Find his work and latest books at www.streetphoto.com For more advice and hands-on tutorials visit www.carlospbeltran.com/tips

Welcome to episode 007 Freelancing 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 environmental injustice. She talks about the inherent uncertainties in freelancing, how to deal with them and why it is important to embrace the "community." Find her on twitter: @Myrna_Perez For more advice and hands-on tutorials visit www.carlospbeltran.com/tips

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 helps other freelancers find this show*** For more advice and hands-on tutorials visit www.carlospbeltran.com/tips

Welcome to episode 005 Today 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 10th episode** Joining us from Caracas, Venezuela is Helen Carpio, a Boston University graduate who tells us about her experience working for ABC News' Nightline for the first time. Find her on social media at @helecarpio For hands-on tutorials and advice on video production and freelance journalism visit www.carlospbeltran.com/tips

Welcome to episode 004 Today 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-on practical advice on video production and freelancing visit www.carlospbeltran.com/tips

Welcome to episode 003 Today 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, you can have the best and most expensive equipment but, as our guest explains, "content is king." For hands-on practical advice and free tutorials visit www.carlospbeltran.com/tips

Welcome to episode 002 Today 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 for AJ+, Discovery Digital Networks, All Def Digital and Mitú among others. His debut feature film "Talons," featuring Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill) can be streamed on Amazon Prime. For hand-on tutorials and webcasts designed especially for freelance journalists and video producers, visit www.carlospbeltran.com/tips

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 networks including, AJ+ and The Guardian. For hands-on, free tutorials and webcasts visit www.carlospbeltran.com/tips and subscribe to the newsletter for one free tutorial every week

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 host, Carlos P Beltran. We also invite freelancers to join the community by visiting www.carlospbeltran.com/tips watching free Webcasts and Tutorials designed exclusively for freelance video producers and subscribe to our newsletter for free content once a week.