Join us at #NABJ26 to learn how to build sustainable income as an independent journalist, featuring media entrepreneurs LaMar Holliday and Tatyana Arrington, and IIJ leaders Shernay Williams and Katherine Reynolds Lewis. nabjconvention.com
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An education, professional development, and mutual support organization for independent journalists, focusing on BIPOC. Our mission is financial and emotional sustainability for independent journalists of color. theIIJ.com ➡️ @narrativegigs.bsky.social
Freelancing for the first time can feel a lot like working at a start-up with a staff of one – it’s easy to get overwhelmed! That’s why the IIJ has created the Freelance Quick Start Guide, a free resource to get you launched: bit.ly/iijquickstart
After losing her job at WaPo and the class she taught at Columbia, @karenattiah.bsky.social chose to go independent, launching “Resistance Studies Series” in 2025. On the Freelance Journalism Podcast, she shares the freedoms that come with her “warrior philosopher” lifestyle: youtu.be/GOfShyeignQ
The IIJ is co-hosting a freelancer meetup at #NABJ26 in Atlanta with the Association of Independents in Radio, International Women’s Media Foundation and Next Gen Journalism! RSVP here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/...
Journalist Kavitha Cardoza chases ambitious, deeply reported pieces on education and poverty. She juggles a handful of ideas until one emerges ready to pitch. Hear more about her process on the Freelance Journalism Podcast. youtu.be/hhsp-dhJTlw
The IIJ is co-hosting a freelancer meetup at #NLGJA26 with the Association of Independents in Radio, Fund for Investigative Journalism, and the International Women’s Media Foundation. RSVP here! www.zeffy.com/en-US/...
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Documented relies on freelance journalists for nuanced reporting on immigrant communities in NYC and NJ. Deputy Editor Clarissa León shares examples of pitches that made the grade on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/5ZmTc9syRwk
Independent journalist and writer @karenattiah.bsky.social started her online classes on race and media as “Resistance Summer School” in Summer 2025, and there’s a reason it caught on. Listen to the whole conversation on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/GOfShyeignQ
Until now, freelancing didn’t come with a roadmap. But thanks to the IIJ’s Freelance Quick Start Guide, there’s now a free, self-paced resource to make sure you hit the ground running: bit.ly/iijquickstart
Since going independent, @karenattiah.bsky.social has drawn on her diverse skills and interests–from Muay Thai to philosophy and her family’s roots in Africa–to build a career that fits her values. Hear more on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/GOfShyeignQ
Join us at #NABJ26 to learn how to build sustainable income as an independent journalist, featuring media entrepreneurs LaMar Holliday and Tatyana Arrington, and IIJ leaders Shernay Williams and Katherine Reynolds Lewis. nabjconvention.com
New to freelancing? The Freelance Journalism Podcast is a must listen! IIJ leaders Katherine Lewis and Shernay Williams answer some FAQs of freelance journalism and share advice for emotional and financial sustainability. youtu.be/d0d1XDMO_gI
Join us at #NAHJ26 to learn how to master the solo hustle in a conversation led by Altavoz Lab founder Valeria Fernández, featuring Carolina Murriel, co-founder of Pizza Shark, independent data journalist Silvia Canelón, and IIJ leader Ann Marie Awad. Register at nahjconference.org
Documented appreciates long-form pitches, but Deputy Editor Clarissa León also looks for freelancers who can turn newsy stories quickly. Hear more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/5ZmTc9syRwk
The IIJ is co-hosting a freelancer meetup at #NAHJ26 with the Association of Independents in Radio, International Women's Media Foundation, and Next Gen Journo! RSVP here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/...
LAST CALL for Data Fellowship applications. Apply by midnight PT tonight: bit.ly/2026DataFellowship
USC Center for Health Journalism@chjreportinghealth.bsky.social · 4w agoThere's still time to apply for our Data Fellowship! 🔗 Visit bit.ly/2026DataFellowship (Deadline: 7/22) Hear what last year’s Data Fellows shared during their in-person training in Los Angeles. @uscannenberg #ASCJ #DataReporting #JournalismFellowship #InvestigativeJournalism
Apply by Aug. 10 for NPF's Local Business Journalism Fellowship to gain expert insights, sharpen your reporting skills, and deepen your coverage of the entrepreneurs, industries and economic forces shaping your region. 🔗 https://nationalpress.org/training/local-business-journalism-fellowship-3/
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We want to make it easier to hit the ground running as a freelancer. That’s why we created the Freelance Quick-Start Guide – an interactive online course covering the basics of sustainable freelancing for absolute beginners! Take it for a free test drive: bit.ly/iijquickstart
New to freelancing? Then the Freelance Journalism Podcast is a must listen! IIJ leaders Katherine Lewis and Shernay Williams answer some FAQs of freelance journalism and share advice for emotional and financial sustainability. youtu.be/d0d1XDMO_gI
The IIJ is co-hosting a freelancer meetup at #IMC26 with Next Gen Journalism, the Association of Independents in Radio and the International Women's Media Foundation! RSVP here for more details: www.zeffy.com/en-US/...
Documented relies on freelance journalists for nuanced reporting on immigrant communities in NYC and NJ. Deputy Editor Clarissa León shared examples of pitches that made the grade on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/5ZmTc9syRwk
The IIJ is co-hosting a freelancer meetup at #NLGJA26 with the Association of Independents in Radio, Fund for Investigative Journalism, and the International Women’s Media Foundation. RSVP here! www.zeffy.com/en-US/...
Find yourself freelancing but not sure where to begin? The IIJ’s Freelance Quick Start Guide provides a customized springboard for free: bit.ly/iijquickstart
The IIJ is co-hosting a freelancer meetup at #IMC26 with Next Gen Journalism, the Association of Independents in Radio and the International Women's Media Foundation! RSVP here for more details: www.zeffy.com/en-US/...
We answered the most common questions we receive from freelancers on the Freelance Journalism Podcast. Join IIJ leaders for this conversation that covers getting started, growing your business, setting limits, and maintaining your work life balance. youtu.be/d0d1XDMO_gI
The IIJ is co-hosting a freelancer meetup at #NAHJ26 with the Association of Independents in Radio, International Women's Media Foundation, and Next Gen Journo! RSVP here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/...