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The Working Stringer.
The core freelance news-gathering system.

Learn how to find stories, operate safely, understand your rights, get there first, shoot what matters, package your footage, pitch to desks, and understand how selling really works.

$397 $897 value
Phases 1–9: 51 video modules
+ 28-Document Resource Library
What’s included

Everything in the Signature tier: includes the Free and Starter tiers, plus the core working system for finding, shooting, protecting, packaging, and selling news footage.

Phase 1 Orientation
  • 01 Introduction to the Stringer Business
  • 02 Expectations, Lifestyle & Learning Curve
Phase 2 Getting Started
  • 03 Beginner Roadmap: Getting Ready
  • 04 Understanding Your Local Media Market
Phase 3 Gear, Tools & Getting Ready
  • 05 Minimum Viable Gear Setup
  • 06 Scanners and Apps
  • 07 Do You Need to Shoot in 4K?
  • 08 Your Vehicle as a Mobile Command Center
  • 09 The Best Times to Go Out and Why: Targeting the Double News Cycle
Phase 4 Finding Stories
  • 10 Scanner Fundamentals
  • 11 Police Codes, Fire Lingo & Field Language
  • 12 Finding Stories in the Era of Encryption
  • 13 Pattern Recognition: What Happens When
  • 14 Building a Human Tip Network
Phase 5 Safety, Law & Ethics
  • 15 Safety Equipment and Field Readiness
  • 16 Body Armor and Helmets
  • 17 Brush Fire Dangers
  • 18 Freeway Dangers
  • 19 Protest Safety
  • 20 Fatigue and Adrenaline Management
  • 21 When to Help and When Not To
  • 22 Ethical Journalism and Not Editorializing
  • 23 Press Passes & Credentials + DMV Press Plates
  • 24 How to Not Get Arrested: What I Did Wrong
  • 25 409.5 PC and Photographer’s Rights
  • 26 Footage as Evidence and Subpoenas
Phase 6
Getting There First
  • 27
    Your First Practice Night
  • 28
    Learn Your Roads Like Your Life Depends on It
  • 29
    Know Your City: Good Areas and Bad Areas
  • 30
    Parking Strategy
  • 31
    The First 60 Seconds on Scene
Phase 7 Shooting the Story
  • 32 Camera Mastery for News
  • 33 What to Shoot First
  • 34 Must-Get Visuals on Common Story Types
  • 35 Positioning Better Than the Competition
Phase 8 Editing, Writing & Packaging
  • 36 Editing for Station Editors
  • 37 Getting the Facts for Your Story
  • 38 Using AI for Captions and Headlines
Phase 9 Selling & Monetization
  • 39 Who Buys Footage and How the Market Works
  • 40 What Sells, What Doesn’t
  • 41 Pricing and Negotiations
  • 42 Assignment Desks and Producers
  • 43 Calling the Desks and Sending Your Footage
  • 44 Tip Fees: Getting Paid for Story Info
  • 45 Why We Don’t Default to Exclusive Sales and When We Do
  • 46 Packaging Multiple Stories
  • 47 TV Payment Terms: What to Expect
  • 48 Contract Verbiage From Networks and TV Shows: How Not to Get Screwed
  • 49 What to Charge TV Shows Based on Format
  • 50 Copyright, Fair News Use & Getting Paid What You Deserve
  • 51 Making the Transition Into TV News Staff / PIOs

Plus, included with Signature

A working library of checklists, guides and templates.

Practical documents you can use on your very next story. Each one is yours to download.

Field & Safety

  • M1Stringer GlossaryPDF
  • M6Scanner and App ShortlistPDF
  • M10Scanner Quick-Start GuidePDF
  • M11Police and Fire Radio Codes Reference CardPDF
  • M14Tip Contact TrackerXLS
  • M15Disaster Coverage Field GuidePDF
  • M15Complete Equipment ChecklistPDF
  • M19Protest Coverage Safety GuidePDF
  • M20Fatigue and Adrenaline Decision FlowchartPDF

Rights & Ethics

  • M22News Stringer Code of EthicsPDF
  • M23Press Pass Application ExamplePDF
  • M23DMV Paperwork KitPDF
  • M25Know Your Rights: 409.5 PC CardPDF
  • M26Subpoena Response ChecklistPDF

Shooting, Editing & Fact-Checking

  • M32News Camera Settings GuidePDF
  • M33What to Shoot First: Quick Reference GuidePDF
  • M34Shot List by Story TypePDF
  • M36Station Ready Editing ChecklistPDF
  • M37Pre-Publish Fact-Check QuestionsPDF
  • M38AI Caption and Headline Prompt PackPDF

Selling & Pricing

  • M39Who Buys Footage: Market MapPDF
  • M40What Sells: Quick ReferencePDF
  • M41Footage Pricing GuidePDF
  • M43Cold Outreach Email and Call ScriptPDF
  • M48Contract Red Flags ChecklistPDF
  • M49TV Rate Guide by FormatPDF
  • M50Copyright and Fair Use BasicsPDF
  • M50Copyright Demand Letter TemplatesWORD
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