Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?
Content farm writing rates hit a new low: We all know how bad the downward pressure on freelance writing rates is these days. And with the proliferation of online “content farms” things seem to be getting worse. Over the weekend, the news and gossip site Gawker posted what they call the “worst writing job ever”…
Freelancer or employee? Which are you?: The BBC has been under fire this month for its practice of paying presenters and other contributors as freelancers. The Guardianreported yesterday that staff contracts will be offered to many of these individuals following a review of the BBC’s tax policies…
