The way we communicate is changing and for many reporters, that means evolving their careers. Between newsroom layoffs and shifting editorial priorities, today many journalists are opting to leap into the world of freelancing.

So, what does it take to build a career as an independent writer?

Alex Kirkman, who started as an international reporter for Forbes, has been freelancing since 2013 and joins imPRessions this week to educate listeners on how to make it as a freelance reporter.