These factors affect freelance salaries. Copy deadlines may mean irregular hours. Working conditions vary according to the size and budget of the organisation. There is the opportunity to meet a wide variety of people outside the organisation. The industry is concentrated in London and the south east of England.
Freelancers can operate from a variety of locations.
Lifestyle implications Travel opportunities, salaries and hours of work vary according to the type of magazine worked for. Long hours, tight deadlines and writing for the public domain can be stressful. Part-time work and career breaks are possible. Freelance work is common. Travel Travel within a working day is frequent Absence from home at night is occasional Overseas work or travel is occasional Gender balance Women are well represented on consumer magazines.