Journalism stories, news, and updates

Here's a guide to crafting pitches that will wow editors

Want to impress an editor with a pitch? Here's a step-by-step guide you can follow to secure your next writing assignment.

Freelancing

Three helpful tools for freelance writers

Writers, we've been there - whether it's writer's block, or ensuring our spelling and grammar are impeccable. Here are some tools to help you do more and go further.

Content Marketing

Three reasons why press releases are essential

There's big business in the world of publicity, and press releases are at the heart of it. But why?

Freelancing

Starting your career as a freelance content writer

This is the rise of the gig economy, and being a content writer is one of them. Here are some questions to ask yourself if you're ready for it.

Freelancing

From corporate to freelance: Vivek Kelkar shares his experience

From journalist to bureau chief to the corporate world, and back to journalism -- but freelance. Here's Vivek's story.

Spotlight

20+ freelance journalists for hire in various niches

Each week, ContentGrow showcases talented freelance journalists for hire. If keen to work with any, open their portfolio and click 'Hire Me' to get started.

Tools

22 websites to help you hire freelance journalists

With so many options out there, it’s a challenge to find the right app or platform to hire freelance journalists. We’ve rounded them up here.

Spotlight

Journalist Anna Rzhevkina binds passion and freedom in freelancing

Poland-based journalist turned freelance writer Anna Rzhevkina unpacks her professional journey and newfound freedom in the gig economy.

Freelancing

14 recommended sites to find journalism jobs in 2022

Journalism requires time, skill, and dedication. Here are some sites that showcase different jobs available in the industry.

Spotlight

Vietnamese entertainment journalist Diem Nguyen Le shares valuable advice for new freelancers

English and International Studies graduate Diem Nguyen Le found her dream job as a travel, lifestyle, and entertainment freelance content writer and has now been writing for over a decade.

Spotlight

10 wonderful freelance writers and journalists to check out

ContentGrow is a global talent network of freelance writers and journalists. Each week, it showcases a handful of talented media pros for your consideration.

Technology

Recruiting rundown: Indeed helps teams hire freelance journalists globally

With a mammoth 250 million monthly visits, Indeed connects editors with freelance journalists. Here's a quick overview of the job board's USPs.

Media

12 English fashion media in Asia worth checking out

Whether it’s fresh content or networking you seek, if you’re new to Asia's style industry, here are a few English fashion media to help get you started.

Spotlight

Hannah Lazatin on building a career as a freelance luxury journalist

With more than six years of experience as a luxury writer and editor, Hannah Lazatin discusses her career as a freelance journalist.

Spotlight

Canadian journalist Nathan Munn wants to bring empathy to Covid-19 reporting

Covid Update boldly explores the humanity behind pandemic stories worldwide.

Guides

Writer vs journalist: differences and which is best for your business (beginner’s guide)

Writer vs journalist. They’re not actually enemies and can complement each other’s skillsets. Here are more insights about these two professions.

Lists

8 great entertainment news outlets in Asia

From K-Pop to the film awards, here are a few entertainment news outlets to help you stay up to date with the latest showbiz stories across Asia.

Case Studies

Tech in Asia shares insights on paywalls and the future of media

Southeast Asia’s largest tech media Tech in Asia finds four key learnings in navigating the paywall business model in emerging Asia.

Media

Climate & Capital Media focuses on emerging climate economy

Climate & Capital Media is a collective of journalists and professionals that aims to create a fresh form of business journalism on the climate economy.

Case Studies

How DailySocial built a viable tech media in emerging Asia

Founded in 2008 as a startup blog, DailySocial became a well-known name in Asia’s tech ecosystem. Here’s how the team turned it into a sustainable business.

Spotlight

5 freelance journalists who are thriving on ContentGrow

Without wonderful freelance journalists acting as the app's lifeblood, ContentGrow wouldn't be where it is today. Here's what a few of them have to say.

Content Marketing

Differences between freelance journalists and content writers

Both freelance journalists and content writers do a similar job, so it’s important to know the nuanced differences between them before commissioning work.

Media

How to find lesser-known news angles on Covid-19

Covid-19 has made headlines for months, but many compelling stories are eclipsed by big-picture ones. Here are some tips for unearthing niche news angles.

Guides

Easy ways to find high-quality freelance journalists

Talent hunting can be tricky for your content needs. It can be simpler if you understand how best to find freelance journalists.

Media

Pros and cons of hiring freelance journalists for news coverage

In the modern gig economy, more media outlets are hiring freelance journalists to cover the news. Here are a few things to be aware of before diving in.