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Paramount

Sports Reporter (Freelance)

Southfield, MI · On-site

... photography and editing skills, and the ability to produce compelling daily content from the field ... Contribute to the editorial process with consistent, newsworthy story pitches * Maintain unwavering ...

Paramount

Sports Reporter (Freelance)

Southfield, MI

... photography and editing skills, and the ability to produce compelling daily content from the field ... Contribute to the editorial process with consistent, newsworthy story pitches * Maintain unwavering ...

AEG

Manager, Photography

Newark, NJ · On-site

$75K - $88K/yr

... a sophisticated editorial and brand eye. This individual must thrive in fast-paced live ... Serve as the primary photographer for Devils games, practices, media days, team events, community ...

Nashville Public Radio

Managing Editor, Convene

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70 - $110/hr

... editorial liaison with design, printing, and production partners to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of publication materials. * Manage relationships with freelance writers, photographers, and ...

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Popsa

$55 - $110/hr

... SEO, Editorial and Creative teams to establish our presence in this market. You will execute ... People have never taken more photos than they do today, but most of those memories end up buried in ...

Fortune

Executive Creative Director

New York, NY · On-site

... editorial leadership. * Has experience managing freelance creative talent and leading creative budgets with transparency and discipline. * Has deep industry contacts across photography, direction ...

Calculated Hire

Creative Producer

Columbus, OH · On-site

This role will oversee daily ecommerce photo shoots and lead production of in-house editorial and ... Coordinate and manage weekly freelance needs across multiple brands and teams * Provide on-set ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance editorial photographer in the United States is $62.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.34 and $68.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Editorial Photographer vs Freelance Commercial Photographer?

AspectFreelance Editorial PhotographerFreelance Commercial Photographer
CredentialsPortfolio, photography skills, industry experiencePortfolio, photography skills, industry experience
Work EnvironmentMagazines, newspapers, online publicationsAdvertising agencies, brands, product shoots
Employer & Industry UsageMedia outlets, editorial teamsCommercial brands, marketing firms
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding editorial vs commercial photographyDifferences in client types and work style

Freelance Editorial Photographers focus on creating images for publications, storytelling, and journalistic content, often working with media outlets. Freelance Commercial Photographers specialize in producing images for advertising and marketing campaigns, working directly with brands and agencies. While both roles require strong photography skills and portfolios, their clients, work environments, and project goals differ significantly.

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Freelance Travel Writer, Southcentral Alaska

Launchpoint Travel

Homer, AK • Remote

$21.75 - $28/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

You will be responsible for creating original (No AI), on-the-ground travel stories about Southcentral Alaska in support of our brand and platform.As one of the first writers on our team, you will be responsible for building the content library that a brand new travel platform launches on. LaunchPoint is a pre-launch social media platform built around travel, which means the product, the voice, and the library are all being shaped right now. In this role you will work directly with the founders, pitch and develop your own assignments, and help set the editorial tone of the platform from day one.ResponsibilitiesThe Travel Writer will have the following duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to:Develop story ideas for Southcentral Alaska and work with the founders to build an approved topic list before each assignmentTravel to the locations covered and report each story firsthandWrite original articles on family-friendly and budget-friendly outdoor activities, hiking and trail guides, national parks and public lands, conservation events, wildlife viewing, seasonal happenings, and day tripsProduce service-focused stories that help readers plan a trip, including practical details such as access, cost, timing, difficulty, and seasonalityDeliver clean, accurate copy on agreed deadlinesRevise pieces as needed through our review and approval processSupply supporting photography where possibleContribute ideas on coverage gaps, seasonal timing, and topics worth pursuing as the platform growsQualificationsTravel writing experience, ideally with published clipsReal familiarity with Southcentral Alaska, including trails, parks, seasons, road conditions, and what is actually worth the driveThe ability and willingness to get out to these locations and report in personA clear, warm, useful writing voiceStrong time management and the ability to work independently with light structureYour own transportation and gearPhotography skills, familiarity with local conservation organizations, and experience writing for the web are all a plusJob Types: Part-time, Contract-FreelancePay: $100 per approved articleGrowth OpportunityThis starts as per-article freelance work and there is real room past it. We expect to need more travel writing as we grow, including additional assignments, expanded coverage areas, and ongoing columns. Once the platform launches we will need content moderators to review what gets posted and community moderators to help steward the community that forms around it. We would rather grow those roles from writers who already know us. We cannot promise a full-time role at this stage, but whoever does great work in these first months is the first person we will talk to about what comes next.To ApplySend a short note about yourself and your connection to Southcentral Alaska, two or three writing samples, and two or three story ideas you would want to write for us
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