The Freelance Journalist 5 Minute Talkshow

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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, ABC News).

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012 - The New York Post's Head of Post Production Talks About Freelancing

Feb 23 2017 5 mins

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 necessar

011 - Focus on the Subject: The NY Post and the Bullied Fitness Model

Dec 21 2016 5 mins

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

010 - The Freelancer's Worst Nightmare

Dec 13 2016 5 mins

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

009 - Digital Security at the U.S. Border

Dec 06 2016 5 mins

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 count

008 - Street Photography and the Traveling Mad Man

Dec 01 2016 5 mins

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

007 - The Freelance Lifestyle is Not for Everyone

Nov 29 2016 5 mins

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

006 - Focus On The Subject: Brynna Thomas eats fire for the first time

Nov 28 2016 5 mins

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

005 - On Assignment with ABC News for the First Time

Nov 25 2016 5 mins

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 Cara

004 - Traveling and Conflict

Nov 23 2016 5 mins

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 pr

003 - Gear

Nov 23 2016 5 mins

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