Lead Editor
Creator Spotlight
Francis Zierer is the editor of Creator Spotlight, beehiiv's newsletter and podcast cataloguing how creator businesses grow and monetize — from independent, newsletter-based journalists to lifestyle YouTubers to the strategists and entrepreneurs serving them all.
His work explores the creator as a distinct category of digital media worker; the borders (and lack thereof) between creators, journalists, and other media producers; the relationships between creators and platforms; and how creators build sustainable businesses.
The Business of Creator Journalism: How Do I Make Money?
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CT