Welcome to the Freelancer Journalist 5 Minute Talk Show, a podcast made for independent journalists and producers based on the idea that 5 minutes of short interviews and practical advice can be much more effective and valuable than 45 minute discussions. 

Overview:
In this episode we introduce the podcast, the topics that will be discussed and our host, Carlos P Beltran.

We also invite freelancers to join the community by visiting www.carlospbeltran.com/tips watching free Webcasts and Tutorials designed exclusively for freelance video producers and subscribe to our newsletter for free content once a week.

The Freelance Journalist 5 Minute Talkshow

EPISODE 0 - A podcast for the freelance journalist on the go

We kick off the podcast with the "Getting Started" series. Today's episode focuses on how to build credibility before pitching our first story to a media network. 

Our guest is Irene Herrera, a Venezuelan visual journalist, documentary filmmaker and assistant professor at Temple University in Tokyo, Japan. She has produced content for several networks including, AJ+ and The Guardian.

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001 - How to Build Credibility Before the First Pitch

Welcome to episode 002
Today we're talking about how to approach media network editors and producers - the ones who, ultimately, commission us, freelancers. 

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Our guest is Bart Vandever, writer and director based in Los Angeles. He has produced both, fiction and non-fiction for AJ+, Discovery Digital Networks, All Def Digital and Mitú among others. His debut feature film "Talons," featuring Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill) can be streamed on Amazon Prime.

For hand-on tutorials and webcasts designed especially for freelance journalists and video producers, visit www.carlospbeltran.com/tips

002 - Approaching Media Network Editors

Welcome to episode 003
Today we talk about gear -- from basics to upgrades. 

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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 expensive equipment but, as our guest explains, "content is king."

For hands-on practical advice and free tutorials visit www.carlospbeltran.com/tips

003 - Gear

Welcome to episode 004
Today we're talking about traveling and covering conflict.

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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 production and freelancing visit www.carlospbeltran.com/tips

004 - Traveling and Conflict

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.

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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

005 - On Assignment with ABC News 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

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For more advice and hands-on tutorials visit www.carlospbeltran.com/tips

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

Welcome to episode 007
Freelancing is a lifestyle, not a job. What type of people can handle it? What is there to it?

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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

007 - The Freelance Lifestyle is Not for Everyone

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.

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Find his work and latest books at www.streetphoto.com

For more advice and hands-on tutorials visit www.carlospbeltran.com/tips

008 - Street Photography and the Traveling Mad Man

Welcome to episode 009
As technology advances, our digital security becomes more vulnerable. 

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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

009 - Digital Security at the U.S. Border

Welcome to episode 10
Freelancers are often subject of the dreaded "work for exposure" offer. 
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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

010 - The Freelancer's Worst Nightmare

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.

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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

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

Freelancing on the side while being the Head of Post Production at The New York Post can be quite a challenge.

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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

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

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).

Carlos P Beltran

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