Ep5 - Monetize Your Newsroom Skills: How Journalists Can Create New Income Streams

From ghostwriting on LinkedIn to media training and freelance true crime reporting, Sara Davenport breaks down how burned-out broadcasters can start making real money without leaving their skill set behind. Whether you're still in the news or already pivoting out, this episode is packed with actionable ways to turn your newsroom experience into new income streams that pay more, offer more freedom, and align with your life.

📚 Resources Mentioned

• Free Career Assessment Test: COUPON CODE for the Test: FREECAREERTEST
• Connect with Sara Davenport - [e-mail]
• Need help with your first steps? Check out BreakingOutofBreakingNews.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

1. Why soft skills like storytelling, communication, and working under pressure are high-income skills and how to pitch them.
   
   
2. Smart, realistic ways to start making money on the side (without launching a full business or becoming an influencer).
   
   
3. The mindset shift that helps you go from underpaid in news… to well-paid and respected in a new role or industry.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.