The rise of freelance journalism is reshaping the media landscape—bringing both opportunity and uncertainty to those on the front lines of tech reporting.

In this special episode of Liberty on the Line, Liberty’s James Meredith sits down with two veteran tech journalists to unpack the realities of freelance life in today’s fast-changing editorial world.

Together, they explore the evolving relationship between PR professionals and independent reporters, share insights on navigating the business side of freelancing, and offer candid advice for how brands can collaborate more effectively with journalists.

Guests:

• Marc Ambasna-Jones – A journalist, editor, and editorial consultant with bylines in The Guardian, Computer Weekly, The Register, New Statesman, and Raconteur (The Times).

• Danny Palmer – An award-winning cybersecurity journalist and editorial content writer with over a decade of experience covering tech, AI, and cyber for publications like ZDNet and The Stack.