How Freelancers Can Break Into Community Journalism

For journalists just starting their careers and breaking into freelance work, national magazines and newspapers are the usual avenues for which to concentrate pitches. However, an often-overlooked market is right under their noses. Covering local news and events for websites and publications might just be the ticket to landing steady work. In Mediabistro’s latest Journalism Advice column, editors offer tips for entering the field of community journalism.