As a video journalist, you’re usually asked to do it all: report, produce, edit, build audience, navigate platforms, follow trends, find revenue — and even think like a business owner.

As the lines between journalism, independent creators, and traditional media continue to blur, we’re here to help you hone in on what it actually takes to build a sustainable career around video creator journalism. In this three-part series, hosted by VC's Veda Shastri, you’ll hear from Francis Zierer and Natalia Pérez-González of beehiiv’s Creator Spotlight, who will share insights from their reporting on 100+ creator businesses; journalist and creator Fernando Hurtado, founder of In The Hyphen, who will offer practical strategies for turning video journalism into revenue; and Jon Laurence, ex-AJ+ EP and current VP at Newpress, who’ll explore how the shift from traditional TV news to creator journalism is reshaping editorial, commercial, and branded storytelling. Together, these sessions will dig into real-world questions around building a sustainable creator business, from revenue models and sponsorships to brand integrations and everything in-between. 

⭐ Registration for this event is free as a perk of your VC Gold membership. 15% discount for all others if you RSVP for more than one workshop. Discount code will be shared in your order confirmation after RSVPing for one event.