Blogger Article: All journalists should look to the internet as a potential career move. In addition, right now it is a smart choice to work as a freelancer in this field as there are many more opportunities open to you both online and offline.
Look to make about $50 an article when you are starting out. I have found this to be true both online and offline. Most freelancers are paid a flat fee for their articles and it is usually in this range. Remember if you are freelancing, either online or offline that you need to put some money away for taxes. You can fill out a Schedule C for your income taxes and pay a self employment tax for what you make. If you do decide to go the freelance route, as many journalists are doing, be sure to have a good accountant who will be able to advise you on what type of deductions you can take on your income taxes.
Both online writing as well as freelancing are ways of the future when it comes to the field of journalism. If you are going to pursue a career in this field, chances are that you are going to start off in one or the other - or both. Have an open mind and make sure that any online sources that recruit you are willing to pay you for your articles. Just say "no" to those that promise page view money as your only compensation, even if they are planning on "taking over the internet."