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Anonymous database of freelance digital media rates. Now under the stewardship of the Freelance Solidarity Project (digital media division of the National Writers Union). Solidarity is forever.

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Find our contributor guidelines and full announcement linked below. Freelancers should also check out NWU’s digital media division @fspnwu.bsky.social to build power with fellow workers, share rates, and more!
We've Gone UNION, Baby!
The Flytrap is partnering with the National Writers Union on freelancer policies
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August 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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As worker-owned independent media, we believe in the transformative power of independent media. It’s not possible without our fellow workers. We’re excited to partner with @nwu.org alongside publications such as @defector.com, @hellgatenyc.com, and @inthesetimes.com.
August 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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As current and former freelancers, we believe these valued contributors deserve fair pay and respectful treatment from The Flytrap. Our UA sets base rates and transparent expectations for collaborating.
August 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Yo your project aligns so well with ours and that of @fspnwu.bsky.social! Would love to get on an organizing/brainstorming call with y’all sometime to talk more. Catch us at FSPrateshare@gmail.com if you can schedule something!
May 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Send pitches! Guide + pitch form here, but rates for the youth vertical begin around $50-$100 for opinion, $200-$400 for reporting, increase based on scope of work. We've worked with student journalists and freelancers as well as individuals publishing for the first time.
A New Call for Pitches for a New Appalachian Era
We continue to tell the stories of our region, with an eye toward deeply-reported modern-day stories of Appalachia’s challenges and triumphs. And if you’re a writer or journalist in the region, we wan...
www.100daysinappalachia.com
May 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
In the middle of contract negotiations! On May Day!!
May 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM