The account of a freelancer working in TV production in “Brutal hours, tyrants and chest pains: a freelance producer on the reality of British TV” lays bare the harsh reality for many freelancers in the industry: unpaid overtime, disregard for personal time, and the constant threat of unemployment. But how can these often isolated and […]

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A movement of freelance professionals is demanding an end to the controversial practice of “kill fees” and unfair payment practices What are kill fees? Kill fees are prevalent in industries where upfront investment is high and project cancellation is a constant risk. This includes journalism, photography, videography, design, copywriting, but also software development and consulting. […]

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