Freelancing for Journalists

Trust is an essential part of journalism. In this episode, we find out why it's important and what you can do as a freelance journalist to gain it. We talk to Steve Nowottny, an editor from FullFact, who discusses how his work exposes and counters the harm false information can cause, and Jennifer Sizeland, a UK-based freelance journalist, who talks to us about how journalists can build trust with their sources.Steve NowottnyTwitter: @stevenowottnyWebsite: https://www.stevenowottny.com/Jennifer SizelandTwitter: https://twitter.com/LandofSizeInstagram: @lifeofsize Website: https://landofsize.com/ResourcesFull Fact https://fullfact.org/How journalists can build trust with their sourceshttps://ijnet.org/en/story/how-journalists-can-build-trust-their-sourcesMuck Rack https://muckrack.com/search/Qwoted https://www.qwoted.com/Branding advice for journalistshttps://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/branding-for-freelance-journalists?s=rFFJ podcast episode on brandinghttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2DiPXKqkBgZaJkSqI9VIqoFFJ Twitter verification campaign https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/join-our-twitter-blue-tick-campaign?s=rMedia matchmaker https://mediamatchmaker.co.uk/War on truth on BBC Radio 4 documentary by Marianna Spring https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0btv73rFreelance journalist recommendationsHarry Wallop https://harrywallop.co.uk/Marianna Spring disinformation reporter for the BBC https://twitter.com/mariannaspringAnya Ryanhttps://muckrack.com/anya-ryan

In this episode, we talk about pensions and savings, and how we should all be thinking about saving for the future. We talk to Brendon Maton an experienced freelance journalist who writes about investing and savings and Hannah Smith, a freelance financial journalist specialising in investment management and personal finance, about the best options out there for freelance journalists. Brendon MatonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-maton-23372010/Hannah Smith Twitter: @hannah_fran_Website: https://www.hannahsmithjournalist.co.uk/ ResourcesMoney helper https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/enGovernment basic pension https://www.gov.uk/state-pensionAn example of a pension provider https://www.hl.co.uk/pensionsFidelity https://www.fidelity.co.uk/retirement/Hargreaves and Lansdown pension calculator https://www.hl.co.uk/pensions/pension-calculatorPension Bee https://www.pensionbee.com/Pensions tracking service- old lost pension potshttps://www.gov.uk/find-pension-contact-detailsMoney and pension service govhttps://moneyandpensionsservice.org.uk/NEST pension https://www.nestpensions.org.uk/SIPP https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/pensions-and-retirement/pensions-basics/self-invested-personal-pensionsWealthify ethical SIPP https://www.wealthify.com/Nutmeg ethical investing https://www.nutmeg.com/socially-responsible-investingPension bee fossil fuel-free pensionhttps://www.pensionbee.com/fossil-fuel-free-pensionNational insurance credit https://www.gov.uk/national-insurance-creditsCheck your state pension https://www.gov.uk/check-state-pensionChild benefit https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/benefits/benefits-if-you-have-children/protecting-your-state-pension-when-you-have-a-babyFreelance journalist recommendationsHugh Wheelanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-wheelan-8449663/?originalSubdomain=ukFelicity Hannah http://felicityhannah.co.uk/

In this episode we talk about photography, how to get into photojournalism and how it works when you are both writing and taking photos for features. Joining us we have Craig Stennett an experienced photojournalist who specialises in political and social change and Nori Jemil, a freelance photographer, writer and videographer who has worked for Nat Geo UK, BBC Travel, and The Telegraph among others.Craig Stennett Twitter: @craig_stennettInstagram: @craigstennett1965Website: https://www.craigstennett.com/Nori JemilTwitter: @AndeanImaging Instagram: @nori.jemil.travelWebsite: http://farm8.clik.com/Noriphotography/ ResourcesGetty Images https://www.gettyimages.ae/The Travel Photographer’s Wayhttps://www.bradtguides.com/product/the-travel-photographers-way-1/Wanderlust Travel Magazine https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/Lily’s feature in Trail Running Magazine featuring her own photoshttps://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/trail-running-magazine-outer-hebrides-adventure/Freelance journalist recommendationsJörg Luyken https://www.thegermanreview.de/about?utm_source=menu-dropdownZoey Gotohttps://www.zoeygoto.com/

In this bonus episode Lily and Emma return to the appraisal they conducted on each other six months ago to hold one another accountable. We find out how many of their action points were achieved and how useful the process was. ResourcesHow to appraise yourself original podcast episode https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourselfOriginal appraisal form by Laura Oliver, Society of Freelance Journalists: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oy5YhMO1pBxIyXj6phUr_ApEorqT1OIPi7tIm45aMb4/edit?usp=sharingAdapted appraisal form used by Lily and Emma in their first appraisal episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZd2JfSEjjLPdluCOS7ogRMgLX5q5g8vMSdBhW7q9vw/edit?usp=sharing

What does it take to switch to journalism later in life? In this episode, we find out how to move into freelance journalism after starting off in an alternative career. We talk about the rewards and the hurdles of changing careers with Rachel Steinberg, who worked in the theatre in Canada before moving to London to become a sports journalist and Rachel Murray who is an ex-lawyer turned freelance writer. The GuestsRachel SteinbergTwitter: @rae_steinbergClippings: https://www.clippings.me/rachelsteinberg Rachel Murray Twitter: @gotacommonnameResources and recommendationsPivot newsletter for career changers by Rachel Murrayhttps://pivotnewsletter.co.uk/JournoResources https://www.journoresources.org.uk/NCTJ diplomahttps://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/diploma-in-journalismFreelancing for Journalists Facebook communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281Marisa Ingemi, Seattle Timeshttps://www.seattletimes.com/author/marisa-ingemi/Marisa’s freelance article about companion horseshttps://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/companion-ponies-horses-racetrack-15915104.phpLizzy Denning, freelance journalisthttps://muckrack.com/lizzydeningLizzy’s Out of Office newsletterhttps://outoffice.substack.com/p/welcome-to-out-of-officeFreelancing for Journalists is sponsored by Cision

In this episode, we speak to two freelance journalists, Miranda Levy and Alice Draper about the moral choices you can be confronted with as a freelance journalist. We discuss how to set boundaries and how to avoid conflicts of interest. The GuestsMiranda LevyWebsite: https://mirandalevy.co.uk/Twitter: @mirandalevycopy Instagram: @mirandalevyinstaAlice DraperWebsite: https://www.alicedraper.com/Twitter: @alicemdraper Instagram: @alicedraperResources and recommendationsVice photo scandal https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/12/cambodia-vice-edited-photos-khmer-rouge-victims-smiling-tuol-sleng-prison-genocideAlice’s personal essayshttps://www.alicedraper.com/portfolio/Tayla Blairehttps://taylablaire.contently.com/Tanya Goldhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/t/ta-te/tanya-gold/https://muckrack.com/tanyagold1/articlesFreelancing for Journalists is sponsored by Cision.

In this episode we discuss the difficulty of saying no to work as a freelance. We talk to freelance journalist and Career Collective founder Lateefah Jean-Baptiste and i like networking founder Isabel Sachs about how, and when, to walk away when a commission or project is not working for you.The guestsLateefah Jean https://www.lateefahjb.com/Twitter @_LateefahJB  https://www.instagram.com/careergirlcollective/Isabel Sachshttps://ilikenetworking.uk/the-teamTwitter @networking_iResources and recommendationsStephanie Sword - Williams https://www.instagram.com/stefaniesw/?hl=enBanseka Kayeme https://www.instagram.com/banseka/?hl=en-gb Hannah Van-de-Peer @hgvandepeerF*ck Being Humble https://www.instagram.com/fbeinghumbleldn/ 

Securing steady work, long term contracts or building up a relationship with an editor in order to get regular work can be a great security blanket for freelancers. In this episode we talk to Mel Stern, freelance journalist, editor, producer, and charity communications consultant and Tufayel Ahmed, a freelance journalist, editor and journalism lecturer about how to do this . The GuestsMel SternTwitter: @melvsternWebsite:https://melstern.wordpress.com/ Tufayel Ahmed Twitter:@tufayelInstagram: @tufayelahmedWebsite: https://www.tufayel.co/Resources and recommendationsOpportunities for journalists to work in the charity sector:  World Vision charity  https://www.worldvision.org.uk/about/jobs/Amnesty International https://www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involvedWork experience scheme at the BBC, including Newsnight: https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships/work-experienceBig Issue The Breakthrough Programme https://www.bigissue.com/press-release/the-big-issue-launches-breakthrough-talent-and-training-programme-for-young-people/Example of Tufayel’s work on pro-wrestling for CNN https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/wrestling-art-photography-orange-crush/index.htmlJune Bellebon and her articles at Gal-Demhttps://gal-dem.com/author/jon-bellebono/Aniefiok Ekpoudom, freelance journalisthttps://aniefiokekpoudom.com/Jason Okundaye, freelance writer https://twitter.com/jasebyjasonhttps://www.instagram.com/blackandgaybackintheday/Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by Cision.

In this episode, we talk to two freelance journalists who also blog. We ask how blogging can service freelance journalists and how you can make it work for you. Andy Webb is a freelance journalist who runs the award winning blog ‘Be Clever with your Cash’ and Marisa Bate, who was shortlisted for the inaugural Freelance Writing Awards for her newsletter and blog ‘Writing about Women’ is a freelance journalist specialising in stories told through the female lens. The GuestsAndy WebbBlog: https://becleverwithyourcash.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyclevercash?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyclevercash/Marisa BateBlog and newsletter: https://www.writingaboutwomen.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisajbateResources and recommendationsPlaying Big by Tara Mohrhttps://www.taramohr.com/the-playing-big-book/ Freelance Writing Awards https://www.freelancewritingawards.com/Andy’s column in Metrohttps://metro.co.uk/author/andy-webb/Andy’s column in Reader’s Digest https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/author/andy-webb‘Cash Chats’ podcasthttps://becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast/Andy’s Facebook grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2661970707423383/Andy’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_T7G3RjQe7ghD0ikr4reuwLouise Tickle, freelance journalist specialising in the family courts. https://louisetickle.co.uk/Hidden Homicideshttps://www.tortoisemedia.com/file/hidden-homicides/Jenni Hill, Can’t Swing a Cat blog https://cantswingacat.co.uk/Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by Cision.

In the first episode of series 6, we speak to two freelance journalists about how to handle editor ghosting. What can you do when an editor, who was initially keen, is now ignoring your emails? We get advice from Solape Alatise, a freelance journalist with business and financial reporting experience, and Joel Snape a fitness writer and former commissioning editor at Men's Fitness. The GuestsSolape AlatiseTwitter: @solapealatise Instagram: @solapealatiseWebsite: https://www.solapealatise.com/ Joel SnapeTwitter: @JoelSnapeWebsite: http://www.livehard.co.uk/about/Resources and recommendationsLily’s long read in Runners World https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/runners-world-where-do-my-fees-go/Amelia Tait, freelance journalisthttps://ameliatait.com/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/3kxkd3/am-i-the-asshole-reddithttps://www.vice.com/en/article/epn8ge/millennial-buy-home-how-articleLateefah Jean-Baptistehttps://www.lateefahjb.com/ Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by Cision.