Freelancing for Journalists

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.

In this bonus episode podcast hosts Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson conduct an appraisal on one another.They set out how to do a performance review and the importance of assessing your work and setting yourself goals as a freelancer.ResourcesOriginal 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 this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZd2JfSEjjLPdluCOS7ogRMgLX5q5g8vMSdBhW7q9vw/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, we talk about crowdsourcing stories, what it means and how to go about it. We speak to Charlotte Godart, an investigator for Bellingcat who discusses how she used crowdsourced data in a recent investigation into police violence at the Black Lives Matter protests. We also chat with Eric Reidy a freelance journalist involved in crowdsourcing information for migrant-related stories. Guests Charlotte GodartTwitter: @hicharl0tteEric ReidyTwitter: @Eric_ReidyWebsite https://ericreidy.com/ResourcesProPublica crowdsourcing example (maternal harm)  https://www.propublica.org/article/how-we-collected-nearly-5-000-stories-of-maternal-harmGuide to crowdsourcing from the Tow Centre for Digital Journalismhttps://www.cjr.org/tow_center_reports/guide_to_crowdsourcing.phpBellingcat https://www.bellingcat.com/Examples of Bellingcat crowdsourcing stories https://www.bellingcat.com/category/resources/case-studies/Bellingcat crowdsourcing police violence in US https://blmprotests.forensic-architecture.org/The Ghost Boat Story crowdsourcing background https://deeply.thenewhumanitarian.org/refugees/community/2016/03/15/following-the-ghost-boatBellingcat’s open training workshops https://www.bellingcat.com/workshops/Bellingcat’s digital toolkit https://credibilitycoalition.org/credcatalog/project/bellingcats-digital-toolkit/Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) resource centre for safety and security resources https://helpdesk.gijn.org/support/solutions/articles/14000036509-safety-and-securityReporting grants https://gijn.org/grants-and-fellowships-2/#reporting

In this episode we talk to about safety and security and what it means for freelance journalists. We speak to Sarah Giaziri, Director of Frontline Freelance Register (FFR), which supports the physical and mental well-being of international freelance journalists around the world. And Michael Bird, a freelance investigative journalist who specialises in reporting on drugs, slave trade and criminal gangs - where his online security is as important as his general safety. Guests Sarah GiaziriTwitter: @Sarah_GiaziriMichael BirdTwitter: @MichaelBirdUK Website: https://michaelbirdjournalist.wordpress.comResourcesFrontline Freelance Register https://www.frontlinefreelance.org/FFR Freelance Journalist Safety principles https://www.frontlinefreelance.org/freelance-journalist-safety-principles/A Culture of Safety Alliance (ACOS alliance) Safety Principles  https://www.acosalliance.org/the-principlesACOS resources and digital toolbox https://www.acosalliance.org/resources-1UNESCO report safety issues https://en.unesco.org/themes/safety-journalists/dgreport/2018Organisations which help support freelance journalists who are at risk:Reporters sans Frontieres https://rsf.org/enEuropean Center for Press and Media Freedom in Leipzig, Germany https://www.ecpmf.eu/Rory Peck Trust in the UK https://rorypecktrust.org/Media Defence in UK https://www.mediadefence.org/Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma in the US https://dartcenter.orgSafety training for freelance journalists:Freelance Journalism Assembly safety clinics: https://journalismassembly.com/conference/safety-clinics Rory Peck Trusts bursary for training https://rorypecktrust.org/freelance-assistance/training-fund/Silk Road Training https://silkroadtraining.international