Role description
Freelance Photo and Video – 5WH (World’s First Virtual Newsroom)
5WHPhoto & Video Journalists (Freelance) – 5WH Virtual Newsroom
📍 Location: Remote / USA / Global / Conflict Zones
🕒 Type: Freelance / Independent Contributor
About 5WH
5WH.com is the world’s first virtual newsroom — a multilingual platform where independent journalists can create, publish, and sell verified news content directly to media organizations worldwide.
We are building a transparent, creator-first ecosystem that empowers visual journalists to retain ownership, ensure credibility, and monetise their work without intermediaries.
Role Overview
We are seeking
freelance photojournalists and video journalists
who can capture news as it unfolds — on the ground, in real time, and with editorial precision.
This role is for visual storytellers who understand that
images and video are not just content — they are evidence, documentation, and frontline reporting tools
.
You should have a strong instinct for news, the ability to work in fast-moving environments, and the discipline to produce
accurate, verified, and compelling visual narratives
.
What You’ll Do
Capture high-impact news photographs and/or video footage from the field.
Produce short-form and long-form visual stories, including breaking news, features, and documentaries.
Write accurate captions, metadata, and contextual notes to support visual content.
Verify authenticity of visuals — time, location, and source credibility.
Upload and publish content directly on the 5WH platform for global distribution.
Collaborate (independently) with editors and media buyers through the platform.
Who You Are
A working photojournalist, videographer, or visual correspondent with a strong editorial sense.
Experienced in covering breaking news, conflicts, politics, or human-interest stories.
Technically proficient with cameras, mobile journalism tools, and editing software.
Able to operate independently in challenging or high-pressure environments.
Committed to journalistic ethics, accuracy, and visual integrity.
Fluent in English or any major global language (multilingual skills are a strong advantage).
Why Join 5WH
Monetise your visuals directly — no middlemen, no loss of rights.
Retain full ownership and licensing control over your photos and videos.
Publish globally and connect with verified media buyers instantly.
Operate independently with full editorial freedom.
Leverage 5WH’s built-in verification and credibility framework.
How to Apply
Three simple steps:
- Visit: www.5WH.com
- Register as a journalist: https://www.5wh.com/journalist-registration
- Submit your profile and sample work for Editorial Board review
Selected contributors will be notified upon approval.