The state of freelance journalism survey 2024
Sheffield Hallam University in conjunction with Freelancing for Journalists is launching a survey to examine the state of freelance journalism in the UK. We are collecting responses from anyone who works in the UK as a freelance journalist. You are eligible to complete the survey if you work part or full time as a freelance journalist. 

The anonymous questionnaire is for the purpose of academic research. The data will be stored securely, and confidentiality is guaranteed. The anonymous results will be made public in a report in 2025. You may withdraw your response at any time. For any questions or to withdraw from the survey contact Lily Canter via email: l.canter@shu.ac.uk

If you wish to be entered into a randomised draw to win £50 and a set of digital freelancing guides then please respond to the final question in the survey. 

Demographic profile
How old are you *
What is your ethnicity? *
What is your gender?
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What is your sexual orientation?
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Where do you live? *
Do you have a disability?
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Professional profile
What was your route into freelance journalism? *
If you worked in a non-journalist capacity before becoming a freelance journalist what was your job?
Is freelancing your only occupation? (including non-journalism freelancing) *
How long have you worked as a freelance journalist? (as a primary or secondary occupation) *
Do you currently have a salaried PAYE job? 
(please note a zero hours contract is classified as self-employed work for the purpose of this survey)
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Does your freelance work involve any of the following forms of non-journalism work? (tick all that apply) *
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Is the majority of your freelance income from journalism or non-journalism work? *
What is your primary role as a freelance journalist? *
What areas of freelance journalism do you work in? (tick all that apply) *
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What type of freelance journalism content do you produce? (tick all that apply) *
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What type of freelance work do you do? (tick all that apply)
What type of outlets do you work for as a freelance journalist? (tick all that apply) *
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Which mediums do you work through as a freelance journalist? (tick all that apply) *
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How many clients do you work for? *
Do you self-generate income through any of the following means? (tick all that apply) *
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Do you have a Substack newsletter?
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Motivation profile
Did the pandemic play a role in you becoming a freelance journalist? *
Why did you start working as a freelance journalist? *
If you have another income source aside from freelance journalism why is that? *
Do you intend to keep working as a freelance journalist? *
What is most important to you as a freelance journalist? *
What do you enjoy most about working as a freelance journalist *
What do you enjoy least about working as a freelance journalist? *
What is the biggest challenge or obstacle that you face as a freelance journalist? *
Earning profile
Are you happy with the amount you earn as a freelance journalist? *
How much do you earn on average per year in total? (including all of your income sources) *
What percentage of your income is from freelance journalism? *
Have you ever turned down work due to a poor rate of pay? *
How often do you try to negotiate a better rate of pay? *
What is the lowest rate of pay you have been offered per word?
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What is the highest rate of pay you have been offered per word?
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Training profile
What is your highest education qualification? *
Do you have journalism training? (tick all that apply) *
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Did your journalism training cover freelancing? *
What freelance content would you like to see included in journalism training?
Have you undergone any additional training? (tick all that apply) *
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What skills would you like to develop in the future?
What resources do you use to keep on top of industry news, tips and advice? (tick all that apply) *
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Community profile
Where is your freelance journalism community? (tick all that apply) *
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Are you a member of any of these communities?
Do you think the freelance journalism community is supportive?
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What do you use the freelance community for? (tick all that apply)
How important is the freelance journalism community to you?
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What do you value, if anything, about the freelance community? 

Thank you for taking part in this survey. We really appreciate you taking the time to complete it. If you would like to be entered into a prize draw to win £50 and a set of freelance journalism guides please enter an email address below.


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