Join us for an immersive workshop on developing a sustainable independent journalism practice! • Build a balanced, profitable portfolio with the 3 P's modelR • Learn strategies for time and money management • Hear from D.C.-area editors who work with freelance journalists on what they're looking for in a pitch $59 early bird rate Attending IRE? It's free! Register at ThellJ.com Friday, June 19 2026

🔎 Get to the bottom of building a sustainable freelance career at #IRE26! The IIJ is presenting a full day workshop on the Business of Freelancing on June 19. Learn more and register: theiij.com/2026-dc-w...

Join us for an immersive workshop on developing a sustainable independent journalism practice! • Build a balanced, profitable portfolio with the 3 P's modelR • Learn strategies for time and money management • Hear from D.C.-area editors who work with freelance journalists on what they're looking for in a pitch $59 early bird rate Attending IRE? It's free! Register at ThellJ.com Friday, June 19 2026 9am-6pm ET

Planning for #IRE26? Check out the IIJ’s D.C. Freelance Business Workshop on June 19 to learn how to develop a sustainable independent journalism practice: theiij.com/2026-dc-w...

To pitch a successful story to Science Friday, keep your ears open for science happening in surprising places–like the screams of heavy metal singers. Hear more advice for pitching Science Friday on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/nupktV_EK5M

Register to hear live feedback from editors! Saturday, April 18 | 3:30 - 5 p.m. CT | University of Chicago Illinois Peter Prengaman Global climate news director Associated Press Jenny Splitter Editor-in-chief Sentient Bryce Cracknell Editor-in-chief The Margin Michelle Rowan Deputy news editor Chicago Tribune Senior editor Michael Kodas Ann Marie Awad Editorial director The IIJ (Moderator) Inside Climate News

#SEJ2026 attendees & Chicago freelancers are invited to attend the IIJ's Pitch Fest on April 18. A few lucky freelancers will get feedback in real time from editors at at the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, the Margin, Inside Climate News, and Sentient. Register here: bit.ly/rsvppitchfest

Learn strategies for time and money management • Hear from D.C.-area editors who work with freelance journalists on what they're looking for in a pitch $59 early bird rate Attending IRE? It's free! Friday, June 19, 2026 9 am-6 pm ET Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center

Spend a day with the IIJ at #IRE26 and walk away with a wealth of resources to boost your freelance business! Our full day freelancing workshop is FREE for IRE attendees, learn more and register here: theiij.com/2026-dc-w...

What makes a good freelance pitch for Sentient, the only newsroom focused on factory farming? Horse blood. No, really. Learn more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/uM_P69HAHcg (No horses were harmed in the making of this podcast)

Join us for an immersive workshop on developing a sustainable independent journalism practice! • Build a balanced, profitable portfolio with the 3 P's modelR • Learn strategies for time and money management • Hear from D.C.-area editors who work with freelance journalists on what they're looking for in a pitch $59 early bird rate Attending IRE? It's free! Register at ThellJ.com Friday, June 19 2026

🔎 Get to the bottom of building a sustainable freelance career at #IRE26! The IIJ is presenting a full day workshop on the Business of Freelancing on June 19. Learn more and register: theiij.com/2026-dc-w...

Freelance Meetup at the International Journalism Festival Hosted by the Institute for Independent Journalists and the Society of Freelance Journalists Join us for light refreshments! Connect with IIJ founder and executive director Katherine Reynolds Lewis, as well as SFJ leaders. Register now! TheIIJ.com Katherine Reynolds Lewis The Institute for Independent Journalists John Crowley The Society of Freelance Journalists April 17, 2026 il Barrio, Via Delle Prome 18, Perugia

Join us this week for a freelance journalist meetup hosted in partnership with Society of Freelance Journalists during the @journalismfestival.com!

RSVP here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

Chicago Audio Makers Meet Up, hosted by Chicago Audiomakers Collective, the Association of Independents in Radio and the Institute for Independent Journalists

Are you going to the @sejorg.bsky.social or Audiophile conferences this week? Are you a Chicago-area freelancer? Join us this Friday at Industry Ales!

We're partnering with Chicago Audiomakers Collective and @airmedia.bsky.social to host a freelance meetup!

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International Journalism Festival Biggest media event in Europe. Free entry.

👀 Day 1 of #ijf26, Europe's biggest media festival in #Perugia.

Panels on creator journalism, writing books, funding/biz models and more. PLUS: A freelance meetup with @freelancesoc @indiejournalists.bsky.social

It's being livestreamed so you can follow along from home.

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Join us for an immersive workshop on developing a sustainable independent journalism practice! • Build a balanced, profitable portfolio with the 3 P's modelR • Learn strategies for time and money management • Hear from D.C.-area editors who work with freelance journalists on what they're looking for in a pitch $59 early bird rate Attending IRE? It's free! Register at ThellJ.com Friday, June 19 2026 9am-6pm ET

Planning for #IRE26? Check out the IIJ’s D.C. Freelance Business Workshop on June 19 to learn how to develop a sustainable independent journalism practice: theiij.com/2026-dc-w...

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

Join IIJ founder Katherine Lewis and multimedia journalist Shernay Williams for an comprehensive workshop on developing a sustainable independent practice! • Build a balanced, profitable portfolio with the 3 P's model® · Learn strategies for time and money management • Hear from D.C.-area editors who work with freelance journalists on what they're looking for in a pitch $59 early bird rate Attending IRE? It's free!

Join the IIJ all day at #IRE26 on June 19 to learn the business of freelancing! Grab the early bird discount when you register before April 30: theiij.com/2026-dc-w...

#SEJ2026 IIJ PITCH FEST Register at bit.ly/rsvppitchfest Register to hear live feedback from editors on story pitches! Saturday, April 18 | 3:30 - 5 pm CT | University of Chicago Illinois HEALTH, HUMANITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE: THE SYSTEMS THAT SUSTAIN US

#SEJ2026 attendees & Chicago freelancers are invited to attend the IIJ's Pitch Fest on April 18! A handful of lucky freelancers will get feedback in real time from editors at the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, the Margin, Inside Climate News, and Sentient. Register here: bit.ly/rsvppi...

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

Register to hear live feedback from editors! Saturday, April 18 | 3:30 - 5 p.m. CT | University of Chicago Illinois Peter Prengaman Global climate news director Associated Press Jenny Splitter Editor-in-chief Sentient Bryce Cracknell Editor-in-chief The Margin Michelle Rowan Deputy news editor Chicago Tribune Senior editor Michael Kodas Ann Marie Awad Editorial director The IIJ (Moderator) Inside Climate News

#SEJ2026 attendees & Chicago freelancers are invited to attend the IIJ's Pitch Fest on April 18. A few lucky freelancers will get feedback in real time from editors at at the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, the Margin, Inside Climate News, and Sentient. Register here: bit.ly/rsvppitchfest

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

Pitch your story to get live feedback from editors! Saturday, April 18 | 3:30 - 5 p.m. CT | University of Chicago Illinois Peter Prengaman Global climate news director Associated Press Jenny Splitter Editor-in-chief Sentient Bryce Cracknell Editor-in-chief The Margin Michelle Rowan Deputy news editor Chicago Tribune Michael Kodas Senior editor Inside Climate News Ann Marie Awad Editorial director The IIJ (Moderator)

DEADLINE EXTENDED! #SEJ2026 attendees & Chicago freelancers are invited to enter the IIJ's live Pitch Fest on April 18. Get feedback from editors at at the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, the Margin, Inside Climate News, and Sentient. More details here: bit.ly/sejiijpitchfest

@documentedny.bsky.social relies on freelance journalists for nuanced reporting on immigrant communities in NYC and NJ. Deputy Editor @clarissaleon.bsky.social shares examples of pitches that made the grade on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/5ZmTc9syRwk

#SEJ2026 IIJ PITCH FEST Register at bit.ly/rsvppitchfest Register to hear live feedback from editors on story pitches! Saturday, April 18 | 3:30 - 5 pm CT | University of Chicago Illinois HEALTH, HUMANITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE: THE SYSTEMS THAT SUSTAIN US

#SEJ2026 attendees & Chicago freelancers are invited to attend the IIJ's Pitch Fest on April 18! A handful of lucky freelancers will get feedback in real time from editors at the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, the Margin, Inside Climate News, and Sentient. Register here: bit.ly/rsvppi...

Tomorrow is your last day to enter the IIJ Pitch Fest! Don't miss this chance to hit a home run with an all-star panel of editors!

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

How to set rates, negotiate, and other freelance FAQs Times are hard for journalists, even though our work has never been more important. That’s why IIJ leaders Shernay Williams and Katherine Reynolds Lewis want...

We answered some of the most common questions we receive from freelancers on the Freelance Journalism Podcast. Join IIJ leaders Katherine Reynolds Lewis and Shernay Williams for this conversation that covers getting started, growing your business, setting limits, and maintaining your work life ba...

Register to hear live feedback from editors! Saturday, April 18 | 3:30 - 5 p.m. CT | University of Chicago Illinois Peter Prengaman Global climate news director Associated Press Jenny Splitter Editor-in-chief Sentient Bryce Cracknell Editor-in-chief The Margin Michelle Rowan Deputy news editor Chicago Tribune Senior editor Michael Kodas Ann Marie Awad Editorial director The IIJ (Moderator) Inside Climate News

#SEJ2026 attendees & Chicago freelancers are invited to attend the IIJ's Pitch Fest on April 18. A few lucky freelancers will get feedback in real time from editors at at the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, the Margin, Inside Climate News, and Sentient. Register here: bit.ly/rsvppitchfest

#SEJ2026 IIJ PITCH FEST Submit your pitch by April 9 at 11:59 pm ET at bit.ly/sejiijpitchfest Pitch your story to get live feedback from editors! Saturday, April 18 | 3:30 - 5 pm CT | University of Chicago Illinois HEALTH, HUMANITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE: THE SYSTEMS THAT SUSTAIN US

DEADLINE EXTENDED! #SEJ2026 attendees & Chicago freelancers are invited to enter the IIJ's live Pitch Fest on April 18. Get feedback from editors at at the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, the Margin, Inside Climate News, and Sentient. Enter here: bit.ly/sejiijpitchfest

The Sick Times was founded in 2023 to cover the Long Covid-19 crisis, and accepts pitches for reporting, essays and investigations and stories about biomedical research. Learn more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: bit.ly/IIJ_FJP

Pitch your story to get live feedback from editors! Saturday, April 18 | 3:30 - 5 p.m. CT | University of Chicago Illinois Peter Prengaman Global climate news director Associated Press Jenny Splitter Editor-in-chief Sentient Bryce Cracknell Editor-in-chief The Margin Michelle Rowan Deputy news editor Chicago Tribune Michael Kodas Senior editor Inside Climate News Ann Marie Awad Editorial director The IIJ (Moderator)

DEADLINE EXTENDED! #SEJ2026 attendees & Chicago freelancers are invited to enter the IIJ's live Pitch Fest on April 18. Get feedback from editors at at the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, the Margin, Inside Climate News, and Sentient. More details here: bit.ly/sejiijpitchfest

The Sick Times was founded in 2023 to cover the Long Covid-19 crisis, and accepts pitches for reporting, essays and investigations and stories about biomedical research. Learn more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: bit.ly/45Obhfa

@documentedny.bsky.social relies on freelance journalists for nuanced reporting on immigrant communities in NYC and NJ. Deputy Editor @clarissaleon.bsky.social shares examples of pitches that made the grade on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/5ZmTc9syRwk

Master the Business of Freelance Journalism GSTON April 2-May 21 Thursdays, 3-4 pm ET $299 Learn from experienced journalists and entrepreneurs in our 8-week live, online course designed to help you: • Shape a balanced and profitable portfolio Strengthen your network and define your niche Build better systems for organization, time management and thriving! Nicki Mayo Emma Carew Grovum

Take advantage of early bird pricing for the IIJ Business of Freelancing course! For only $299, get eight weeks of hands-on instruction and feedback from freelance pros Emma Carew Grovum and @nickimayonews.bsky.social! Learn more: theiij.com/bizsp26