Five things your sports journalism portfolio should have

Quick guide for the portfolio links section of the apply form. Editors review fast, so make sure the right things are visible.

How we set rates for new contributors

You set your rate when you apply. Here’s how we decide whether to commission within it, and what to do if we can’t.

What freelance sports journalism pays in 2026

Honest rate ranges, what specialism is worth, and why volume matters less than people think.

Working with Dragon Team: how we commission sports journalists

The full picture of how the Dragon Sports Media Limited content network works with freelance writers, photographers and videographers. Application, approval, briefs, payment.

What we look for in contributors

Three things matter most when we review applications. None of them is “years at a major outlet”.