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5 Freelancing Options Seniors Can Pursue In The Media Field Post-Retirement

As organisations strive to excel in their respective domains, they constantly look for people with experience to help them succeed in their goals.

April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024
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Experience is valued in every field, whether education, medicine, business management, or media. That is why many people in India take up post-retirement assignments in their respective fields of expertise as freelancers or as part-time workers to supplement their income. Like other domains, media, too, offers many opportunities for such people.

Here are some media jobs that people can explore post-retirement for additional income.

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Authored Articles

Newspaper and magazine editors always look for good stories to publish and expand and diversify their readership base. For instance, if you were in the media, you could contribute in various ways, from writing articles and editing to being a consultant. Similarly, people from other domains, such as chartered accountancy, medicine and the entertainment industry, can contribute exclusive articles on taxation laws, savings, investments, health, theatres, movies, etc.

Also Read: Breaking The ‘Age-Cage’: How Senior Living Homes Promoting All-Round Care And Comfort

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Blogs

Blog articles are in huge demand to promote various ideas and products. You can choose the area of your interest and experience to write blogs and earn extra income. You can write anything you like; the topics and genres are infinite, from short stories and fiction to poems.

Podcasts

Podcasts have become popular these days. The podcast topics are endless, from music, artists, and books to medicine, lifestyle, health and travel. Many online apps nowadays, such as Spotify or Acast, offer free podcast services. They help you release podcasts for free, and what’s interesting is that you also get paid based on the number and frequency of listeners. Podcasts are released not only by individuals but also by big businesses to promote their business.

Videos

Travel videos or vlogs are becoming increasingly popular nowadays. People are always on the internet researching places to visit based on other people’s experiences. It can help them plan their trips. In travel videos or vlogs, the presenter shares his experience with the audience about a particular place he visited, from the food and accommodation to the places visited. You can start vlogs on YouTube for free and get paid based on the views. YouTube also awards its content creators when they reach new subscription milestones.

Also Read: ‘Don’t Run After Money; It Will Come If You Have Good Intentions, Perseverance And Patience’

Consultancy

Experience is gained through your consistent efforts, trials and tribulations. It is a valuable asset for anyone who wants to offer consultancy on any subject in which they have expertise. For instance, you can work as an insurance consultant or agent if you are from the insurance sector. You can also be a media consultant and advise companies on how they should advertise their products to earn additional income.

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