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13 freelance opportunities for Middle East and remote media pros
From fashion content for TikTok, scriptwriting for YouTube and C-pop-adjacent internships, there's plenty for everyone in this week's list
Hiya! Sneha here, back with a fresh freelance gigs roundup. This week spans everything from fashion‑...
How I earn my money as a freelancer
The various ways I make my income and how much they account for
If you’ve been a subscriber for a while, you may already know I don’t believe you can have a financially sustainable career as a freelance journalist by purely pitching editor...
Keeping Tabs #54: A regional freelance rate tracker
The bespoke menu for our Desert Prose co-working session last week! Pic by me
Every Monday morning, I sleep late. After a weekend running the shop, I’m truly exhausted. Interacting with that many people just leaves me feeling pretty draine...
14 opportunities for media pros in the Middle East and globally
A writing‑heavy roundup with plenty of social, design and content-creation roles in the mix
Hola! This week brings a bunch of new gigs across editorial, comms, culture coverage, design, radio, video, education, and content creation in the...
Working Hours with Liam Collens
It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these, but I’d love to do more going forward. If you’re interested in being featured, please hit me up!
Now, I did this interview a while ago, but what better week to feature Dubai-based foodie rev...
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A freelance journalist and editor, worked and written for The National, Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Time Out, GQ and more ✍️. I'm trying to build a freelance community within the Middle East's media industry \ud83e\udd13
Field notes on contemporary art, culture, and power — written from inside exhibitions, fairs, studios, and conversations.
Hello, I’m Sneha Thomas. I write to understand: the world, myself, and the spaces in between. My work is heartfelt, honest, and always open to deeper dialogue. It may or may not resonate with everyone, but every word — penned with intention.
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