Freelancing in Northern California Survey

GuildFreelancers, a unit of California Media Workers, is surveying independent journalists, writers and media workers in Northern California about their lives and the freelance market.

The resulting data will help us raise awareness about current issues facing freelancers, and will also help us tailor services to your needs.

All questions are optional and your answers are anonymous.

To learn more about us, or for survey results, check our Web site, GuildFreelancers.org.

1. How long have you been freelancing?

How long have you been freelancing? 0-2 years

3-5 years

5-10 years

more than 10 years

2. Were you previously on staff at a news organization?

Were you previously on staff at a news organization? No, I have always freelanced or otherwise worked independently

No, I am still a student

No, I recently graduated from college or graduate school

Yes, I worked for a newspaper

Yes, I worked for a news service

Yes, I worked for broadcast media

Yes, I worked for another type of news organization

Other (please specify)

3. If you were at a news organization, why did you leave?

If you were at a news organization, why did you leave? I was laid off

I took a buyout

I prefer self employment

Other (please specify)

4. Is freelancing your primary source of income?

Is freelancing your primary source of income? Yes

No