The Freelance Journalist 5 Minute Talkshow

Carlos P Beltran
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The Freelance Journalist 5 Minute Talkshow

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).

  1. 012 - The New York Post's Head of Post Production Talks About Freelancing

    02/23/2017

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

    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

    5 min
  2. 011 - Focus on the Subject: The NY Post and the Bullied Fitness Model

    12/22/2016

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

    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

    5 min
  3. 010 - The Freelancer's Worst Nightmare

    12/14/2016

    010 - The Freelancer's Worst Nightmare

    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

    5 min
  4. 009 - Digital Security at the U.S. Border

    12/06/2016

    009 - Digital Security at the U.S. Border

    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

    5 min
  5. 008 - Street Photography and the Traveling Mad Man

    12/02/2016

    008 - Street Photography and the Traveling Mad Man

    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

    5 min
  6. 007 - The Freelance Lifestyle is Not for Everyone

    11/30/2016

    007 - The Freelance Lifestyle is Not for Everyone

    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

    5 min
  7. 006 - Focus On The Subject: Brynna Thomas eats fire for the first time

    11/29/2016

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

    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

    5 min
  8. 005 - On Assignment with ABC News for the First Time

    11/25/2016

    005 - On Assignment with ABC News for the First Time

    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

    5 min
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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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