Freelancing for Journalists
Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson
Lifting the lid on freelance life. Experienced freelance journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson guide you through everything you need to know about working for yourself. From where to get work, to how to get paid and everything in between.
Each episode features two guests who have made freelancing a success. From film reviewers, to travel writers to bitcoin experts and current affairs broadcasters.
Packed with trade secrets, top tips and amusing anecdotes this is an unmissable How To guide for anyone interested in freelance journalism life.
Contact us via email freelancingforjournalists@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter @freelancingfor @lilycanter @emmajourno.
You can find out more about FFJ at our dedicated website here: https://freelancingforjournalists.com/
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For the full Freelancing for Journalists experience you can purchase our book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558
You can also sign up to our freelancing course here: https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/freelance-journalism-online-course/s43/a750959/
And check out our webinar training series here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists
We also offer a range of bespoke training packages under the Freelancing for Journalists brand. Email us for details.
Each episode features two guests who have made freelancing a success. From film reviewers, to travel writers to bitcoin experts and current affairs broadcasters.
Packed with trade secrets, top tips and amusing anecdotes this is an unmissable How To guide for anyone interested in freelance journalism life.
Contact us via email freelancingforjournalists@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter @freelancingfor @lilycanter @emmajourno.
You can find out more about FFJ at our dedicated website here: https://freelancingforjournalists.com/
Love the podcast? Then why not buy us a virtual cuppa here: https://ko-fi.com/freelancingforjournalists
Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to get all the latest podcast news plus additional resources: https://tinyurl.com/y6j7kx7d
For the full Freelancing for Journalists experience you can purchase our book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558
You can also sign up to our freelancing course here: https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/freelance-journalism-online-course/s43/a750959/
And check out our webinar training series here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists
We also offer a range of bespoke training packages under the Freelancing for Journalists brand. Email us for details.
Episodes
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May 20, 2020 • 39min
Pitching and providing the goods
In our second episode we discuss how to write the perfect pitch and track down the correct commissioning editor to send it to. We hear from experienced real life journalist Jill Foster and fintech writer Tom Rodgers who share some of their pitching tricks.*Please note this episode was recorded via Zoom during the COVID-19 lock down which may affect the sound quality. This was the final episode to be recorded but is not the final episode in the series.The GuestsJill Foster: https://www.jillfoster.co.uk/Twitter: @JournalistJillTom Rodgers: https://www.tomrodgersmedia.co.uk/Twitter: @TomRodgers4ResourcesJourno Resources pitching guidelines: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/pitch-us/The Overtake pitching guidelines: https://theovertake.com/write-for-us/How to write the perfect pitch: https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/wij-workshop-how-to-write-the-perfect-pitch/Pitching course: https://www.museflash.academy/shop/self-paced-cracking-pitchesWomen In Journalism Mentoring Scheme: https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring-2018/Journalism Mentoring Schemes: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-mentoring-journalist-mentor/Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here
May 13, 2020 • 29min
Where the freelance work is
In our launch episode we speak to travel writer David Whitley and film journalist Tasha Jagger about where to the find the freelance work.We discuss the importance of working for a range of media outlets, how to branch out beyond traditional media and the unexpected places where journalism work can be found.The HostsLily Canter: https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/ Twitter: @lilycanter Emma Wilkinson: https://emmawilkinson.net/ Twitter: @Emmajourno Things Lily mentions:South China Morning Post - https://www.scmp.com/author/lily-canter The Sun, My First Home - https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/money/the-sun-my-first-home/ The GuestsTasha Jagger: https://tashajagger.contently.com/ Twitter: @tashajagger_ David Whitley: http://www.grumpytraveller.com/ Twitter: @mrdavidwhitley Things Tasha mentions:Little White Lies, Female Composer - https://lwlies.com/articles/why-are-there-so-few-female-film-composers/ Digital Spy - https://www.digitalspy.com/ Organic Film - http://www.organicfilm.com.tr/ Things David mentions: National Geographic Article - https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2019/12/frequent-flyer-what-do-when-theres-airline-strike Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here SHU students who helped produce this podcast:Guest liaison manager - Kendra NicholsGuest photography - Anton VelchevDesk driver - Anurag DasguptaShow notes - Isabella Tarrant Studio producer - Ben Dodd Music researcher - Ben DoddWebsite designer - Alexandra VentressSocial media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson
May 6, 2020 • 46min
The Gratitude Episode
Freelance journalists have experienced many challenges over the past six weeks during the UK coronavirus lock down. In this episode we take stock of the positive ways in which freelancers have adapted to their new working life.We talk to Punteha Van Terheyden, who recently launched digital platform Lacuna Voices, and music journalist John Earls about humanity, slowing down and sending nice emails.
Apr 6, 2020 • 50min
Working, homeschooling and coping with lock down
In our second coronavirus special we see how freelance journalists are coping two weeks into UK lock down. The episode features parenting and career specialist Georgina Fuller, and, charity and Fantasy Football journalist Joe Lepper. They talk us through working at home whilst homeschooling, understanding the government's self-employment financial aid packages and why now is the time to get networking.Episode notes:Georgie's website: https://www.georginafuller.co.uk/Joe's website: http://www.newsandfeatures.co.uk/Coronavirus petition to support small limited companies: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310515NUJ coronavirus guidance for freelancers: https://www.nuj.org.uk/documents/coronavirus--advice-for-freelances/Self-employment income support scheme: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-schemeCitizens Advice self-employment guidance: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/coronavirus-if-youre-self-employed/
Mar 16, 2020 • 30min
Coping with the impact of coronavirus
In this special episode freelance journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson examine how coronavrius is impacting the world of self-employed journalism.We discuss revenue streams, diversification and making the most of a difficult situation.Special guests include running specialist Kate Carter and personal finance journalist Faith Archer.Episode Notes:Here are links to all of the people and resources mentioned in the show.https://www.journoresources.org.uk/https://www.annacodrearado.com/newsletterhttps://twitter.com/katehelencarterhttps://twitter.com/MuchMore_Lesshttps://jackmonroe.bigcartel.com/https://twitter.com/AnyaMeyerowitzhttps://twitter.com/lilycanterhttps://twitter.com/emmajourno
