The Conference Is Almost Here! Are You Registered?

We hope to see you at our freelance conference! Also, make sure to sign up for our exclusive business of freelancing course.

It's Almost Conference Time!

The conference is almost here! If you didn't get an email with Zoom links on Monday, you may not be registered. Check your email for info@theiij.com to find the links.

But it's not too late to sign up. Go ahead and register now for just $89. You'll get access to 2 inspirational keynote addresses, 8 live, interactive 75-minute-long panel discussions, 2 networking groups, bonuses, webinars, and resources — all for what some organizations charge for a single workshop.

Click here for more details on the freelance conference.

All panels will be recorded and available for replay until April 10.

A panel including Kelly Virella of The New York Times will teach you how to land a story in your dream publication, a session with photojournalists including Vanessa Charlot will help you structure your freelance photo business and rates, and you'll learn how to generate new income streams from books, teaching, consulting, and more. And that's just three of the 12 sessions.

Don't miss your chance to learn from these industry professionals!

Grab Your Spot in Our Business of Freelancing Course!

Space is limited to just 30 people, so sign up before March 10 for just $97. This course is for freelancers of all levels. You'll get access to over 8 weeks of live, interactive classes. You’ll develop a customized business plan and path to financial and emotional sustainability. You'll also receive individual attention and learn road-tested frameworks for landing assignments and making smarter decisions about how you spend your time, energy, and resources.

The class will begin with a kickoff video call on Tuesday, March 21, at 1 pm ET, and then will run every Tuesday from 1-2 pm ET from April 4 through May 16. Hold Tuesday, May 23, for a final cohort meeting.

For more info, visit the course page.

RSVP to the IIJ’s First-Ever In-Person Hang!

Meet up with us in person! If you're registered for the conference and live near Washington D.C., Los Angeles, or St. Louis please RSVP for an in-person gathering on Saturday, March 11. Space is limited and will be first come, first served. Let’s keep the conference energy going! This is your chance to continue building upon the connections you made and make new ones.

We hope to see you there!

Apply to the Institute for Nonprofit News’ Audience Research Fellowship!

If you're an early-career journalist interested in news audiences and understanding their needs, The Institute for Nonprofit News is looking for an Audience Research Fellow.

In this nine-month position, you'll work with INN's 400+ nonprofit news organization members to put actionable insights on their most engaged audiences in place. You'll also work to collect and analyze relevant audience data to inform various decisions and draft reports and presentations on their research findings. You'll design focus groups, surveys and other audience research tools. Overall, you'll also have the opportunity to help form INN's organizational goals and strategy.

The position is fully remote and pays between $50,000 to $60,000, depending on experience.

The deadline to apply is March 20.

Visit the INN website for more information or to apply. If you have any questions, email sam@inn.org.

Calling All Tech, Gadget, Auto and Food Writers of Color—Check Out Static Media!

If you're a tech, gadget, auto and/or food writer of color looking for freelance work, Static Media might be a good place to look into! Journalist Vayunamu Bawa can refer you.
 
Email her your resume, three relevant, professional writing samples, and your email address. Let her know which position you're applying for:

  • News Writer — You get to set your own schedule, but work a minimum of 10 hours per week. Typical assignments are around 300 to 900 words and cover timely, evergreen topics. $21/hour.

  • Feature Writer — You can work any time you want without schedule restraints. Typical assignments are around 2,600 to 3,000 words. 8 cents/word.

You can reach her at vayunamujb@gmail.com.

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More Resources, Upcoming Opportunities, and Interesting Reads

  • Read Gabriel Pietrorazio's article, "Pay-What-You-Can Farm Stands Feed Communities Against Tough Odds" for Civil Eats. In it, he explains how COVID and inflation made fresh fruits and veggies harder to access. So, many farms have taken matters into their own hands and offered produce based on what people can play, keeping communities across the nation healthy and fed.

  • Read Tina Vásquez's article, "Journalists play a crucial role in the fight for prison and police abolition" for Prism. In it, she outlines the responsibility that journalists hold to resist copaganda and produce reporting that focuses on transformative justice and informs readers on what they can do to keep their community safe.

  • We're always eager to connect with freelance journalists of color who'd like to be involved in the work of the IIJ or contribute to future programs. Email Katherine@TheIIJ.com to volunteer — or if you have an idea for a partner, funder or topic we should explore.

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