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Embarcadero Media Foundation

Features Freelancer

$64.25 - $72.75/hr

Embarcadero Media Freelance Reporter - Features Embarcadero Media Foundation, an award-winning ... entertainment, real estate, home and garden, outdoors and the environment. Freelancers are also ...

Embarcadero Media Foundation

Features Freelancer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$74 - $83.75/hr

Embarcadero Media Freelance Reporter - Features Department : Editorial - appears in The Six Fifty ... entertainment, real estate, home and garden, outdoors and the environment. Freelancers are also ...

Embarcadero Media Foundation

Features Freelancer

$64.25 - $72.75/hr

Embarcadero Media Freelance Reporter - Features Department : Editorial - appears in The Six Fifty ... entertainment, real estate, home and garden, outdoors and the environment. Freelancers are also ...

Screen Rant

Network TV Reporter (NBC expert)

This is a paid freelance and remote position. ScreenRant is the #1 entertainment website and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music and other ...

Screen Rant

Network TV Reporter (CBS expert)

This is a paid freelance and remote position. ScreenRant is the #1 entertainment website and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music and other ...

Valnet Freelance

MovieWeb: Movies & TV Reporter

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$25 - $34/hr

This is a paid freelance remote position. The editorial team at MovieWeb.com is looking for a ... As a top social entertainment network, MovieWeb is revolutionizing the way you DISCOVER, WATCH and ...

Screen Rant

Network TV Reporter (ABC expert)

This is a paid freelance and remote position. ScreenRant is the #1 entertainment website and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music and other ...

Valnet Freelance

Deputy Editor

New York, NY · Remote

As a leading authority in entertainment news, MovieWeb publishes at a fast pace and is always ... Establish trusted hosts/field reporters for delegating * Establish content plans around events and ...

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How much do freelance entertainment reporter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance entertainment reporter in the United States is $80,550.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a freelance entertainment reporter?

A Freelance Entertainment Reporter covers news, events, and trends in the entertainment industry on a contract or per-assignment basis. They write articles, conduct interviews, and report on film, TV, music, and celebrity news for media outlets, blogs, or publications. Unlike staff reporters, they work independently and pitch stories to editors or clients. Flexibility and strong networking skills are key to success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance entertainment reporter?

To thrive as a Freelance Entertainment Reporter, you need strong writing, research, and interviewing skills, often supported by a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with digital publishing platforms, audio/video editing tools, and multimedia content management systems is highly beneficial. Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to network effectively help set successful entertainment reporters apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing timely, engaging content and cultivating industry connections in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a freelance entertainment reporter?

As a Freelance Entertainment Reporter, your daily tasks often include researching current entertainment news, pitching story ideas to editors, conducting interviews with industry professionals, and writing articles or producing multimedia content. You are responsible for meeting tight deadlines, verifying facts, and maintaining an up-to-date understanding of entertainment trends. Freelancers may attend events—either virtually or in-person—and often need to quickly turn around coverage for digital publication. This role requires strong self-motivation, organization, and the flexibility to manage multiple assignments at once.

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KGO - Freelance Reporter (Expression Of Interest)

The Walt Disney Company

San Francisco, CA

$415/day

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Walt Disney Company rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 128 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 51 rated entertainment

Job description

Job Posting Title:

KGO - Freelance Reporter (Expression Of Interest)

Req ID:

10157392

Job Description:

Disney Entertainment's eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information.ABC7 KGO-TV is the Bay Area's news leader, delivering breaking news, weather and live video on-air and 24/7 wherever you stream.Producing more than 45 hours of live newscasts every week, ABC7 Eyewitness News is widely recognized for its solution-based journalism and advocacy with legacy franchises Seven on Your Side, and I-Team.ABC7 is a respected and valued community resource, KGO-TV is an ABC Owned Television Station serving San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and the greater Bay Area.

KGO-TV/ABC7, the ABC-owned television station in San Francisco, also serving Oakland and San Jose is seeking an accredited meteorologist or experienced weather anchor to produce and present daily weather forecasts for newscasts, on digital and social platforms.The meteorologist/weather anchor will use weather software systems to create and present forecasts for various newscasts.This employee will also create forecasts for digital and social platforms and for the KGO-TV/ABC7 24/7 live stream.

This is a freelance/daily hire position.Shifts will be weekday or weekend mornings or evenings, depending on staff vacations.

This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience reporting weather on-air.
  • Candidates should have a solid resume reel showing superior on-camera presentation.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Meteorology degree

Preferred Certification:

  • AMS Seal
This position is covered under SAG-AFTRA - KGO-TV Newspersons Agreement. The Pay Rate for this role is: $415/day + Overtime.

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Networks

Job Posting Primary Business:

Disney Networks All

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

San Francisco, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-07-31

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About Walt Disney

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

Industry

Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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