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How much do freelance media jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance media in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Media vs Freelance Journalist?

AspectFreelance MediaFreelance Journalist
CredentialsVaries; often includes media or communication degreesTypically journalism or communication degrees
Work EnvironmentMedia outlets, online platforms, clientsNews organizations, online publications, independent
Industry UsageBroad media industry including digital, TV, radioNews reporting, investigative journalism, feature writing
Search & Comparison IntentSeeking media content creation or distribution rolesLooking for news reporting or journalistic work

Freelance Media professionals create content across various platforms, often focusing on media production, marketing, or digital content. Freelance Journalists primarily report news and write articles for publications. While both roles involve media skills, Freelance Media has a broader scope, including content creation for multiple channels, whereas Freelance Journalists focus on news and reporting.

What are some common challenges freelance media professionals face, and how can they overcome them?

Freelance media professionals often encounter challenges such as inconsistent workloads, tight deadlines, and the need to constantly secure new clients. Managing multiple projects for different clients requires strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt quickly to varying expectations. Building a reliable network, maintaining an updated portfolio, and using project management tools can help overcome these hurdles and ensure steady workflow and professional growth.

What is freelance media?

Freelance media refers to professionals who work independently rather than as full-time employees for a single organization, producing content such as articles, photographs, videos, or social media posts for various clients. These freelancers may work in journalism, marketing, advertising, or digital content creation, often juggling multiple assignments at once. Freelance media professionals have the flexibility to choose their projects and clients, but they are also responsible for finding work, managing contracts, and handling their own finances. Many choose this path for its autonomy and creative freedom, though it can also come with challenges like inconsistent income and lack of benefits.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Freelance Media Professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Media Professional, you need a strong background in multimedia production, storytelling, and a portfolio demonstrating your creative work. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software, and content management systems is typically required. Excellent communication, time management, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for managing client relationships and deadlines. These skills and qualities are essential for delivering high-quality projects, building a client base, and sustaining a successful freelance career.
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Infographic showing various Freelance Media job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 52% Full Time, 32% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Freelance Media Coordinator - NBC Sports

NBCUniversal

Stamford, CT

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 22 hours ago


Job description

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

This is a part-time project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 6 - 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. 

This position is responsible for the organization, tracking, and management of digital content for use by our various Production units within NBC Sports. The role serves as a first line of support for Production that runs 24/7, both at our NBC Sports Facility (Stamford, CT) and our various broadcast remote locations. This individual will be part of a team that involves all aspects of Production workflows (creation, documentation, support) and ensuring that they meet their deadlines. This role will work alongside our Broadcast & Post Engineering group, triaging the day-to-day issues, and escalating as needed. 

Responsibilities:

  • Ingesting camera ENG with appropriate LUT’s
  • Ensuring production assets are archived so that they can easily be restored
  • Managing the daily ingest of hundreds of recorded events (pressers, shows, sporting events) and cataloguing appropriately when needed; otherwise deleting
  • Monitoring & managing the storage levels of multiple workgroups and workspaces (AVID Nexis & EVS ISILON) 
  • Providing tier 1 technical support to Production in prioritizing asset restore requests in a timely manner and escalating to Engineering when required
  • Assisting Production in both the distribution and retrieval of content using various digital deliveries (Media Shuttle, Dropbox, etc.) 
  • Teaching Production of the file-based workflows available to them to meet their deliverables
  • Assisting with file-based content delivery for on air (NBC, Peacock) and our various playbacks and control rooms – both on site and remote
  • Working along-side the Post Engineering team to help achieve goals and meet deadlines
Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in TV Production or related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
  • 1+ year of experience in post-production or relevant experience
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to understand immediate issues and respond to meet day-of-air deadlines

Desired Characteristics:

  • Highly preferred working knowledge of Avid products (Interplay, Access, Media Composer) or similar editing products (DaVinci or Adobe)
  • Asset Management system knowledge a plus
  • Cursory knowledge of video codecs
  • Individual embracing new technologies
  • Experience within a broadcast environment
  • Excellent communication and client skills
  • Attention to detail and responsiveness
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Technologically proficient
  • Self-motivated, capable of working independently and alongside a team as required
  • Able to handle and prioritize a high volume of production requests within a timely period

Additional Requirements:

  • Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
  • Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
  • Must be 18 years or older

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.


Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.