Freelancing for Journalists: Recent Episodes
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.
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In this special bonus episode Lily and Emma sit down to do an annual appraisal together. They discuss what went well over the past year and what their ambitions are for 2026. They also scrub out previous goals and chat about what is important to them in the short and long term going forward.
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Our previous appraisal episodes:
2021: https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself
2022: https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself-part2
2024: https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/time-for-a-self-appraisal
Today we speak to the winner of Best Investigation at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025. Will Coldwell's investigation into the death of an offshore worker raised important questions about industry safety and was highlighted by judges as a significance piece of freelance work. Will discussed how to win the trust of sources when reporting sensitive subjects and how to craft long reads to keep the reader engaged to the very end.
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Guest
willcoldwell.com
@willcoldwell.bsky.social
https://www.economist.com/1843/2021/09/22/petrol-pints-and-pasta-meet-one-of-the-lorry-drivers-plugging-britains-shortages
We are kick starting the New Year with a fascinating discussion with Harriet Grant, winner of Best Feature in the 2025 Freelance Journalism Awards. Harriet impressed judges with her deep dive into the impact of porn algorithms on men. In today's episode she explains how she tackles issues of online child abuse as a freelance journalist and the ethical and legal issues she has to grabble with.
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Guest
Harriet Granthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-grant-5a797b25/
Resources
Harriet’s deep dive into the impact of porn algorithms on young people was praised for its research and persistence
Safer Lives https://www.saferlives.com/
Just in time for New Year's Eve we speak to freelance English wine writer Rebecca Pitcairn. A regional journalist turned wine writer, Rebecca was winner of Best Specialist at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025. She explains how to develop a niche, within a niche and the benefit of hosting your own podcast series.
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Guest
Rebecca Pitcairn https://www.instagram.com/theenglishwinediaries/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-pitcairn-a0546127/
Resources
Rebecca impressed judges with her passion and quality reporting on the UK’s wine industry. She also hosts “The English Wine Diaries” podcast.
Today we speak to Yvette Cook who was winner of Best Early Career Journalist at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025. Yvette, a former civil servant, has made a successful shift into travel writing, and is loving her new career. She is brimming with enthusiasm and great advice, including how she secured her award-winning feature on tourism and women in Saudi Arabia.
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Guest
Yvette Cook https://www.instagram.com/yvette.travels/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvette-cook-09929b2a7/
Resources
Yvette’s evocative piece on tourism and women in Saudi Arabia inspired her own career change
Adventure Travel Networking https://www.adventuretravelnetworking.com/
On the podcast today we talk to the first of our Freelance Journalism Awards winners from 2025. Hannah Fearn won Best News Story and Best Opinion Writer for her work on social affairs. In this episode she talks about how she investigated a report from inside a children's prison. She also shares her invaluable tips on how to pitch to opinion desks.
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Guest
Hannah Fearnhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahfearn/
Bluesky @hannahfearn.bsky.social
Resources
Hannah’s powerful story on lockdown in child prisons stood out for its impact and writing
Hannah’s columns on social affairs were called “well-researched and passionately argued”
Freelance rights guide https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/guidelines/oldo7g1jr7say9zn95edt9agt3kviw
Inside Housing https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/
Health Service Journal https://www.hsj.co.uk/
In this special bonus episode we chat to Martin Hickman the director of Canbury Press. The independent publisher specialises in working with journalists and publishes a range of non-fiction books. Canbury Press championed Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport - the book written by podcast hosts Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson. In this episode Martin shares trade secrets on how to impress a publisher and what he is looking for from journalists.
Resources
Canbury Press
Tik Took Boom! by Chris Stokel-Walker
Ultra Women by Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson
In the podcast today we dig into the hot topic of using AI as a journalist. We have expert advice from AI Media trainer Harriet Meyer and award-winning freelance health journalist Rosie Taylor. We talk about AI generated content, whether the robots are coming to take our jobs and how to use AI to your advantage. It's a meaty episode!
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Guests
Harriet Meyerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-meyer-63508b40/
AI for Media newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/ai-for-media-7304783376857587712/
Rosie Taylor https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosietaylor/
Get Featured Substack https://rosietaylor.substack.com/
Resources
ChatGPT
Otter.ai
Perplexity
Claude
Notebook LM
Google Gemini
Fathom
AI for Media course with Harriet Meyer https://www.harrietmeyer.com/ai-courses/
Recommendations
https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/digital-journalism/virtual-reality-the-widely-quoted-media-experts-who-are-not-what-they-seem/
Adele Waters award-winning freelance journalist
In the podcast today we talk to two experts about transcriptions apps. How, where and why to use them, and what some of the pitfalls may be. Sage Lazzaro a freelance tech journalist shares her tips on getting the best out of Otter.ai while Jack Dearlove explains why he developed a transcription tool for Journo Resources.
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Guests
Sage Lazzaro https://www.linkedin.com/in/sage-lazzaro/
Jack Dearlove, Journo Resources https://www.journoresources.org.uk/
Resources
JR Transcribehttps://www.journoresources.org.uk/membership/jr-transcribe/
Otter.ai https://otter.ai/home
Trint https://trint.com/
Whisper https://www.whispertranscribe.com/download
Descript https://www.descript.com/
Recommendations
Francis Cadehttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrancisCade
Tekendra Parmar https://www.motherjones.com/criminal-justice/2025/08/axon-police-ai-draft-one-foia/
This week we have two returning guests to talk all about the new best practice guidelines for editors working with freelancers. These vital guidelines are a benchmark for freelance journalists to use when discussing rates of pay, contracts, briefs and more, with commissioning editors. Donna Ferguson from Women in Journalism and Jem Collins of Journo Resources discuss the best way to use the guidelines to ensure fair treatment.
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The Guests
https://muckrack.com/donna-ferguson/bio
https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/
https://www.jemcollins.co.uk/
https://www.journoresources.org.uk/
Resources
The guidelines: https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/guidelines/oldo7g1jr7say9zn95edt9agt3kviw
Late Payments government consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/late-payments-tackling-poor-payment-practices/late-payments-consultation-tackling-poor-payment-practices
Women in Journalism contact details: https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/contactus
Recommendations
https://blackballad.co.uk/politics-activism/what-happened-to-all-the-black-tories?listIds=590867cea8c0bab2039c3ac5
https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/events-diary/how-journalists-are-using-ai-with-harriet-meyer
This week we look at the financial and practical support available for freelance journalists. We speak to Mary Kearns of the Journalists' Charity and Sophie Pacellini of the Rory Peck Trust to understand how they can help freelance journalists and the wide range of grants and workshops they offer.
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Guests
https://journalistscharity.org.uk/
https://rorypecktrust.org/
Resources
https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/best-print-journalist-gabriella-jozwiak
Recommendations
https://www.nytimes.com/by/nanna-heitmann
https://www.vogue.com/article/on-writing-while-mothering
In today's episode we discuss how to access paywalled content and membership-only resources. We glean useful tips and tricks from Ellie Broughton, an award-winning freelance journalist - and hear about the fascinating work of David Clarke who has spent many years researching in the National Archives.
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Guests
Ellie Broughton https://www.elliebroughton.net/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliebroughton/
https://bsky.app/profile/elliebroughton.bsky.social
David Clarke https://x.com/shuclarke
https://bsky.app/profile/davidwclarke.bsky.social
Resources
Library app https://www.borrowbox.com/
Library app https://libbyapp.com/interview/welcome#doYouHaveACard
Press release portal https://www.eurekalert.org/
British Library https://www.bl.uk/
Magazine app https://gb.readly.com/
Recommendations
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Well-All-Murdered-Our-Beds/dp/1783961333
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/conversion-therapy-groups-spend-2m-on-lobbying-and-promoting-practice-in-soaring-costs-since-promise-to-ban-the-abusive-practice/
https://www.bigissue.com/news/social-justice/sex-workers-prostitutes-cautions/
We're back for series 15 and kick off with a great episode all about using trends to find stories. We get excellent advice from Fleurine Tideman, a freelancer who specialises in trend-driven stories and Malvika Padin who has bags of experience using SEO for a range of national titles. Find out how to distinguish between a fleeting fad and a rising trend, and the best places to find trending topics before anyone else!
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Guests
Fleurine Tidemanhttps://www.instagram.com/fleurinetideman/
https://x.com/ByFleurine
Malvika Padin https://www.instagram.com/malvika_padin26/
https://x.com/malvika_padin26
Resources
https://www.reddit.com/
https://trends.google.co.uk/trends/
Recommendations
https://mylesbianworld.com/2025/06/26/queer-confused-crushing-on-both-the-leads-in-mulan/
https://en.edairynews.com/protein-panic-is-making-whole-milk-cool/
In this special bonus episode Lily and Emma discuss the big secret project they have been working on for the past two years. They have written a new book! It's called ULTRA WOMEN: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport and it combines their passion of endurance sport and advocacy. The book tells the hidden stories of female endurance from the first hunter-gatherers to the modern athletes pushing back boundaries in sport. It also takes a deep dive into the physiological and psychological advantages women hold in super long distances.
In the pod episode, producer Maddie Drury quizzes the pair on how they worked together, how they secured a publisher and the challenges of writing a book involving more than 70 interviews.
You can order the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultra-Women-Trailblazers-Defying-Sexism/dp/1914487109
https://www.canburypress.com/collections/books/products/presale-ultra-women-by-lily-canter-and-emma-wilkinson-isbn-9781914487101
This week we speak to the winner of the Best Broadcast Journalist category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Bhavani Vadde tells us about her work on local television and how she juggles working across multiple platforms.
Guest
Bhavani Vadde https://x.com/BhavaniVadde
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bhavanivadde/?hl=en
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TwMpw5afyQKSvRIE09jEw
Brilliant Resilent podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7o48RIkaFh9tFWrMx8QVzc
Resources
This award was sponsored by Women in Journalism a network to support and inspire women in the industry https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/
Women in Journalism mentoring scheme https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring
How to appraise yourself podcast episode https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself
This week we speak to another double award winner at the Freelance Journalism Awards 2024. Liz Cookman won the best print journalist and best specialist journalist awards for her incredible reporting on the Ukraine war. She talks to us about the difficulty of generating interest in an ongoing conflict and how to ensure your safety as a freelance journalist.
Guest
Liz Cookman https://x.com/liz_cookman
https://linktr.ee/Lizcookman
Resources
One of Liz's award-winning print stories https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/02/24/inside-occupied-ukraine-best-way-survive-stay-silent/
One of Liz's award-winning specialist stories https://www.economist.com/1843/2023/08/31/he-was-tortured-for-standing-up-for-ukraine-now-he-lives-alone-in-a-forest
Rory Peck Safety and Security Training https://rorypecktrust.org/how-we-help/freelance-resources/safety-and-risk-assessment/taking-safety-training/
Both awards were sponsored by the National Union of Journalists Freelance Branch https://www.londonfreelance.org/lfb/index.html
This week in our special award series we chat to Melissa Parker winner of the Best Opinion Writer category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards.
Melissa speaks about her shift to opinion writing during the pandemic and her passion for disability rights.
Guest
Melissa Parker https://x.com/MelissaKParker1
Resources
One of Melissa's award winning pieceshttps://www.stylist.co.uk/health/mental-health/disabled-woman-mental-health-impact/827567
Recording and transcription tool Otter https://otter.ai/
This award was sponsored by workspace tool xTiles https://xtiles.app/en?fp_ref=xtiles25
In today's episode we speak to double award winner Nicola Kelly who scooped up two prizes at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Nicola won the best news story and best feature categories for her work on Turkish border forces, and Deliveroo drivers. We found out how her previous career as a diplomat set her on the path to freelance journalism.
Guest
Nicola Kelly https://x.com/NicolaKelly
https://www.nicolakelly.com/
Resources
Turkish border force story https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/jun/07/uk-provided-3m-to-turkish-border-forces-to-stop-migrants-foi-reveals
Deliveroo feature https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/sep/14/dodging-death-and-immigration-officers-12-hours-as-a-london-fast-food-rider-and-all-for-40
The best news story category was sponsored by Birmingham City University media and journalism department https://www.bcu.ac.uk/about-us/schools-and-colleges/subject-specific/media-and-journalism
The best feature category was sponsored by the National Union of Journalists Freelance Branch https://www.londonfreelance.org/lfb/index.html
This week we sit down and chat to Liz Perkins, winner of the best campaigning journalist category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Liz led the End This Injustice campaign which called for an overhaul of the family court system. She talks about working on the campaign and the challenges of changing the law.
Guest
Liz Perkinshttps://x.com/lizperkinsmedia
LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-perkins-7b667b75/?trk=public_profile_browsemap&originalSubdomain=uk
Resources
End This Injustice Campaign https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1819475/jade-ward-law-russell-marsh-parent-rights
This award was sponsored by global journalism network Paydesk https://paydesk.co/
In this week's episode we speak to the winner of the Best Investigation category at the 2024 Freelance Journalism Awards. Sahar Zand won the award for her investigation into interpol's misuse of power which was released as a podcast series for Sky News. She discusses fleeing Iran as a child and her drive to uncover abuses of power, often in hostile environments.
Guest
Sahar Zand https://x.com/SaharZand
Resources
Dirty Work podcast https://www.saharzand.com/podcast/skynews/dirtywork
Sahar's TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/sahar_zand_why_iranians_are_cutting_their_hair_for_women_life_freedom?subtitle=en
Talking Travel Writing newsletter https://travelwriting.substack.com/
This award was sponsored by market research company Savanta https://savanta.com/
In the latest series of the podcast we speak to the winners of the 2024 Freelance Journalist Awards. We start with Hatty Willmoth who won the Best Early Career Journalist category. She wrote a stunning observational feature for The Independent about why some Gen-Z Christians are making the decision to give up all their money and possessions to join a radical group.
Guest
Hatty Willmothhttps://x.com/hattywillmoth
Resources
Hatty's award-winning articlehttps://www.independent.co.uk/voices/gen-z-commune-bruderhof-darvell-sussex-celibacy-b2518811.html
The award was sponsored by journalism training provider News Associates https://newsassociates.co.uk/
Freelancing for Journalists full resource list https://www.freelancingforjournalists.com/
In the final episode of this series we speak to two freelance journalists who have carved out a side income as public speakers. Award-winning podcaster Hannah Ajala and BBC freelancer Dhruti Shah discuss how they find work as inspirational speakers and take us behind the scenes of the planning process.
The guests
Hannah Ajala thisishannahajala.com
Twitter hannah_ajala
Dhruti Shah www.dhrutishah.com/
Newsletter: https://haveyouthoughtabout.substack.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/have-you-thought-about/id1678099334
Resources
Druhti's bookhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Bear-Markets-Beyond-bestiary-business/dp/1911622463
Hannah's Tedx talk https://www.ted.com/talks/hannah_ajala_how_to_be_positively_delusional
Hannah's award-winning podcast Love Janessa podcast https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xtvq7
https://creativeaccess.org.uk/
We Are Black Journos https://twitter.com/weblackjournos
Recommendations
Revolutionary Acts by Jason Okundaye https://www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571372218-revolutionary-acts/
The F-Rated Podcast https://f-rated.org/f-rated-podcast/
In this week's episode we chat to two freelance journalists / authors who also make a living via self-publishing on Substack and Patreon. Adharanand Finn, award-winning author of Running with the Kenyans, and former Telegraph Women editor Claire Cohen, author of BFF: The Truth About Female Friendship, discuss the appeal of writing direct to an audience and why they decided to set up their own newsletters.
Guests
Adharanand Finn https://twitter.com/adharanand
https://www.instagram.com/thewayoftherunner/
https://thewayoftherunner.com/
Claire Cohen https://twitter.com/clairecohen
https://www.instagram.com/clairecohen1/
Resources
BFF: The Truth About Female Friendship https://www.amazon.co.uk/BFF-truth-about-female-friendship/dp/1787635635
Adharanand Finn's books https://www.adharanandfinn.com/books
Monday Musings newsletter https://adharanand.substack.com/
Adharanand Finn Patreon https://www.patreon.com/adharanandfinn
Tell Me About It newsletter https://clairecohen.substack.com/
FFJ newsletter https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/
Setting up a newsletter FFJ podcast episode https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/setting-up-a-newsletter
Recommendations
Francesca Specter The Shoulds newsletterhttps://francescaspecter.substack.com/
Devin Kelly Children in the Garden https://longreads.com/2022/01/06/children-in-the-garden-devin-kelly/
Rosamund Dean Well Well Well newsletter https://rosamunddean.substack.com/
Midlife Mess with Annie Scott https://anniescott.substack.com/
Ever wondered what social media management actually is? On the podcast this week we talk to two freelance journalists who also work in social media marketing and SEO writing. Nicole Letts is a lifestyle journalist based in Atlanta who works with clients on Instagram and Britt Jones is a UK freelancer who provides bespoke social media services.
Guests
Nicole Letts https://www.instagram.com/nicolemelv/?hl=en
https://muckrack.com/nicole-letts
Britt Jones https://twitter.com/the_brittjones
https://linktr.ee/Thebrittjones
Resources
Social media managers https://www.loomly.com/ https://www.hootsuite.com/
Portfolio service https://linktr.ee/
Time tracker app https://toggl.com/
Recommendations
Emma Rosen The Radical Sabbaticalhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Radical-Sabbatical-Millennial-Handbook-Quarter/dp/191138273X
Amy Beth Wright Texas wine https://muckrack.com/amybethwright
Rebecca Deurlein Sandwich King of Chicago https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240303-a-food-network-chefs-favourite-sandwiches-in-his-hometown-of-chicago
On the podcast this week we delve into the world of report writing and translation. We speak to experienced health journalist Priya Joi who has written global reports for the World Health Organisation, United Nations and Global Vaccine Alliance, and freelance journalist Judith Zerdin who also works as a Spanish/French to English translator. We discover how to use transferable skills to get freelance work in these two fascinating fields.
Guests
Priya Joi https://www.instagram.com/priya.joi/ https://www.priyajoi.com/
The Art of Freelance newsletter https://priyajoi.substack.com/
Forthcoming book Motherland https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/291691/priya-joi
Judith Zerdin https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithzerdin
Resources
Time Management podcasthttps://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/time-management
Institute of Translation and Interpreting https://www.iti.org.uk/membership/individual-membership-categories/associate-membership.html
Recommendations
Linda Geddes, From lab to platehttps://www.theguardian.com/food/2024/feb/25/from-lab-to-plate-six-course-menu-featuring-no-kill-dim-sum-steak-frites
Ariane Sherine, Why I legally changed my name five times https://arianesherine.substack.com/p/why-i-legally-changed-my-name-five
In the podcast this week we discuss the world of copywriting and how freelance journalists can find work in this field. We chat to journalists Peter Ranscombe and Ella Delancey Jones about the difference between copywriting and content writing, and how to flit between writing for the audience and writing for a client.
Guests
https://www.peter-ranscombe.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ranscombe/
https://twitter.com/ellaluciewrites
https://linktr.ee/ellalucie
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-delancey-jones-a305514b/
Resources
https://www.airtasker.com/uk/
https://www.sianmeadeswilliams.com/freelance-writing-jobs
https://writeathome.beehiiv.com/
https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/copywriting-a-course-for-freelance-journalists/s43/a554233/
Recommendations
https://twitter.com/marisajbate
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-10-best-non-alcoholic-drinks-according-to-retailers/
Welcome to series 13! This season we discuss how to diversify your income stream when working as a freelance journalist. The first episode delves into the world of lecturing and how to break into it. We share tips and experiences with entertainment journalist Jamie Body and lifestyle writer Beth Neil who both teach at a number of universities.
The guests
Jamie Body https://www.jamiebody.com/
https://twitter.com/bodyjamie
Beth Neil https://muckrack.com/beth-neil
https://twitter.com/bethneil
Resources
FFJ Video tutorial on breaking into lecturing https://payhip.com/b/7ESqC
Recommendations
Holly Geraghty: https://www.huckmag.com/article/the-gaza-breakdancing-crew-helping-children-escape-the-trauma-of-war
Eimear O'Hagan https://muckrack.com/eimear-ohagan
In the final episode of this series we speak to Precious Adesina about arts and culture journalism. Curating an interest in the arts from an early age, Precious went on to work for The Telegraph before going freelance. She talks about the challenges faced by black journalists, how she champions arts writing and her passion project as a radio presenter.
The guest
https://www.preciousadesina.com/
https://twitter.com/precadesina
Resources
You're the Business by Anna Codrea-Rado https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youre-Business-Successful-Career-Strike/dp/0753558653
https://www.google.co.uk/alerts
Recommendation
Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff friendship column https://www.stylist.co.uk/relationships/family-friends/friendship-political-beliefs/799772
In the penultimate episode of the series we speak to award-winning motoring journalist Charlotte Vowden. She tells us how inheriting a classic car dramatically changed her career and how she has built a niche in a male dominated industry. She also speaks candidly about calling out sexism and discusses her exciting new challenge of presenting a television series.
The guest
https://twitter.com/charlottevowden
https://www.instagram.com/charlottevowden/
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-woman-wholl-make-us-all-fall-in-love-with-classic-cars-mjgq00clb
https://uktvplay.co.uk/shows/repair-lot/watch-online
Recommendation
New mums miss out for being in touch with work https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-scottish-mail-on-sunday/20231022/282754886379011
In our journalism specialism season we speak to science and technology reporter Chris Baraniuk who regularly writes for the BBC, New Scientist, BMJ, the Economist and Wired.
Chris discusses how to write about complex issues when you have no scientific background and how he comes up with story ideas like farming fish on the moon.
The guest
https://chrisbaraniuk.com/
https://twitter.com/chrisbaraniuk
Fishing on the moon article https://hakaimagazine.com/news/the-plan-to-rear-fish-on-the-moon/
Energy poverty article https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj.p2695
Young naturalist article https://knowablemagazine.org/article/mind/2021/health-benefits-nature
Recommendation
Diary of a Young Naturalist https://www.amazon.co.uk/Diary-Young-Naturalist-Dara-McAnulty/dp/1908213795
Confessions of a drone warrior https://www.gq.com/story/drone-uav-pilot-assassination
In the pod this week we chat to Arusa Qureshi about carving out a career in freelance music journalism. Arusa talks about diversity in the industry, transferable skills and life as a night owl covering gigs in Edinburgh.
The guest
https://www.arusaqureshi.com/
https://twitter.com/arusaqureshi
Resources
https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/should-you-work-for-free
Recommendation
https://ukf.com/words/rave-scenes-edinburgh/35582
This week we speak to award-winning travel writer Shafik Meghji about press trips, country specialisms and how to write a guide book. He shares his top tips for breaking into travel journalism and tells us what he's currently working on.
The guest
https://www.shafikmeghji.com/
https://twitter.com/ShafikMeghji
Crossed Off the Map: Travels in Bolivia https://www.shafikmeghji.com/#/crossedoffthemap/
Resources
https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/
https://theguardianfoundation.org/programmes/scott-trust-bursary
https://www.roughguides.com/
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/
Recommendation
The Scottish isle where native ponies roamhttps://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20211129-the-scottish-isle-where-native-ponies-roam
We launch our specialism series by chatting to court reporter Charlie Moloney. We discuss how to cover Crown Court trials, how the commissioning process works and just how fast your shorthand needs to be. Charlie also talks about media law and how to challenge your right to report.
The guest
https://www.charliemoloney.com/
https://twitter.com/CharlieMoloney
https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2021/news/reporter-wins-court-fight-to-name-victim-of-fraudster-escort/
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/chinese-businesswoman-questioned-over-85-000-cash-brought-to-bank-2hn36q0mh
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11042849/Queens-Olympic-skydiving-stunt-double-faces-jail-sentence-attacking-girlfriend.html
Recommendation
https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/law/judge-wrong-to-block-reporting-of-highly-contentious-family-case/5117456.article
In the final episode of the series we discuss the elusive art of time management. How can we get better at managing our time as freelance journalists and what are the best tricks and tools to employ. We seek advice from radio and YouTube presenter / personal trainer / ultra marathon runner Anna Harding and freelance journalist / author / agency co-founder Sally Howard.
The guests
https://www.instagram.com/anna.the.runner
https://twitter.com/anna_harding
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bailey-and-harding-ultra-sound-system/id1691373673
https://twitter.com/WanderingSal
https://twitter.com/indiastoryagent
Resources
https://calendly.com/
https://trello.com/
https://clockify.me/
https://flown.com/
https://othership.com/
https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself
Recommendations
https://www.likethewindmagazine.com/2023/08/24/like-the-wind-37-available-to-order/
https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/pay-1k-daughters-nursery-consider-lucky-nightmare-rising-cost-childcare-2627867
In the podcast this week we quiz two commissioning editors about what they want to see from freelance journalists. Rebecca Liu, commissioning editor at the Guardian, and Mun-Keat Looi international features editor at the British Medical Journal, discuss the winning formula for pitches plus how to make yourself indispensable as a freelancer. They also chat about pet hates, negotiating rates and top tips for regular commissions.
Guests
https://www.theguardian.com/profile/rebecca-liu
https://twitter.com/becbecliuliu
https://munkeatlooi.com/
https://twitter.com/munkeatlooi
Resources
Pitching guide https://payhip.com/b/dcliH
'What commissioning editors want' previous podcast episode https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/what-commissioning-editors-want
Recommendations
My boyfriend lives with my husband https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/sep/22/experience-my-boyfriend-lives-with-my-husband
Why health experts are fighting to end daylight saving time https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36958725/
In the podcast this week we talk about practical solutions to help cope with rejection as a freelance journalist. How can we become more resilient and turn rejection into positive action? Expert advice is on hand from freelance marine science writer Melissa Hobson and rural affairs and human interest reporter Kate Chapman.
The guests
Melissa Hobson www.melissahobson.co.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mel_pud
Kate Chapman www.kate-chapman.co.uk
Twitter: @_KateChapman
Resources
FFJ podcast on Imposter Syndrome https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/imposter-syndrome
Article on how to accept rejection https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/aug/26/turn-rejection-into-success-share-hashtag
Recommendations
Anna Turns Remaking petrochemicals article https://www.theguardian.com/whats-possible-ask-toronto/2023/sep/29/how-researchers-remade-the-worlds-most-widely-used-petrochemical-without-using-fossil-fuels
Jason Bittel Forget everything you know about pigeons article https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/pigeons-diversity-doves-photographs
With Elon Musk seemingly destroying Twitter, we decided it was time to ask two experts whether we need to be rethinking social media as freelance journalists. Can we live without Twitter and what are the alternatives? Should we be more mindful about how our data is used? And how on earth does Mastodon work? We spoke to tech and internet journalists Chris Stokel-Walker and Steven Asarch to find the answers.
The guests
Chris Stokel-Walker stokel-walker.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/stokel
Steven Asarchhttps://muckrack.com/steven-asarch
Twitter https://twitter.com/IAmAsarch
Resources
Mastodon https://mastodon.social/
Blue Sky https://bsky.app/
Threads https://www.threads.net/
Reddit https://www.reddit.com/
Discord https://discord.com/
Signal https://signal.org/
Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elon-Musk-Walter-Isaacson/dp/1398527491
TikTok Boom by Chris Stokel-Walker https://www.amazon.co.uk/TikTok-Boom-China-Superpower-Social/dp/1912454793
The History of the Internet by Chris Stokel-Walker https://www.amazon.co.uk/History-Internet-Byte-Sized-Chunks-Bite-Sized/dp/1789295599
Google accidentally leaking AI chats by Chris Stokel-Walker https://www.fastcompany.com/90958811/google-was-accidentally-leaking-its-bard-ai-chats-into-public-search-results
Recommendations
Miles Klee, internet culture journalisthttps://www.rollingstone.com/author/miles-klee/
Jessica Lucas, There's a Deadly Drinking Problem on TikTok https://www.huffpost.com/entry/deadly-drinking-tik-tok_n_64760b90e4b02325c5dd1b33
Seth Simons, Who's afraid of Lorne Michaels? https://longreads.com/2023/08/17/lorne-michaels-saturday-night-live/
Taylor Lorenz, tech journalist on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorlorenz
Sophia Smith Galer, journalist https://twitter.com/sophiasgaler
Laura Garcia, BBC Mundo https://lauragrb.com/
On the podcast this week we discuss the art of Long Reads and how to pitch, research and write them. We receive excellent insights from GQ features editor Oliver Franklin-Wallis and Guardian writer Samira Shackle.
The guests
Oliver Franklin-Wallis
Website: https://oliverfranklinwallis.com/
Book: The Wasteland https://oliverfranklinwallis.com/wasteland/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/olifranklin
Samira Shackle
Website: https://samirashackle.com/
Book: Karachi Vice https://samirashackle.com/books/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/samirashackle
Resources
Guardian The Long Read https://www.theguardian.com/news/series/the-long-read
GQ Long Reads https://www.gq.com/about/long-reads
Long Reads submission details https://longreads.com/submissions/
Recommendations
Sophie Elmhirst Long Read https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/27/man-who-wants-to-make-condoms-sexy-durex
Tom Lamont Long Read https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/the-race-to-catch-the-last-nazis
We're back for another series and in our first episode we talk about the nitty gritty of freelance rights. What can you do about late payments, poor contracts and unfair rates? We discuss the problems and the solutions with Sheron Boyle, founder of Can Pay Won't Pay Facebook group, and Natasha Hirst, president of the National Union of Journalists.
The guests
@hirstphotos
Natasha's website https://natashahirstblog.co.uk/
@sheronboyle1
Sheron Boyle Media https://www.facebook.com/SheronBoyleMedia
Resources
Can Pay Won't Pay Freelance Journalists (UK outlets only) Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/614195525419319
NUJ freelance membership https://www.nuj.org.uk/join/how-much-will-it-cost.html
NUJ freelance rate for the job http://www.londonfreelance.org/rates/index.php
NUJ freelance fact pack https://www.nuj.org.uk/advice/freelance-resources.html
Late payment fee template https://www.simplybusiness.co.uk/knowledge/articles/2023/04/late-payment-letter-and-outstanding-payment-letter-template/
Recommendations
Heather Brooks MP Expenses investigation https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2009/may/15/mps-expenses-heather-brooke-foi
Ronan Farrow Hollywood sex abuse investigation https://www.theguardian.com/media/2019/oct/12/ronan-farrow-on-investigating-harvey-weinstein-family-issues-thrown-at-me-is-a-dirty-move
Faith Martin https://faithmartin.journoportfolio.com/
John Pring, Disability News Service https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/
In the final episode of our awards season special we speak to the winner of the Best Specialist Journalist category. Hannah Summers talks about the challenges of family court reporting and how she has curved out a niche in this unreported field.
Show notes
https://twitter.com/hansummers
https://www.theguardian.com/profile/hannah-summers
Hannah's award winning workhttps://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/mar/29/revealed-66-children-still-missing-from-just-one-uk-local-authority-after-vanishing-from-asylum-hotel
President's guidance on the current rules which continue to apply to the non-pilot areas
https://www.judiciary.uk/guidance-and-resources/president-of-the-family-division-guidance-as-to-reporting-in-the-family-courts/
Guidance on the new rules under the pilot
https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2023-01-30/how-to-operate-in-family-court-and-what-to-think-about-before-you-arrive
Hannah's first story for The Bureau for Investigative Journalism
https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2023-07-06/family-court-files-parental-alienation-used-to-silence-claims-of-abuse
Freelance Journalism Award winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winners
Award sponsor 5WH https://www.5wh.com/
The winner of our Best Feature award, Amelia Tait, spoke to us about how she researches and writes her quirky features. She also gave some top advice on how to keep editors happy.
Show notes
https://ameliatait.com/
https://twitter.com/ameliargh
Amelia's winning article https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/feb/04/its-a-control-thing-why-are-we-so-fascinated-by-super-organised-homes
Amelia's comment piece on bread https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/22/sourdough-sliced-white-loaf-sandwiches-bread-mouth-fashion
Freelance Journalism Award winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winners
Award sponsor Lightbulb Press Hangout https://www.facebook.com/groups/lightbulbhangout/?locale=en_GB
In this episode we talk to journalist Lucy Osborne about her award winning investigation into sexual abuse in the fashion industry. She explains how the story unfolded in both print and broadcast media.
Show notes
Lucy Osborne https://twitter.com/Lucy_Osborne
Lucy's Guardian profile https://www.theguardian.com/profile/lucy-osborne
Lucy's Guardian report https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2022/may/28/jean-luc-brunel-abuse-six-women-epstein
Lucy's Sky series https://www.sky.com/watch/title/series/b4c6aeec-ec48-4a33-a1f6-49f19ec32dee/scouting-for-girls-fashion-s-darkest-secret-b4c6aeec-ec48-4a33-a1f6-49f19ec32dee
Freelance Journalism Award winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winners
Award sponsor https://www.journalism.co.uk/
Today we speak to Lara Olszowska who won the Freelance Journalism Awards prize for best piece of work by a student or early career journalist. She talks about reporting on Ukrainian schools during the war and how her journalism training is developing.
Show notes
https://twitter.com/LaraOlszowska
https://laraolszowska.wordpress.com/
Lara's award-winning article https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/60187/how-ukrainian-teachers-keep-schools-running-in-wartime
Lara's article on Uzbek theatre icon https://www.telegraph.co.uk/art/what-to-see/uzbek-theatre-icon-who-resisted-soviet-culture-washing/
NCTJ training https://www.nctj.com/
News Associates https://newsassociates.co.uk/
Award sponsor Media Mentor https://www.themediamentor.info/
In the latest Freelance Journalism Awards series we speak to the winner of the Best Print Journalist category Gabriella Jozwiak.
She tells us how she ended up in Ukraine reporting on the impact of the war on young children and the challenges she faced as a freelancer.
Show notes
Website http://www.gabriellajozwiak.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/GabriellaJ
Rory Peck Trust who provide safety training for freelance journalists https://rorypecktrust.org/
DART Center for Journalism & Trauma (who funded Gabriella's trip to Ukraine) https://dartcenter.org/
NUJ resources for freelancers (including press cards) https://www.nuj.org.uk/advice/freelance-resources.html
In this special Freelance Journalism Awards series the winner of Best News Story, Rachael Healy, talks to us about her exclusive investigation which led to David Walliams leaving Britain's Got Talent.
Show notes
Rachael Healyhttps://www.theguardian.com/profile/rachael-healy
Twitter https://twitter.com/ohrhealy
Website http://www.rachaelhealy.co.uk/
Britain's Got Talent storyhttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/nov/10/david-walliams-recorded-derogatory-remarks-britains-got-talent-bgt-contestants
Freelance Journalism Awards winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winners
News Associates https://newsassociates.co.uk/
In this episode we talk to Freelance Journalism Awards winner Anna Lawlor who won Best Broadcast Journalist 2023. She chats to us about moving from print to radio broadcasting and developing her award-winning documentary Typical!
Show notes
Anna Lawlor https://www.weareluminescence.com/our-team/anna-lawlor/
https://twitter.com/AnnaL_Media
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annalawlor
NCTJ journalism training https://www.nctj.com/
Freelance Journalism Awards winners https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/freelance-journalism-awards-winners
Loftus Media https://loftusmedia.co.uk/
BBC Radio 4 Commissioning Rounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/radio/radio-4/
Women in Journalism https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/
In this special bonus episode we talk to two members of the Freelancing for Journalism team, Madeleine Drury and Helen Quinn, who are both freelance journalists working in the broadcast industry. Maddie works as a freelance journalist and audio producer for broadcasters such as BBC World Service and Sky News, and Helen divides her time between writing health-related articles as a journalist and writing documentary scripts for television.
The Guests
Madeleine Drury
Twitter: @DruryMadeleine
Instagram: @dreamonmaddie
Maddie’s work: https://linktr.ee/druryma
Helen Quinn
Twitter: @helen1_quinn
Instagram: @helenquinn_1
Helen’s journalism portfolio: https://muckrack.com/helen-quinn-3
Resources
Creative Access
https://creativeaccess.org.uk for jobs and placement schemes - this is your number one shop for young people.
Content is Queen
https://contentisqueen.org for getting into podcasting
Places to find work:
JournoResources
https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-jobs-internships/
Media Beans
https://mediabeans.io/
Sian Meades-Williams Freelance Writing Jobs newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/69d207801f23/freelancewritingjobs
Finding work in TV:
Screen Skills
https://www.screenskills.com/
Production Base
https://www.productionbase.co.uk/
The Talent Manager
https://www.thetalentmanager.com/
Media Parents- good for flexible roles and job sharing
https://www.mediaparents.co.uk/
Science Telly jobs (Facebook group)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/210114535757505/
Working in TV (Facebook group)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/workinginTV/
Info for TV researcher roles
https://rts.org.uk/researcher-explained
In this week's episode we ask how do you get a byline in the publication you’ve always wanted to work for?
We discuss this with award-winning freelance journalist Donna Ferguson who writes regularly for her dream publication The Guardian, and Karen Edwards, a freelance journalist, editor and author who started in the entertainment industry and made a conscious choice to move into travel journalism.
The Guests
Karen Edwards
Twitter: @KarenNEdwards
Instagram: @karennedwards_writer
Website: https://www.karenedwards.co.uk/
Donna Ferguson
Twitter: @DonnaLFerguson
Instagram: @donnalferguson
Resources
Women in Journalism Masterclass series
https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/masterclass-series/
Donna’s work in The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/profile/donna-ferguson
Telegraph Travel Section
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/
Pitching and providing the goods
https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/pitching-and-providing-the-goods
National Union of Journalists (NUJ)
https://www.nuj.org.uk/
Women in Journalism
https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/
Branding and supplementary income podcast episode
https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/branding-and-supplementary-income
FFJ Quick Guide: Branding for Freelancers
https://payhip.com/FreelancingforJournalists
FFJ newsletter on Branding yourself as a Journalist
https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/branding-for-freelance-journalists
Muckrack
https://muckrack.com/donna-ferguson
Readly App
https://gb.readly.com/
How to master networking over a coffee
https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/how-to-master-networking-over-a-cuppa
Freelance Recommendations
Hannah Summers
http://hannahlouisesummers.com/
Shafik Meghji
http://www.shafikmeghji.com/
https://practicalactionpublishing.com/book/2595/crossed-off-the-map
This episode looks at how to negotiate rates and when to push back against poor rates.
We chat with Elle Hunt, who writes for the Guardian but also has bylines in Tortoise, New Scientist and Grazia and Tayla Blaire, a freelance content and copywriter based in South Africa. They both have excellent tips and strategies about the best way to negotiate.
The Guests
Elle Hunt
Twitter: @elle_hunt
Instagram: @elle_hunt
Website: https://ellehunt.net/
Tayla Blaire
Twitter: @TaylaBlaire
Instagram: @tayla.blaire
Website: https://taylablaire.com/
Resources
Tayla’s Huffington Post personal essay
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/student-teacher-pediatric-cancer-family_n_61e9d33ee4b01440a6895a4a
Sonia Weiss opportunities of the week
https://soniaweiser.wordpress.com/opportunities-of-the-week-newsletter/
Who pays writers
http://whopayswriters.com/#/results
Study hall
https://studyhall.xyz/plans/study-hall-subscriptions/
NUJ rate for the job
http://www.londonfreelance.org/rates/index.php
NUJ rate advice
http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php?§ion=General&subsect=Negotiating+rates+and+rights&page=Advice
Journo Resources freelance rates
https://www.journoresources.org.uk/freelance-rates/
Book: You are a badass at making money by Jen Sincero
https://jensincero.com/shop/#product=product-habits-paperback
Freelance recommendations
Kushie Amin
https://kushieamin.wixsite.com/home
Amelia Tait
https://ameliatait.com/
Imogen West Knights
https://imogenwestknights.wordpress.com/
This week we look at how to sell one story in multiple ways. How do you get more bang for your buck, maximise your income and make the most of a topic you have been looking into?
We have Gabriella Ferlita, a journalist writing about women’s health, sex and entertainment and Florian Sturm, a freelance journalist based in Germany writing about science, conservation and travel, to share how they have very successfully sold one story in different ways.
The Guests
Florian Sturm
Twitter: @wordscombined
Instagram: @flowritesandtravels
Website: https://florian-sturm.com/
Gabriella Ferlita
Twitter: @Gabriellaf_17
Instagram: @gabriellaferlita
Portfolio:https://gabriellaferlita99.journoportfolio.com/
Resources
Journo Resources events and masterclasses
https://www.journoresources.org.uk/events/
Florian in National Geographic
https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/author/florian-sturm
With artificial intelligence to more animal welfare in aquaculture, Greenpeace
https://www.greenpeace.ch/de/hintergrund/80353/mit-kuenstlicher-intelligenz-zu-mehr-tierwohl-in-der-aquakultur/
Florian’s Kenya scholarship story
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b3de4aa25bf0252ea0e0cb4/t/5c7971b90d9297f72e955f39/1551462906497/Klick-klack_Kenia_Suprise
Florian’s upcoming book: A life for the Ocean
https://ein-leben-fuer-den-ozean.de/
Contribute to its production and the spread of knowledge by buying plankton: https://ein-leben-fuer-den-ozean.de/produkt/supportplankton/
Gabriella’s sex trend articles (explainer and first-person)
https://www.tyla.com/sex-and-relationships/pressing-down-womans-stomach-tiktok-20220117
https://www.elitedaily.com/dating/tiktok-sex-trend-pushing-down-stomach-sex
Freelance Recommendations
Hannah van de peer
https://hannahvandepeer.com/
Manuel Stark
https://www.zeit.de/zeit-magazin/2019/49/feldhamster-wohnungsnot-frankfurt-wohngebiet
http://manuelstark.de/
In this episode we explore what makes a winning pitch and how to improve your chances of getting a commission.
Learn about the most common mistakes freelancers make when pitching as we chat with two experienced freelance journalists, Punteha van Terheyden who specialises in true-life stories and Flic Everett, a self-employed journalist and editor.
The Guests
Punteha van Terheyden
Twitter: @vTFeatures
Instagram: @vtfeatures
Website: https://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/
Flic Everett
Twitter: @fliceverett
Website: https://www.fliceverett.com/
Resources
Podcast on pitching
https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/search
Punteha’s journalism handbooks
https://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/freelance-journalism-learning-handbooks-online-uk-part-time
The 10-point pitching plan
https://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/affordable-freelance-journalism-handbooks-digital-uk
Use the code FFJ33 to get a 33% discount
Freelance Recommendations
Leah Hardy
@LeahFHardy
https://muckrack.com/leah-hardy/articles
Isabelle Jani-Friend
@ijanifriend
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/cystic-fibrosis-coronavirus_uk_600e0a68c5b6a0d83a1c766c
In this week’s episode, we look at how to generate ideas for stories. Writer and lecturer Ellie Levenson and freelancer feature writer Amelia Tait talk us through how they get some of their best ideas and where they find inspiration.
The Guests
Ellie Levenson
Twitter: @EllieLevenson
Instagram: @ellie_levenson
Amelia Tait
Twitter: @ameliargh
Website: https://ameliatait.com/
Resources
Museum of brands
https://museumofbrands.com/
Amelia’s bubble bath brand story in The Observer
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/aug/21/whatever-happened-to-novelty-bubble-bath-toys
Ellie’s story on the Lockerbie bombings
https://www.ft.com/content/7c3001fc-9b21-11dd-a653-000077b07658
Amelia on how crips flavours have changed
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/jan/14/so-long-salt-and-vinegar-how-crisp-flavours-went-from-simple-to-sensational
Amelia’s story on pathways
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/jun/14/paths-of-desire-lockdown-has-lent-a-new-twist-to-the-unofficial-trails-we-carve
Google trends
https://trends.google.com/trends/?geo=GB
What commissioning editors want
https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/what-commissioning-editors-want
Lily’s article about running fees
https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/runners-world-where-do-my-fees-go/
Freelancing for Journalists newsletter
https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/
Freelance Recommendations:
Joe Zadeh
https://www.noemamag.com/the-tyranny-of-time/
https://www.joezadeh.com/about
Mark Savage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63074469
Twitter: @mrdiscopop
It's series 9 of the podcast and we are going back to basics. In the first episode of the new series we discuss how to go freelance.
How do you take the leap into the freelance world? What is the best way to do it, and how do you overcome the freelance imposter syndrome? Our guests this week, Laura Cooke and Charlotte Scotland, are experienced journalists who have both recently gone freelance.
The Guests
Laura Cooke
Twitter: @lauracooke21
Instagram: @laura_cooke_journalist
Facebook:Laura Cooke Journalist and Writer
Website: https://lauracookejournalist.wordpress.com/
Charlotte Scotland
Twitter: @charlscotland
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-scotland-6637b4b2
Podcast: Beach Got News
Resources
Freelancing for Journalists Course with Lily and Emma
https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/kickstart-your-freelance-journalism-career/s43/a750959/
Past Freelancing for Journalist podcasts relevant to this episode:
Ghosting: https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/ghosting
Imposter syndrome:
https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/imposter-syndrome
Saying No:
https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/saying-no
Finances and getting paid:
https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/finances-and-getting-paid
Trello - a tool to manage tasks https://trello.com/en
Branding for Freelance Journalists
https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/branding-for-freelance-journalists
Journo Resources webinars
https://www.journoresources.org.uk/events/
Freelance recommendations
Isabelle Cipriska
Twitter: @ICipirska
https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/asylum-seekers-cost-of-living-uk-food-costs-40-week-suella-braverman/
Latifa John Baptiste
Twitter: @_LateefahJB
https://www.lateefahjb.com/
Sian Meades-Williams
https://www.sianmeadeswilliams.com/
The Pyjama Myth: The Freelance Writer’s Survival Guide https://unbound.com/books/the-pyjama-myth/
In the final episode of the series we chat to Terri White the former editor of Empire magazine and Time Out New York, about her first book, Coming Undone. The book is a brutally honest and moving memoir about her breakdown in New York and how her early life experiences shaped where she is today, both professionally and personally. Terri is currently a freelance journalist writing for a range of publications and has a column in the Sunday Times. We pick her brains about choosing to go freelance for a better work/ life balance and how journalism today is affected by a lack of class diversity. The Author Terri White Twitter: https://twitter.com/Terri_White (@Terri_White) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrilwhite (@terrilwhite) Newsletter: White Noise https://terriwhite.substack.com/ (https://terriwhite.substack.com/) Book Coming Undone https://canongate.co.uk/books/2716-c
Publisher Cannongate https://canongate.co.uk/ (https://canongate.co.uk/)
Journalism Grazia article about surviving on benefits https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/we-must-continue-to-protect-children-in-need/ (https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/we-must-continue-to-protect-children-in-need/) Big Issue https://www.bigissue.com/news/activism/terri-white-no-child-should-know-the-emptiness-and-ache-of-hunger/ (https://www.bigissue.com/news/activism/terri-white-no-child-should-know-the-emptiness-and-ache-of-hunger/) Sunday Times column https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/whos-that-banging-away-at-the-typewriter-look-out-heres-terri-zsks0jtdd (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/whos-that-banging-away-at-the-typewriter-look-out-heres-terri-zsks0jtdd) The New Statesman https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/media/2022/06/terri-white-media-response-strikes-working-class-journalists (https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/media/2022/06/terri-white-media-response-strikes-working-class-journalists)
Empire podcast https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/empire-podcast-479-yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-jude-law-farewell-terri-white/ (https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/empire-podcast-479-yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-jude-law-farewell-terri-white/)
Help to get into journalism London Film Festival critics mentorship https://www2.bfi.org.uk/lff/education/critics-mentorship-programme (https://www2.bfi.org.uk/lff/education/critics-mentorship-programme) The Guardian Scott Trust Bursary https://theguardianfoundation.org/programmes/scott-trust-bursary (https://theguardianfoundation.org/programmes/scott-trust-bursary) Arts emergency https://www.arts-emergency.org/ (https://www.arts-emergency.org/ ) Freelancing for Journalists work experience https://freelancingforjournalists.com/journalism-work-experience-initiative/ (https://freelancingforjournalists.com/journalism-work-experience-initiative/)
In the latest episode we speak to photojournalists Angie Simms and Stuart Quinn about their photography work and their self-published cookbook. The Australian couple, who are currently travelling across Oz, talk about taking control of their passion project and the importance of hiring a strong team and calling in favours. The Authors Angie Simms and Stuart Quinn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stradbrokeislandphotography/?hl=en (@stradbrokeislandphotography) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angandstu/ (https://www.facebook.com/angandstu/) Website: https://stradbrokeislandphotography.com/ (https://stradbrokeislandphotography.com/) The book Eat, Drink and Be Straddie https://www.amazon.in/Eat-Drink-Be-Straddie-tastes-ebook/dp/B08QF5PBY3 (https://www.amazon.in/Eat-Drink-Be-Straddie-tastes-ebook/dp/B08QF5PBY3) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUI7AITYC4Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUI7AITYC4Q) Press https://seqfoodtrails.com.au/Redlands/Articles/Redlands-Article-4 (https://seqfoodtrails.com.au/Redlands/Articles/Redlands-Article-4) https://www.pebblesandpomegranateseeds.com.au/eat-drink-straddie-tales-tastes-island-sun/ (https://www.pebblesandpomegranateseeds.com.au/eat-drink-straddie-tales-tastes-island-sun/) https://www.weekendnotes.com/eat-drink-be-straddie-cleveland-library/ (https://www.weekendnotes.com/eat-drink-be-straddie-cleveland-library/)
In this episode we speak to Polly Morland, a documentary maker turned writer, about her new book which she wrote during lockdown. The book documents the life of a GP working in a rural practice. Polly chats about the benefits of long research chats and how to maintain the anonymity of contributors when needed. Polly is a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines and also teaches part-time at Cardiff School of Journalism. The Author Polly Morland Website: https://www.pollymorland.com/ Books A Fortunate Woman, a country doctor’s story (published 9th June 2022) https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/polly-morland/a-fortunate-woman/9781529071139 (https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/polly-morland/a-fortunate-woman/9781529071139) Metamorphosis: How and Why We Change Risk Wise: Nine Everyday Adventures The Society of Timid Souls: Or, How to be Brave https://www.pollymorland.com/books/ (https://www.pollymorland.com/books/) Agent PEW Literary https://www.pewliterary.com/author/polly-morland (https://www.pewliterary.com/author/polly-morland)
Publisher Penguin Random House https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/144648/polly-morland (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/144648/polly-morland) Pan Macmillan (Picador) https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/polly-morland/a-fortunate-woman/9781529071139 (https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/polly-morland/a-fortunate-woman/9781529071139)
Pollys’ documentaries: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2295934/ (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2295934/)
In this episode we speak to the author Lucy Waterlow about the process of ghostwriting. Lucy has ghostwritten four books including Nell McAndrew’s Guide to Running plus an additional guide to running and two running memoirs. Lucy is also a freelance journalist and writes for a number of different outlets including the Sunday Telegraph, Daily Mail, Women’s Running and OK! Magazine. The author Lucy Waterlow Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucyrunningfeat (@LucyRunningFeat) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningfeatlucy (@runningfeatlucy) Books Nell McAndrew's Guide To Running Run Mummy Run: Inspiring Women to be Fit, Healthy and Happy Ghostwriter of ultra runner Mimi Anderson's two memoirs: Beyond Impossible: From Reluctant Runner to Guinness World Record holder, and Limitless: An Ultrarunner’s Story of Pain, Perseverance and the Pursuit of Success https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lucy-Waterlow/e/B00T6PX7I2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lucy-Waterlow/e/B00T6PX7I2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share) Publisher Bloomsbury https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/author/lucy-waterlow/ (https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/author/lucy-waterlow/) Summersdale https://summersdale.com/sd-author/lucy-waterlow/ (https://summersdale.com/sd-author/lucy-waterlow/) Journalism https://muckrack.com/lucy-waterlow (https://muckrack.com/lucy-waterlow)
In this week's episode we speak to prolific freelance journalist Chris Stokel-Walker whose work regularly appears in WIRED, The Economist and Newsweek. Chris has written two tech-based books, and we chat with him about the importance of making your ideas relevant and timeless when switching from journalism to book writing. The author Chris Stokel-Walker Twitter: https://twitter.com/stokel (@stokel) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cstokelwalker/?hl=en (@cstokelwalker) Website: https://www.stokel-walker.com/ (https://www.stokel-walker.com/) Books TikTok Boom: China’s Dynamite App and the Superpower Race for Social Media YouTubers: How YouTube shook up TV and created a new generation of stars Agent https://cmm.agency/view-author.php?AuthorID=79 (https://cmm.agency/view-author.php?AuthorID=79)
Publishers https://www.canburypress.com/products/youtubers-by-chris-stokel-walker (https://www.canburypress.com/products/youtubers-by-chris-stokel-walker) https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/ (https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/)
Examples of Chris’s journalism: https://www.wired.co.uk/profile/chris-stokel-walker (https://www.wired.co.uk/profile/chris-stokel-walker) https://www.theguardian.com/profile/chris-stokel-walker (https://www.theguardian.com/profile/chris-stokel-walker) https://www.newscientist.com/author/chris-stokel-walker/ (https://www.newscientist.com/author/chris-stokel-walker/)
The New Statesman review of Chris’s book: https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/2021/07/tiktok-boom-chris-stokel-walker-review (https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/2021/07/tiktok-boom-chris-stokel-walker-review)
Well told conference: https://welltold.org/about/ (https://welltold.org/about/)
In our ‘Summer Reads’ podcast series, we chat with freelance journalists who have written successful books. Bringing the first episode of series eight back with a bang is Lisa Bradley, the author of two psychological thrillers – Paper Dolls and The Lesson. Lisa began her writing career in local news and subsequently worked as a freelance journalist for national papers and magazines. She is now a lecturer in journalism at the University of Sheffield. We chat about the importance of nailing your first draft and finding success after rejection. The Author: Lisa Bradley Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabjourno (@lisabjourno) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabwriter/?hl=en-gb (@lisabwriter) Website: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/journalism/people/academic/lisa-bradley (https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/journalism/people/academic/lisa-bradley) Lisa's books: Paper Dolls The Lesson Agent: Anthony Harwood: http://antonyharwood.com/lisa-bradley/ (http://antonyharwood.com/lisa-bradley/) Publisher: Quercus Books: https://www.quercusbooks.co.uk/contributor/lisa-bradley/ (https://www.quercusbooks.co.uk/contributor/lisa-bradley/)
Curtis Brown creative writing courses: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/creative-writing-courses/ (https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/creative-writing-courses/)
We have a very special bonus episode of the podcast this week. We sat down with award-winning freelance journalist and writer Saima Mir to discuss the paperback launch of her fantastic novel, The Khan, which is currently Waterstones Book of the Month. We talked about diversity in publishing, the writing process and what journalistic experience she was able to draw on. The Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaimaMir?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@SaimaMir) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_raf_remy/?hl=en (@ben_raf_remy) Website: https://saimamir.com/ (https://saimamir.com/) Resources The Khan by Saima Mir https://oneworld-publications.com/the-khan.html (https://oneworld-publications.com/the-khan.html) The Godfather by Mario Puzo https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-godfather/mario-puzo/9780099528128 (https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-godfather/mario-puzo/9780099528128) Malcolm X Speaks by George Breitman https://www.amazon.co.uk/Malcolm-X-Speaks-George-Breitman/dp/0802132138 Freelancing for Journalists by Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson https://www.routledge.com/Freelancing-for-Journalists/Canter-Wilkinson/p/book/9780367135553 (https://www.routledge.com/Freelancing-for-Journalists/Canter-Wilkinson/p/book/9780367135553) Why I’m no longer talking to white people about race by Reni Eddo-Lodge https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/why-im-no-longer-talking-to-white-people-about-race-9781408870587/ (https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/why-im-no-longer-talking-to-white-people-about-race-9781408870587/)
In this episode, we talk about how to get funding for a project with Amanda Nunn, a freelance broadcast journalist and co-founder of the Off the Record newsletter and Warren Nettleford, an ITN television presenter and reporter and co-founder of Need to Know, the UK’s first youth news service built purely for the digital generation. Amanda Nunn Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandanunnc5 (@AmandaNunnC5) Off the record newsletter: https://www.offtherec.co.uk/
Warren Nettleford Twitter: https://twitter.com/wnettleford (@wnettleford ) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monkish_monsignor/ (@monkish_monsignor) Need to Know website: https://ntk.network/ (https://ntk.network/) Resources Cision https://www.cision.com/ Journalism Charity https://journalistscharity.org.uk/ (https://journalistscharity.org.uk/) Journo Resources https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-degree-funding-training-complete-list/ (https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-degree-funding-training-complete-list/) Women in Journalism https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/ (https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/) Royal Television Awards- Digital Award 2019: Need to Know https://rts.org.uk/award/tvj2021 (https://rts.org.uk/award/tvj2021) Google news initiative fund https://twitter.com/GoogleNewsInit (https://twitter.com/GoogleNewsInit) https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/ (https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/) YouTube launch warren Need to Know https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVG8pk55TDQIYwNPTf-k7ig (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVG8pk55TDQIYwNPTf-k7ig) European Journalism Centre https://ejc.net/ (https://ejc.net/) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ (https://www.patreon.com/)
Freelance journalist recommendations Amelia Tait https://ameliatait.com/ (https://ameliatait.com/)
Johnny Harris https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnny-harris-b067488b/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnny-harris-b067488b/ )
In this episode we talk about side hustles, should you have one and how do you explore your interests alongside your freelance journalism work? We speak to Dean Sterling Jones, a chef from Northern Ireland, who works as a freelance journalist when he’s not cooking, and Waseem Mirza, a sci-tech journalist and presenter who is also a screen actor and voice artist. Waseem Mirza Twitter: https://twitter.com/waseem_mirza (@waseem_mirza) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWaseemMirza/ (@thewaseemmirza) Dean Jones Twitter: https://twitter.com/shootingthemess (@shootingthemess) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deansterlingjones/?hl=en-gb (@deansterlingjones) Blog: https://shootingthemessenger.blog/ Resources BBC CLICK https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m9ry (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m9ry) Pennyworth series 3 https://collider.com/pennyworth-season-3-hbo-max/ (https://collider.com/pennyworth-season-3-hbo-max/) NUJ Freelance Resources https://www.nuj.org.uk/advice/freelance-resources.html (https://www.nuj.org.uk/advice/freelance-resources.html) NUJ Branches https://www.nuj.org.uk/engage/union-democracy/branches.html (https://www.nuj.org.uk/engage/union-democracy/branches.html) Examples of how Lily brands different parts of her journalism https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/ (https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/) https://twitter.com/lilycanter (https://twitter.com/lilycanter) https://www.instagram.com/lilycanter/ (https://www.instagram.com/lilycanter/) The FutureTECH Show- Waseem’s podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0QCdLw6UrG8sOBOgu69Vjx (https://open.spotify.com/show/0QCdLw6UrG8sOBOgu69Vjx) The FutureTECH Show - Waseem’s YouTube series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsinWmjHSi8&list=PLblZus0jlv0sHpP9g1uRKgPG_FFwJq4Rb&index=1 (The FutureTECH Show Episode 1) Dean's latest article: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/deansterlingjones/russia-yevgeny-prigozhin-ukraine-trump-giuliani-films (https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/deansterlingjones/russia-yevgeny-prigozhin-ukraine-trump-giuliani-films)
Freelance journalist recommendations Jane Lytvynenko https://twitter.com/JaneLytv (https://twitter.com/JaneLytv) https://www.janelytv.com/ (https://www.janelytv.com/) https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/02/ukraine-russia-conflict-livestream/622900/ (https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/02/ukraine-russia-conflict-livestream/622900/)
Carol Cadwalladr https://www.theguardian.com/profile/carolecadwalladr (https://www.theguardian.com/profile/carolecadwalladr) https://twitter.com/carolecadwalla (@carolecadwalla)
In this episode, we ask whether you need shorthand as a freelance journalist. We talk to Marc Shoffman, a journalist and podcaster, and Rachel Charlton-Dailey, a health and disability journalist, about the pros and cons of shorthand, when it can be useful, as well as considering alternatives tools. Marc Shoffman Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcshoffman (@marcshoffman) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inforapennypodcast/?hl=en (inforapennypodcast) Website: Https://cavendishcontent.com/ (Https://cavendishcontent.com/) Rachel Charlton-Dailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachelCDailey (@RachelCDailey) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_is_dunn/ (@rachel_is_dunn) Website: https://rachelcharltondailey.com/ (https://rachelcharltondailey.com/) Resources The unwritten https://www.theunwritten.co.uk/ (https://www.theunwritten.co.uk/) Women in Journalism Georgina Henry award for digital innovation. https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/about-us/georgina-henry-award/ (https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/about-us/georgina-henry-award/) Transcription software service https://otter.ai/home (https://otter.ai/home)
NCTJ shorthand https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/shorthand-teeline (https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/shorthand-teeline)
NCTJ optional shorthand https://pressgazette.co.uk/nctj-set-to-make-shorthand-optional-for-students-who-dont-focus-on-news/ (https://pressgazette.co.uk/nctj-set-to-make-shorthand-optional-for-students-who-dont-focus-on-news/)
Freelance Journalist Recommendations Ian Fraser https://www.ianfraser.org/ (https://www.ianfraser.org/)
Charlotte Colombo https://muckrack.com/charlotte-colombo (https://muckrack.com/charlotte-colombo)
Hannah Shewan Stevens https://muckrack.com/hannah-stevens (https://muckrack.com/hannah-stevens)
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 Nowottny Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevenowottny (@stevenowottny) Website: https://www.stevenowottny.com/ (https://www.stevenowottny.com/) Jennifer Sizeland Twitter: https://twitter.com/lifeofsize (https://twitter.com/LandofSize) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeofsize/ (@lifeofsize) Website: https://landofsize.com/ (https://landofsize.com/) Resources Full Fact https://fullfact.org/ (https://fullfact.org/) How journalists can build trust with their sources https://ijnet.org/en/story/how-journalists-can-build-trust-their-sources (https://ijnet.org/en/story/how-journalists-can-build-trust-their-sources) Muck Rack https://muckrack.com/search/ (https://muckrack.com/search/) Qwoted https://www.qwoted.com/ (https://www.qwoted.com/) Branding advice for journalists https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/branding-for-freelance-journalists?s=r (https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/branding-for-freelance-journalists?s=r) FFJ podcast episode on branding https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DiPXKqkBgZaJkSqI9VIqo (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DiPXKqkBgZaJkSqI9VIqo) FFJ Twitter verification campaign https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/join-our-twitter-blue-tick-campaign?s=r (https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/p/join-our-twitter-blue-tick-campaign?s=r) Media matchmaker https://mediamatchmaker.co.uk/ (https://mediamatchmaker.co.uk/) War on truth on BBC Radio 4 documentary by Marianna Spring https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0btv73r (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0btv73r)
Freelance journalist recommendations Harry Wallop https://harrywallop.co.uk/ (https://harrywallop.co.uk/)
Marianna Spring disinformation reporter for the BBC https://twitter.com/mariannaspring (https://twitter.com/mariannaspring)
Anya Ryan https://muckrack.com/anya-ryan (https://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 Maton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-maton-23372010/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-maton-23372010/) Hannah Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/hannah_fran_ (@hannah_fran_) Website: https://www.hannahsmithjournalist.co.uk/ Resources Money helper https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en (https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en) Government basic pension https://www.gov.uk/state-pension (https://www.gov.uk/state-pension) An example of a pension provider https://www.hl.co.uk/pensions Fidelity https://www.fidelity.co.uk/retirement/ Hargreaves and Lansdown pension calculator https://www.hl.co.uk/pensions/pension-calculator (https://www.hl.co.uk/pensions/pension-calculator) Pension Bee https://www.pensionbee.com/ (https://www.pensionbee.com/) Pensions tracking service- old lost pension pots https://www.gov.uk/find-pension-contact-details (https://www.gov.uk/find-pension-contact-details) Money and pension service gov https://moneyandpensionsservice.org.uk/ (https://moneyandpensionsservice.org.uk/) NEST pension https://www.nestpensions.org.uk/ (https://www.nestpensions.org.uk/) SIPP https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/pensions-and-retirement/pensions-basics/self-invested-personal-pensions (https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/pensions-and-retirement/pensions-basics/self-invested-personal-pensions) Wealthify ethical SIPP https://www.wealthify.com/ (https://www.wealthify.com/) Nutmeg ethical investing https://www.nutmeg.com/socially-responsible-investing (https://www.nutmeg.com/socially-responsible-investing) Pension bee fossil fuel-free pension https://www.pensionbee.com/fossil-fuel-free-pension (https://www.pensionbee.com/fossil-fuel-free-pension) National insurance credit https://www.gov.uk/national-insurance-credits (https://www.gov.uk/national-insurance-credits) Check your state pension https://www.gov.uk/check-state-pension (https://www.gov.uk/check-state-pension) Child benefit https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/benefits/benefits-if-you-have-children/protecting-your-state-pension-when-you-have-a-baby (https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/benefits/benefits-if-you-have-children/protecting-your-state-pension-when-you-have-a-baby)
Freelance journalist recommendations Hugh Wheelan https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-wheelan-8449663/?originalSubdomain=uk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-wheelan-8449663/?originalSubdomain=uk) Felicity Hannah http://felicityhannah.co.uk/ (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: https://twitter.com/craig_stennett (@craig_stennett) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigstennett1965/ (@craigstennett1965) Website: https://www.craigstennett.com/ (https://www.craigstennett.com/)
Nori Jemil Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndeanImaging (@AndeanImaging) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nori.jemil.travel/ (@nori.jemil.travel) Website: http://farm8.clik.com/Noriphotography/ Resources Getty Images https://www.gettyimages.ae/ (https://www.gettyimages.ae/) The Travel Photographer’s Way https://www.bradtguides.com/product/the-travel-photographers-way-1/ (https://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 photos https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/trail-running-magazine-outer-hebrides-adventure/ (https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/trail-running-magazine-outer-hebrides-adventure/)
Freelance journalist recommendations Jörg Luyken https://www.thegermanreview.de/about?utm_source=menu-dropdown (https://www.thegermanreview.de/about?utm_source=menu-dropdown) Zoey Goto https://www.zoeygoto.com/ (https://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. Resources How to appraise yourself original podcast episode https://freelancing-for-journalists.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-appraise-yourself Original appraisal form by Laura Oliver, Society of Freelance Journalists: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oy5YhMO1pBxIyXj6phUr_ApEorqT1OIPi7tIm45aMb4/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oy5YhMO1pBxIyXj6phUr_ApEorqT1OIPi7tIm45aMb4/edit?usp=sharing) Adapted appraisal form used by Lily and Emma in their first appraisal episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZd2JfSEjjLPdluCOS7ogRMgLX5q5g8vMSdBhW7q9vw/edit?usp=sharing (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 Guests Rachel Steinberg Twitter: https://twitter.com/rae_steinberg (@rae_steinberg) Clippings: https://www.clippings.me/rachelsteinberg Rachel Murray Twitter: https://twitter.com/gotacommonname (@gotacommonname) Resources and recommendations Pivot newsletter for career changers by Rachel Murray https://pivotnewsletter.co.uk/ JournoResources https://www.journoresources.org.uk/ (https://www.journoresources.org.uk/) NCTJ diploma https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/diploma-in-journalism Freelancing for Journalists Facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281) Marisa Ingemi, Seattle Times https://www.seattletimes.com/author/marisa-ingemi/ (https://www.seattletimes.com/author/marisa-ingemi/) Marisa’s freelance article about companion horses https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/companion-ponies-horses-racetrack-15915104.php (https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/companion-ponies-horses-racetrack-15915104.php) Lizzy Denning, freelance journalist https://muckrack.com/lizzydening (https://muckrack.com/lizzydening) Lizzy’s Out of Office newsletter https://outoffice.substack.com/p/welcome-to-out-of-office (https://outoffice.substack.com/p/welcome-to-out-of-office) Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by https://www.cision.co.uk/ (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 Guests Miranda Levy Website: https://mirandalevy.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mirandalevycopy (@mirandalevycopy) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirandalevyinsta/ (@mirandalevyinsta) Alice Draper Website: https://www.alicedraper.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicemdraper (@alicemdraper) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicedraper/ (@alicedraper) Resources and recommendations Vice photo scandal https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/12/cambodia-vice-edited-photos-khmer-rouge-victims-smiling-tuol-sleng-prison-genocide (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/12/cambodia-vice-edited-photos-khmer-rouge-victims-smiling-tuol-sleng-prison-genocide) Alice’s personal essays https://www.alicedraper.com/portfolio/ (https://www.alicedraper.com/portfolio/) Tayla Blaire https://taylablaire.contently.com/ (https://taylablaire.contently.com/) Tanya Gold https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/t/ta-te/tanya-gold/ (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/t/ta-te/tanya-gold/) https://muckrack.com/tanyagold1/articles (https://muckrack.com/tanyagold1/articles) Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by https://www.cision.co.uk/ (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 guests Lateefah Jean https://www.lateefahjb.com/ (https://www.lateefahjb.com/) Twitter https://twitter.com/_lateefahjb?lang=en (@_LateefahJB) https://www.instagram.com/careergirlcollective/ (https://www.instagram.com/careergirlcollective/) Isabel Sachs https://ilikenetworking.uk/the-team (https://ilikenetworking.uk/the-team) Twitter https://twitter.com/networking_i (@networking_i) Resources and recommendations Stephanie Sword - Williams https://www.instagram.com/stefaniesw/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/stefaniesw/?hl=en) Banseka Kayeme https://www.instagram.com/banseka/?hl=en-gb (https://www.instagram.com/banseka/?hl=en-gb) Hannah Van-de-Peer https://twitter.com/hgvandepeer?lang=en (@hgvandepeer) F*ck Being Humble https://www.instagram.com/fbeinghumbleldn/ (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 Guests Mel Stern Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/melvstern (@melvstern) Website:https://melstern.wordpress.com/ (https://melstern.wordpress.com/) Tufayel Ahmed Twitter:https://twitter.com/tufayel (@tufayel) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tufayelahmed/ (@tufayelahmed) Website: https://www.tufayel.co/ (https://www.tufayel.co/) Resources and recommendations Opportunities for journalists to work in the charity sector: World Vision charity https://www.worldvision.org.uk/about/jobs/ (https://www.worldvision.org.uk/about/jobs/) Amnesty International https://www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved (https://www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved) Work experience scheme at the BBC, including Newsnight: https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships/work-experience (https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships/work-experience) Big Issue The Breakthrough Programme https://www.bigissue.com/press-release/the-big-issue-launches-breakthrough-talent-and-training-programme-for-young-people/ (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.html (https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/wrestling-art-photography-orange-crush/index.html) June Bellebon and her articles at Gal-Dem https://gal-dem.com/author/jon-bellebono/ (https://gal-dem.com/author/jon-bellebono/) Aniefiok Ekpoudom, freelance journalist https://aniefiokekpoudom.com/ (https://aniefiokekpoudom.com/) Jason Okundaye, freelance writer https://twitter.com/jasebyjason https://www.instagram.com/blackandgaybackintheday/ (https://www.instagram.com/blackandgaybackintheday/) Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by https://www.cision.co.uk/ (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 Guests Andy Webb Blog: https://becleverwithyourcash.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyclevercash?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyclevercash/ Marisa Bate Blog and newsletter: https://www.writingaboutwomen.com/ (https://www.writingaboutwomen.com/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/marisajbate Resources and recommendations Playing Big by Tara Mohr https://www.taramohr.com/the-playing-big-book/ Freelance Writing Awards https://www.freelancewritingawards.com/ (https://www.freelancewritingawards.com/) Andy’s column in Metro https://metro.co.uk/author/andy-webb/ (https://metro.co.uk/author/andy-webb/) Andy’s column in Reader’s Digest https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/author/andy-webb (https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/author/andy-webb) ‘Cash Chats’ podcast https://becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast/ (https://becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast/) Andy’s Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2661970707423383/ Andy’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_T7G3RjQe7ghD0ikr4reuw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_T7G3RjQe7ghD0ikr4reuw) Louise Tickle, freelance journalist specialising in the family courts. https://louisetickle.co.uk/ (https://louisetickle.co.uk/) Hidden Homicides https://www.tortoisemedia.com/file/hidden-homicides/ Jenni Hill, Can’t Swing a Cat blog https://cantswingacat.co.uk/ (https://cantswingacat.co.uk/) Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by https://www.cision.co.uk/ (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 Guests Solape Alatise Twitter: https://twitter.com/solapealatise?lang=en (@solapealatise) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solapealatise/?hl=en (@solapealatise) Website: https://www.solapealatise.com/ (https://www.solapealatise.com/) Joel Snape Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoelSnape (@JoelSnape) Website: http://www.livehard.co.uk/about/ (http://www.livehard.co.uk/about/)
Resources and recommendations Lily’s long read in Runners World https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/runners-world-where-do-my-fees-go/ (https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/runners-world-where-do-my-fees-go/) Amelia Tait, freelance journalist https://ameliatait.com/ (https://ameliatait.com/) https://www.vice.com/en/article/3kxkd3/am-i-the-asshole-reddit (https://www.vice.com/en/article/3kxkd3/am-i-the-asshole-reddit) https://www.vice.com/en/article/epn8ge/millennial-buy-home-how-article (https://www.vice.com/en/article/epn8ge/millennial-buy-home-how-article) Lateefah Jean-Baptiste https://www.lateefahjb.com/ (https://www.lateefahjb.com/) Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by https://www.cision.co.uk/ (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. Resources Original appraisal form by Laura Oliver, Society of Freelance Journalists: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oy5YhMO1pBxIyXj6phUr_ApEorqT1OIPi7tIm45aMb4/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oy5YhMO1pBxIyXj6phUr_ApEorqT1OIPi7tIm45aMb4/edit?usp=sharing) Adapted appraisal form used by Lily and Emma in this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZd2JfSEjjLPdluCOS7ogRMgLX5q5g8vMSdBhW7q9vw/edit?usp=sharing (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 Godart Twitter: https://twitter.com/hicharl0tte?lang=en (@hicharl0tte) Eric Reidy Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eric_Reidy?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@Eric_Reidy) Website https://ericreidy.com/ (https://ericreidy.com/) Resources ProPublica crowdsourcing example (maternal harm) https://www.propublica.org/article/how-we-collected-nearly-5-000-stories-of-maternal-harm (https://www.propublica.org/article/how-we-collected-nearly-5-000-stories-of-maternal-harm) Guide to crowdsourcing from the Tow Centre for Digital Journalism https://www.cjr.org/tow_center_reports/guide_to_crowdsourcing.php (https://www.cjr.org/tow_center_reports/guide_to_crowdsourcing.php) Bellingcat https://www.bellingcat.com/ (https://www.bellingcat.com/) Examples of Bellingcat crowdsourcing stories https://www.bellingcat.com/category/resources/case-studies/ (https://www.bellingcat.com/category/resources/case-studies/) Bellingcat crowdsourcing police violence in US https://blmprotests.forensic-architecture.org/ (https://blmprotests.forensic-architecture.org/) The Ghost Boat Story crowdsourcing background https://deeply.thenewhumanitarian.org/refugees/community/2016/03/15/following-the-ghost-boat (https://deeply.thenewhumanitarian.org/refugees/community/2016/03/15/following-the-ghost-boat) Bellingcat’s open training workshops https://www.bellingcat.com/workshops/ Bellingcat’s digital toolkit https://credibilitycoalition.org/credcatalog/project/bellingcats-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-security (https://helpdesk.gijn.org/support/solutions/articles/14000036509-safety-and-security) Reporting 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 Giaziri Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_giaziri?lang=en (@Sarah_Giaziri) Michael Bird Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelbirduk?lang=en (@MichaelBirdUK ) Website: https://michaelbirdjournalist.wordpress.com/ (https://michaelbirdjournalist.wordpress.com) Resources Frontline Freelance Register https://www.frontlinefreelance.org/ (https://www.frontlinefreelance.org/) FFR Freelance Journalist Safety principles https://www.frontlinefreelance.org/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-principles (https://www.acosalliance.org/the-principles) ACOS resources and digital toolbox https://www.acosalliance.org/resources-1 (https://www.acosalliance.org/resources-1) UNESCO report safety issues https://en.unesco.org/themes/safety-journalists/dgreport/2018 (https://en.unesco.org/themes/safety-journalists/dgreport/2018) Organisations which help support freelance journalists who are at risk: Reporters sans Frontieres https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/1f97afdd3d179af07571c300dc0b33e3cb76c5d2?url=https%3A%2F%2Frsf.org%2Fen&userId=3513194&signature=3b23152c7f4cf3a7 (https://rsf.org/en) European Center for Press and Media Freedom in Leipzig, Germany https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/6b1d2aa106289519f1784596881b8e2bb18e75dd?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecpmf.eu%2F&userId=3513194&signature=30416014e38b110f (https://www.ecpmf.eu/) Rory Peck Trust in the UK https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/2e55eace9967bf04389739fceb5964e8d27cf957?url=https%3A%2F%2Frorypecktrust.org%2F&userId=3513194&signature=b9b9b51e27d2d53d (https://rorypecktrust.org/) Media Defence in UK https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/6bfe88b6131a19255d5a0e613504868fafc58bb6?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediadefence.org%2F&userId=3513194&signature=c8d5c2586794aa54 (https://www.mediadefence.org/) Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma in the US https://dartcenter.org/ (https://dartcenter.org) Safety 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/ (https://rorypecktrust.org/freelance-assistance/training-fund/) Silk Road Training https://silkroadtraining.international/ (https://silkroadtraining.international)
In this episode we speak to two journalists about collaborative journalism. Tina Lee, head of the ambassador network at Hostwriter, and Suchit Chavez, an investigative reporter based in El Salvador, discuss the pros, cons and practicalities of working in collaborative with other freelance journalists. The guests Tina Lee Twitter @tinaleeinberlin Suchit Chavez Twitter @suchitchavez Resources Freelance Journalism Assembly https://journalismassembly.com/ (https://journalismassembly.com/) Freelance Journalism Assembly free summer conference https://journalismassembly.com/conference/ (https://journalismassembly.com/conference/) Lily’s freedom of information story with Ethan Davies https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/coronavirus-postcode-lottery-of-business-support-grants-084924816.html (https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/coronavirus-postcode-lottery-of-business-support-grants-084924816.html) Suchit’s digital tools list https://ijnet.org/en/story/10-google-tools-investigative-reporters-can-use-find-information (https://ijnet.org/en/story/10-google-tools-investigative-reporters-can-use-find-information) Hostwriter https://hostwriter.org (https://hostwriter.org) Unbias The News https://unbiasthenews.org (https://unbiasthenews.org) International Center for Journalists https://www.icfj.org (https://www.icfj.org) International Consortium of Investigative Journalists https://www.icij.org (https://www.icij.org) Connectas https://www.connectas.org (https://www.connectas.org) The Arena Housing Project https://journalismarena.eu/the-networks/the-arena-housing-project/ (https://journalismarena.eu/the-networks/the-arena-housing-project/)
In this episode we look into reporting on gender and identity. Rachael Davies, a freelance journalist who has written extensively on these issues, talks about how everyone should be learning to write without gender or identity based assumptions. And Imara Jones, creator of TransLash Media, a story-telling platform highlighting trans voices across the US, discusses how curiosity and learning can help you tell more accurate gender based stories. The Guests Rachael Davies https://rachdaviesetc.com/ Twitter @rachdaviesetc Instagram @rachdaviesetc Imara Jones https://imarajones.com/ Twitter: @imarajones Insta: @imara_jones_ Resources Freelance Journalism Assembly - A freelancer's guide on gender and identity https://journalismassembly.com/resources/a-freelancers-guide-on-gender-and-identity (https://journalismassembly.com/resources/a-freelancers-guide-on-gender-and-identity) Independent Newsletter Awards Twitter: @IndieNLAwards TransLash Media https://translash.org/ (https://translash.org/) TransLash newsletter https://translash.org/connect/ (https://translash.org/connect/) Imara in Time magazine https://time.com/5880964/imara-jones-black-trans-women/ TransLash podcast https://translash.org/podcast/ (https://translash.org/podcast/) Get me Giddy https://getmegiddy.com/ (https://getmegiddy.com/) Disclosure documentary https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81284247 Trans in Trumpland https://www.transintrumpland.com/ (https://www.transintrumpland.com/) Condé Naste LGBTQ reporting https://www.condenast.com/brands/them (https://www.condenast.com/brands/them) Trans Journalist Association https://transjournalists.org (https://transjournalists.org) Guides to reporting on gender and identity Reporting on LGBTQ stories from Journalism.co.uk https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/a-guide-to-reporting-on-lgbtq-stories/s2/a740869/ (https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/a-guide-to-reporting-on-lgbtq-stories/s2/a740869/) Trans Journalist Association https://transjournalists.org/style-guide (https://transjournalists.org/style-guide) LGBTQI+ communities, a reporters’ guide from the European Journalism Centre https://ejc.net/uploads/downloads/EJC_LGBTQI_communities_a_reporters_guide.pdf (https://ejc.net/uploads/downloads/EJC_LGBTQI_communities_a_reporters_guide.pdf)
In this episode, we speak to two experts about reporting migration, a topic that raises a number of ethical issues for journalists to confront. Caitlin Chandler, a journalist covering migration, security and human rights and Georg Gassauer, a migration researcher and journalist based in Austria, discuss how we can do better when telling the stories of migration. The Guests Caitlin Chandler http://www.caitlinlchandler.com (http://www.caitlinlchandler.com) Twitter https://twitter.com/CaitLChandler (@CaitLChandler) Georg Gassauer Twitter https://twitter.com/ggassauer?lang=en (@GGassauer) LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/georggassauer/ (@georggassauer) Resources Freelance Journalism Assembly https://journalismassembly.com/ (https://journalismassembly.com/) Freelance Journalism Assembly free summer conference https://journalismassembly.com/conference/ (https://journalismassembly.com/conference/) UN World Migration Report 2020 https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/wmr_2020.pdf (https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/wmr_2020.pdf) International Organisation for Migration https://www.iom.int (https://www.iom.int) Global Journalism Investigative Network migration reporting guides https://gijn.org/migration-reporting-sources-guidelines-contests/ (https://gijn.org/migration-reporting-sources-guidelines-contests/) Ethical Journalism Network migration reporting guide https://ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/ethical-guidelines-on-migration-reporting (https://ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/ethical-guidelines-on-migration-reporting) Examples of Caitlin’s reporting on migration https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/refugees-to-europe-do-better-than-this/ (https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/refugees-to-europe-do-better-than-this/) https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/6-years-8-countries-an-eritrean-couples-harrowing-search-for-safety/ (https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/6-years-8-countries-an-eritrean-couples-harrowing-search-for-safety/) https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/special-report/2018/01/30/inside-eu-s-flawed-200-million-migration-deal-sudan (https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/special-report/2018/01/30/inside-eu-s-flawed-200-million-migration-deal-sudan) https://www.cjr.org/special_report/heiko-jessen-germany-me-too.php (https://www.cjr.org/special_report/heiko-jessen-germany-me-too.php) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/10/sci-fi-surveillance-europes-secretive-push-into-biometric-technology (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/10/sci-fi-surveillance-europes-secretive-push-into-biometric-technology) https://www.nybooks.com/daily/2019/01/28/rome-where-migrants-face-eviction-while-fascists-find-a-home/ (https://www.nybooks.com/daily/2019/01/28/rome-where-migrants-face-eviction-while-fascists-find-a-home/) Georg’s reporting on migration https://www.potemkinharmattan.com/post/the-financial-dilemma-of-ingos-in-syria (https://www.potemkinharmattan.com/post/the-financial-dilemma-of-ingos-in-syria) Train of Hope https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.trainofhope.at/_www_/&prev=search&pto=aue (https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.trainofhope.at/_www_/&prev=search&pto=aue) Hostile Environment Training and safety courses https://dartcenter.org/events/2016/10/reporting-safely-crisis-zones-course (https://dartcenter.org/events/2016/10/reporting-safely-crisis-zones-course) https://rorypecktrust.org/freelance-resources/safety-and-risk-assessment/taking-safety-training/ (https://rorypecktrust.org/freelance-resources/safety-and-risk-assessment/taking-safety-training/) Grants and funding for journalists reporting on migration https://www.newamerica.org/international-reporting-project/ (https://www.newamerica.org/international-reporting-project/) https://www.investigativejournalismforeu.net...
In the first episode of series five, we speak to two freelance journalists about solutions journalism, the part of journalism which seeks to offer responses to challenges in society rather than simply reporting the problem. Julia Hotz, community manager at the Solutions Journalism Network, and Laura Oliver who recently reported on the rise of solutions journalism, discuss how solutions journalism can be incorporated into everyday reporting. The Guests Julia Hotz https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/who-we-are/team (https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/who-we-are/team) Twitter https://twitter.com/hotzthoughts?lang=en (@hotzthoughts ) Laura Oliver https://lauraoliverfreelance.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/lauraoliver?lang=en (@LauraOliver) Resources: Freelance Journalism Assembly https://journalismassembly.com/ (https://journalismassembly.com/) Freelance Journalism Assembly free summer conference https://journalismassembly.com/conference/ (https://journalismassembly.com/conference/) The Elements of Journalism by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/232324/the-elements-of-journalism-revised-and-updated-3rd-edition-by-bill-kovach-and-tom-rosenstiel/ (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/232324/the-elements-of-journalism-revised-and-updated-3rd-edition-by-bill-kovach-and-tom-rosenstiel/) Solutions Journalism Network (SJN) https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/ (https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/) Training and webinars from SJN https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/hub/get-trained (https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/hub/get-trained) SJN Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/solutionsjournalismhub/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/solutionsjournalismhub/) Laura’s Reuters report on media and journalism trends in the global south https://lauraoliverfreelance.com/2021/01/01/reporter-reuters-institute-for-the-study-of-journalism/ (https://lauraoliverfreelance.com/2021/01/01/reporter-reuters-institute-for-the-study-of-journalism/) Examples of Jules’s reporting on loneliness and solutions journalism https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/18/well/mind/feeling-lonely-perhaps-youd-like-to-talk-to-some-strangers.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/18/well/mind/feeling-lonely-perhaps-youd-like-to-talk-to-some-strangers.html) https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/dirt/2019/02/25/the-new-art-of-making-friends-and-finding-community (https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/dirt/2019/02/25/the-new-art-of-making-friends-and-finding-community) https://muckrack.com/julia-hotz/articles (https://muckrack.com/julia-hotz/articles) Reuters report (2019) showing high news avoidance in the UK due to perceived negativity https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2019-06/DNR_2019_FINAL_0.pdf (https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2019-06/DNR_2019_FINAL_0.pdf) Laura reporting on solutions journalism outside the global north for Reuters https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/risj-review/what-solutions-journalism-can-bring-news-media-global-south (https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/risj-review/what-solutions-journalism-can-bring-news-media-global-south) Inkline, an international media platform focused on solutions journalism https://the-inkline.com/ (https://the-inkline.com/) European Journalism Centre https://www.ejc.net/ (https://www.ejc.net/)
We finished off the series with a dualcast special with Northern Natter. We were quizzed by Katie Baggott and Katie Williams about getting your finances sorted when starting your freelance journey. The FFJ intro was edited by Anthony Coote and the main episode was edited by Northern Natter. Resources Northern Natter @NorthernNatter https://anchor.fm/northernnatter (https://anchor.fm/northernnatter) https://northernnatter.substack.com/ (https://northernnatter.substack.com/) HMRC self-assessment guidance https://www.gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns (https://www.gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns) Creative Money newsletter https://creativemoney.substack.com/ (https://creativemoney.substack.com/)
In this episode we speak to two experts about how best to use TikTok and why journalists need to know about it. Dr Gavin Allen, digital journalism lecturer at the University of Cardiff, talks about why being an early adopter of new apps can be valuable for employability. And Neve Gordon-Farleigh, TikTok producer for JournoResources, discusses how to get the most out of the app and what kind of things to post as a journalist. The Guests Neve Gordon-Farleigh Twitter https://twitter.com/Neve_GF (@Neve_GF) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/neve.gf/ ( @neve.gf) Podcast https://anchor.fm/uncanventional TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nevethejournalist? (@nevethejournalist ) Gavin Allen Twitter https://twitter.com/gavinallen?lang=en (@Gavinallen) Website https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/1422775-allen-gavin (https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/1422775-allen-gavin) Resources TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/ (https://www.tiktok.com/) JournoResources TikTok channel https://www.tiktok.com/@journoresources? (@journoresources) ‘Should journalism schools teach TikTok?’ by Gavin Allen https://medium.com/the-scrum/should-journalism-schools-teach-tiktok-despite-newsroom-indifference-7b168e156914 (https://medium.com/the-scrum/should-journalism-schools-teach-tiktok-despite-newsroom-indifference-7b168e156914) Gavin’s student, Ffion Clarke using TikTok to bag a job https://twitter.com/ffion_clarke/status/1301843144129077249 (https://twitter.com/ffion_clarke/status/1301843144129077249) Journalists mentioned using TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abbiedewhurst?source=h5_m (@abbiedewhurst) Weather presenter for the BBC https://www.tiktok.com/@marcellawhittingdale?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v2 (@Marcella Whittingale) BBC Brighton newsreader/ journalist Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The ResponseSource Journalist Enquiry Service which connects you, the journalist, with PRs and organisations to secure expert comment, case studies and information for independent editorial, free of charge. ResponseSource puts you in touch with experts and PR contacts across all sectors, saving you hours of research and helping you meet your deadlines.
In this episode we speak to two young freelance journalists about the value of finding a mentor. Jessica Morris, who is studying for her NCTJ Diploma and MA in Journalism, talks about how having a great mentor has advanced her career. Asyia Iftikhar, founder of the Young Journalist Community, discusses how to build a great relationship with your mentor. The Guests Jessica Morris https://twitter.com/_jess_morris (@_Jess_Morris) http://jessmorrisportfolio.com/ (jessmorrisportfolio.com) Asyia Iftikhar http://asyiaiftikhar/ (@asyiaiftikhar) Resources Freelancing for Journalists Journalism Work Experience Initiative https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists/476449/ Young Journalist Community Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535/) Young Journalist Community mentor scheme https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535/mentorship_application (https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535/mentorship_application) NCTJ diversity fund JDF https://www.nctj.com/Journalism-Diversity-Fund (https://www.nctj.com/Journalism-Diversity-Fund) The Freelance Parent newsletter http://cathufton.com/the-freelance-parent/ (http://cathufton.com/the-freelance-parent/) And Jess’s guest newsletter for The Freelance Parent https://cathufton.substack.com/p/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-student-parent (https://cathufton.substack.com/p/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-student-parent) Women in Journalism mentor scheme for women who have been in the industry for 2-5yrs https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring/ (https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring/) John Schofield mentoring for early career journalists https://johnschofieldtrust.org.uk/face-to-face-mentoring-for-early-career-journalists/ (https://johnschofieldtrust.org.uk/face-to-face-mentoring-for-early-career-journalists/) Journo Resources information about a range of mentoring schemes https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-mentoring-journalist-mentor/ (https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-mentoring-journalist-mentor/) The Second Source mentorship scheme http://www.thesecondsource.co.uk/the-second-source-mentorship-scheme/ (http://www.thesecondsource.co.uk/the-second-source-mentorship-scheme/) The University of Sheffield mentor scheme https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/new/student/explore/mentor (https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/new/student/explore/mentor) Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The ResponseSource https://www.responsesource.com/ (Journalist Enquiry Service) which connects you, the journalist, with PRs and organisations to secure expert comment, case studies and information for independent editorial, free of charge. ResponseSource puts you in touch with experts and PR contacts across all sectors, saving you hours of research and helping you meet your deadlines.
In this episode we speak to two freelance journalists, one who has no formal journalism training and the other who studied on an NCTJ accredited degree. Anna Turns, a freelance environmental journalist, talks to us about her self-taught route into journalism and how each turn of her career informed her storytelling. Chandni Sembhi, a freelance digital journalist, who runs So you want to be a journalist? Instagram account, discusses how her university course gave her confidence to start out in journalism. The Guests Chandni Sembhi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soyouwanttobeajournalist/ (@soyouwanttobeajournalist) Twitter: http://@chandnisembhi (@chandnisembhi) Anna Turns Twitter: https://twitter.com/annaturns?lang=en (@AnnaTurns) Website: https://www.environmentaljournalist.co.uk/ Resources Mark Grist podcast http://www.markgrist.com/markcantrap (http://www.markgrist.com/markcantrap) Lily Canter research examining the value of accredited journalism courses: https://journalism-education.org/2015/08/chasing-the-accreditation-dream/ (https://journalism-education.org/2015/08/chasing-the-accreditation-dream/) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ulXwfU58Hk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ulXwfU58Hk) https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2015/news/new-study-raises-questions-about-value-of-accredited-journalism-courses/ (https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2015/news/new-study-raises-questions-about-value-of-accredited-journalism-courses/) https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2015/news/regional-press-no-longer-established-pathway-into-journalism-says-academic/ (https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2015/news/regional-press-no-longer-established-pathway-into-journalism-says-academic/) National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) accredited courses https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/diploma-in-journalism/Accreditedcourses/course-search (https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/diploma-in-journalism/Accreditedcourses/course-search) NCTJ qualifications (incl. diploma and national qualification in journalism) https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/diploma-in-journalism (https://www.nctj.com/journalism-qualifications/diploma-in-journalism) Masters in print journalism https://www.findamasters.com/masters-degrees/united-kingdom/print-media/?70MhoIM400 (https://www.findamasters.com/masters-degrees/united-kingdom/print-media/?70MhoIM400) The Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BTJC) accredited courses https://bjtc.org.uk/students (https://bjtc.org.uk/students) Professional Publishers Association (PPA) https://www.ppa.co.uk/ (https://www.ppa.co.uk/) News associates course https://newsassociates.co.uk/ (https://newsassociates.co.uk/) Freelancing for Journalists training course https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/how-to-become-a-successful-freelance-journalist/s43/a750959/ (https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/how-to-become-a-successful-freelance-journalist/s43/a750959/) National Union of Journalists (NUJ) training courses https://www.nuj.org.uk/learn/nuj-training.html (https://www.nuj.org.uk/learn/nuj-training.html) Guild of food writers http://www.gfw.co.uk/ Women in Journalism training https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/events/upcoming-events/ (https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/events/upcoming-events/) International Women’s Day Webinar with Terri White and Jane Garvey https://ajeuk.org/aje-celebrates-international-womens-day-2021/ Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The ResponseSource Journalist Enquiry Service which connects you, the journalist, with PRs and organisations to secure expert comment, case studies and information for independent editorial, free of charge. ResponseSource puts you in touch with experts and PR contacts across all sectors, saving you hours of research and helping you meet your deadlines. https://www.responsesource.com/ (https://www.responsesource.com/)
We speak to two freelance journalists about how to handle and navigate negative feedback, criticism and online abuse. Jess Evans, fashion journalist, lecturer and founder of the Freelance Sessions talks about how to deal with negativity whilst JR Moores discusses how a band review sparked a Twitter spat with unexpected consequences. Please note this was recorded on March 2nd 2021. The guests Jessica Hope Evans https://twitter.com/jesshopeevans?lang=en (@jesshopeevans) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefreelancesessions/?hl=en (@thefreelancesessions) Website https://freelancemasterclass.wixsite.com/website (https://freelancemasterclass.wixsite.com/website) JR Moores https://twitter.com/spinal_bap (@spinal_bap) Website https://jrmoores.contently.com/ (https://jrmoores.contently.com/) New book Electric Wizards: A Tapestry of Heavy Music from 1968 to the Present, published by Reaktion Books, September 2021 http://www.reaktionbooks.co.uk/ (http://www.reaktionbooks.co.uk/) Resources Lily’s experience of below the line comments on Hold the Front Page https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2014/news/weeklies-cutting-corners-in-rush-to-publish-on-web/ (https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2014/news/weeklies-cutting-corners-in-rush-to-publish-on-web/) JR’s review that ended up on a T-shirt https://thequietus.com/articles/28899-idles-ultra-mono-review (https://thequietus.com/articles/28899-idles-ultra-mono-review) Dan Lucas’s review on Drowned in Sound https://drownedinsound.com/releases/17684/reviews/4146495 (https://drownedinsound.com/releases/17684/reviews/4146495) Recent survey for The International Centre for Journalists documenting online attacks on women information https://www.icfj.org/news/online-attacks-women-journalists-leading-real-world-violence-new-research-shows (https://www.icfj.org/news/online-attacks-women-journalists-leading-real-world-violence-new-research-shows) and report https://www.icfj.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/UNESCO%20Online%20Violence%20Against%20Women%20Journalists%20-%20A%20Global%20Snapshot%20Dec9pm.pdf (https://www.icfj.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/UNESCO%20Online%20Violence%20Against%20Women%20Journalists%20-%20A%20Global%20Snapshot%20Dec9pm.pdf) Courtney Tenz presentation on online harassment at Berlin Media Convention 2019 https://courtneytenz.com/2019/06/17/for-your-viewing-pleasure-my-speech-on-online-harassment-from-the-media-convention-berlin-2019-dick-pics-death-threats/ (https://courtneytenz.com/2019/06/17/for-your-viewing-pleasure-my-speech-on-online-harassment-from-the-media-convention-berlin-2019-dick-pics-death-threats/) Nadine White, HuffPost reporter attacked by Government minister after asking questions about the Covid-19 vaccination campaign https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/kemi-badenoch-nadine-white-press-freedom_uk_601853ccc5b622df90f5df60 (https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/kemi-badenoch-nadine-white-press-freedom_uk_601853ccc5b622df90f5df60) Jen Williams Manchester Evening News journalist targeted by the government on Twitter after reporting on defunding of homelessness project https://www.wired.co.uk/article/government-targeting-journalists-on-twitter (https://www.wired.co.uk/article/government-targeting-journalists-on-twitter) Yorkshire Post editors support journalist in the face of government attack over story https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2021/news/editor-hits-back-as-ministers-and-mps-attack-daily-over-accurate-story/ (https://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2021/news/editor-hits-back-as-ministers-and-mps-attack-daily-over-accurate-story/) Places where you can get support in you are experiencing online abuse as a freelancer: https://www.nuj.org.uk/about-us.html (https://www.nuj.org.uk/about-us.html) https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/app-for-journalist-jsafe-for-reporting-online-abuse/s2/a762437/ (https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/app-for-journalist-jsafe-for-reporting-online-abuse/s2/a762437/)...
In the second episode of series 4 we speak to a consumer culture scholar from the Victoria University of Wellington, and the founder and editor of The Indiependent about whether you should ever work for free. Dr Kathleen Kuehn, senior lecturer in media studies, talks us through the prevalence of ‘hope-labour’ and Beth Kirkbride, a freelance journalist, and editor at The Indiependent, discusses how the nuances of working for free need to be explored. The Guests Dr Kathleen Kuehn https://kmkuehn.com/ (https://kmkuehn.com/) Katheleen’s book The Post-Snowden Era- Mass Surveillance and Privacy in New Zealand https://www.bwb.co.nz/books/the-post-snowden-era (https://www.bwb.co.nz/books/the-post-snowden-era ) Twitter:https://twitter.com/kathleenkr?lang=en (@kathleenkr ) Bethany Kirkbride, Freelance journalist and Founder and editorhttps://twitter.com/indie_pendent ( of The Indiependent ) https://bethkirkbride.com/ (https://bethkirkbride.com/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/BettyKirkers (@BettyKirkers) and https://twitter.com/indie_pendent (@indie_pendent) Resources Academics Anonymous, The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/education/series/academics-anonymous (https://www.theguardian.com/education/series/academics-anonymous) The Indiependent https://www.indiependent.co.uk/ (https://www.indiependent.co.uk/) The Indiependent - writer of the month https://www.indiependent.co.uk/?s=writer+of+the+month (https://www.indiependent.co.uk/?s=writer+of+the+month) Press pad https://presspad.co.uk/ (https://presspad.co.uk/) JournoResources https://www.journoresources.org.uk/ (https://www.journoresources.org.uk/) Journalism co.uk podcast: Robyn Vinter, founder of The Overtake, on closing down the publication https://www.journalism.co.uk/podcast/robyn-vinter-founder-of-the-overtake-on-closing-down-the-website/s399/a795339/ (https://www.journalism.co.uk/podcast/robyn-vinter-founder-of-the-overtake-on-closing-down-the-website/s399/a795339/) Article by Lily in The Overtake: Baking a difference https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/the-overtake-baking-a-difference/ (https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/lifestyle/the-overtake-baking-a-difference/) Information on rates of pay https://www.journoresources.org.uk/freelance-rates/ (https://www.journoresources.org.uk/freelance-rates/) and https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-salaries-how-much-journalists-paid/ NUJ freelance fees guide http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php (http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php) NUJ rates for the job http://www.londonfreelance.org/rates/index.php (http://www.londonfreelance.org/rates/index.php) Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by the https://journalistenquiries.responsesource.com/about/send/ (ResponseSource Journalist Enquiry Service) which connects you, the journalist, with PRs and organisations to secure expert comment, case studies and information for independent editorial, free of charge. ResponseSource puts you in touch with experts and PR contacts across all sectors, saving you hours of research and helping you meet your deadlines.
In the first episode of series 4 we speak to two experts about how to track down the perfect case study and how to source the best experts. Tom Bettison, account manager at ResponseSource talks us through the journalist enquiry service whilst freelance documentary maker Kate Dooley discusses how she works to develop relationships in order to get that little bit extra during her interviews. The Guests Tom Bettison https://www.linkedin.com/in/tombettison/?originalSubdomain=uk (LinkedIn profile) Kate Dooley https://www.instagram.com/d001ey/?hl=de (@d00ley) https://www.thetalentmanager.com/talent/12425 (https://www.thetalentmanager.com/talent/12425) Resources FFJ lunchtime webinar series https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists) How to become a successful journalist (with additional premium FFJ community) https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/how-to-become-a-successful-freelance-journalist/s43/a750959/ (https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/how-to-become-a-successful-freelance-journalist/s43/a750959/) FFJ on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/freelancingforjournalists/ (@freelancingforjournalists) FFJ work experience programme https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists/476446/ (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists/476446/) How to track down case studies for your next article by Lily Canter https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/how-to-track-down-case-studies-for-your-next-article/s2/a793552/ (https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/how-to-track-down-case-studies-for-your-next-article/s2/a793552/) Diversity episode- Freelancing for Journalists podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/diversity/id1511920418?i=1000501819068 (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/diversity/id1511920418?i=1000501819068) Response Source https://www.responsesource.com/ (https://www.responsesource.com/) and their journalistic enquiry service is at https://journalistenquiries.responsesource.com/send/ (https://journalistenquiries.responsesource.com/send/) PR & Journo Requests on Twitter https://twitter.com/journo_request?lang=en (@PRJOurnoRequest) use #JournoRequest or #PRRequest Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The ResponseSource Journalist Enquiry Service which connects you, the journalist, with PRs and organisations to secure expert comment, case studies and information for independent editorial, free of charge. ResponseSource puts you in touch with experts and PR contacts across all sectors, saving you hours of research and helping you meet your deadlines.
In the last episode of series 3 we speak to two newsletter writers / freelance journalists about how they started. Lottie Gross, travel writer and co-author of Talking Travel Writing, discusses how she set up her newsletter during the heart of the pandemic whilst Alistair Lane, author of Write at Home, talks us through the challenges of launching his jobs newsletter. The Guests Lottie Gross @lottiecgross Alastair Lane @AlasdairJMLane Resources Talking Travel Writing https://travelwriting.substack.com/subscribe (https://travelwriting.substack.com/subscribe) Write at Home https://writeathome.substack.com/ Freelancing for Journalists https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/ (https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/) Substack newsletter platform https://substack.com/ (https://substack.com/) MailChimp newsletter platform https://mailchimp.com/ The top journo newsletters https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-newsletters-journo-freelance/ (https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-newsletters-journo-freelance/) Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners. The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions. Talk to John at https://thetaxfarm.co.uk/ (The Tax Farm) today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.
In this episode we quiz two specialist writers about how they carved out their niche. Freelance music journalist Matt Parker discusses how he broke into magazines whilst technology journalist Sooraj Shah tells us how to approach editors when you cover a specialist beat. The Guests Matt Parker https://mattparkerfreelance.com/ (https://mattparkerfreelance.com/) @emptyparker Sooraj Shah https://soorajshah.com/ (https://soorajshah.com/) @Sooraj_Shah Resources Worldwide freelance writing markets https://www.worldwidefreelance.com/ (https://www.worldwidefreelance.com/) Readly magazine database https://gb.readly.com/ (https://gb.readly.com/) Journo Resources freelance rate https://www.journoresources.org.uk/freelance-rates/ NUJ freelance rates https://www.nuj.org.uk/work/freelance/ Creative Money https://www.creativemoney.co.uk/ (https://www.creativemoney.co.uk/) Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners. The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions. Talk to John at https://thetaxfarm.co.uk/ (The Tax Farm) today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.
In this episode we pick the brains of two commissioning editors to find out exactly what they want from freelance journalists. We discuss pitching techniques, reliability and writing skills with The Observer deputy news editor Lisa Bachelor and Pulse magazine editor Jaimie Kaffash. The Guests Lisa Bachelor https://twitter.com/lisabachelor (@lisabachelor) Jaimie Kaffash https://twitter.com/jkaffash (@jkaffash) Resources Pitching guidelines https://www.journoresources.org.uk/pitching-guidelines/ (https://www.journoresources.org.uk/pitching-guidelines/) ClipShare newspaper and magazine archive https://www.nlamediaaccess.com/publishers/publisher-services/clipshare/ (https://www.nlamediaaccess.com/publishers/publisher-services/clipshare/) Readly magazine database https://gb.readly.com/ (https://gb.readly.com/) Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners. The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions. Talk to John at https://thetaxfarm.co.uk/ (The Tax Farm) today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.
In this episode we unpick issues around the lack of diversity in the media and how it impacts freelance journalists. We discuss how to tackle this growing concern with travel writer Travis Levius and freelance journalist and author Saima Mir. The Guests Travis Levius @misterlevius https://www.instagram.com/misterlevius Saima Mir @SaimaMir https://saimamir.com/ Resources Journalism Diversity Fund https://www.nctj.com/Journalism-Diversity-Fund Women in Journalism diversity report https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/lack-diversity-british-newsrooms/ White Paper: Diversity in Journalism https://www.responsesource.com/blog/whitepaper-diversity-in-journalism/ Press Pad: Media Diversity in the UK https://presspad.co.uk/making-the-case-for-diverse-newsrooms/ Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners. The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions. Talk to John at https://thetaxfarm.co.uk/ (The Tax Farm) today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.
In this episode we speak to broadcast journalist Sam Ashoo and former professional netball player Sarah Leach about breaking into a freelance career in sports journalism. We also discuss the impact of Covid-19, the obstacles faced by women reporters in sports and how to negotiate pay rates as a freelance journalist. The Guests Sam Ashoo @samashoo_tv https://www.samashoo.com/ Sarah Leach @sarleach http://www.sarahleach.com/about Resources The freelance place for new starters in TV: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tv.runners Sky Sports Careers https://careers.sky.com/jobsearchresults/ The Athletic Careers https://theathletic.co.uk/careers/ Journo resources freelance rate https://www.journoresources.org.uk/freelance-rates/ NUJ freelance rates https://www.nuj.org.uk/work/freelance/ Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners. The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions. Talk to John at https://thetaxfarm.co.uk/ (The Tax Farm) today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.
Can you have a successful freelance journalism career outside of London? This week we spoke to two freelancers living outside the capital about how they make it work and the benefits of being based elsewhere in the country. Broadcast journalist Danielle Hayden currently lives in Manchester and is determined to work away from London, whilst print journalist Nicola Slawson wishes she had moved to Shrewsbury years ago. The guests Nicola Slawson @Nicola_Slawson https://thesinglesupplement.substack.com/about Danielle Hayden @Daniellehayd Resources FFJ newsletter https://freelancingforjournalists.substack.com/ Medical Journalists Association https://www.mjauk.org/ Scott Trust Bursary https://workforus.theguardian.com/index.php/entry-level-opportunities/scott-trust-bursaries/ Positive News https://www.positive.news/ Write About Your Life https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/write-about-your-life-how-to-pitch-and-find-new-stories-tickets-129277010017 (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/write-about-your-life-how-to-pitch-and-find-new-stories-tickets-129277010017) Broadcast Journalists Forum https://www.facebook.com/groups/863351437010810 People in TV: Northern England https://www.facebook.com/groups/IneedCREWNorthernEngland Freelancing for Journalists Facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancingforjournalists No.1 Freelance Media Women https://www.facebook.com/groups/No1FreelanceMediaWomen Northern Freelance UK journalists & media group https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=freelance%20north Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The Tax Farm, the accountancy service dedicated to freelancers, the self-employed and small business owners. The right accountant is more than a number cruncher and tax return filer – they’re your business guardian, helping you make better financial decisions. Talk to John at https://thetaxfarm.co.uk/ (The Tax Farm) today and quote ‘FFJ15’ to claim your exclusive 15% discount.
We joined forces with journalism graduates George Goldberg, Bryony Smith and Oli Hammett, the hosts of podcast Jobs Bored, for this special bonus episode. We talk about the freelance journey, scrutinising CVs and what our alternative jobs might be. Lily and Emma also answer dilemmas from Jobs Bored listeners.
This week we talk about the nagging feeling that freelance journalists get when they doubt their accomplishments or talents and fear being exposed as a fraud. We speak to award-winning journalist Donna Ferguson and entertainment specialist Nick McGrath about acknowledging your achievements, dealing with rejection and putting negative thoughts into perspective. The guests Donna Ferguson @DonnaLFerguson https://www.theguardian.com/profile/donna-ferguson (https://www.theguardian.com/profile/donna-ferguson) Nick McGrath @nhmcgrath https://www.nick-mcgrath-freelance-journalist.co.uk/ (https://www.nick-mcgrath-freelance-journalist.co.uk/) Resources How to pitch, get commissioned and make a living interviewing celebrities https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-pitch-get-commissioned-and-make-a-living-interviewing-celebrities-tickets-118077632377 (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-pitch-get-commissioned-and-make-a-living-interviewing-celebrities-tickets-118077632377) Donna's article: How to accept rejection https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/aug/26/turn-rejection-into-success-share-hashtag (https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/aug/26/turn-rejection-into-success-share-hashtag) Mentor schemes: https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring-2020/ (https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring-2020/) https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-mentoring-journalist-mentor/ (https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-mentoring-journalist-mentor/) https://journalismassembly.com/assembly (https://journalismassembly.com/assembly) https://presspad.co.uk/how-it-works/ (https://presspad.co.uk/how-it-works/) https://www.journalismdiversityfund.com/ (https://www.journalismdiversityfund.com/)
In this episode we discuss the challenges of working as a freelance journalist whilst living with a disability. We talk candidly to freelance writer Lydia Wilkins, who is on the autistic spectrum, and sports broadcaster Gemma Stevenson, who was diagnosed with dystonia following a car accident. Our guests talk passionately about tackling prejudice, overcoming physical and mental barriers and making the most of opportunities. The guests: Lydia Wilkins Twitter: @Journo_Lydia Blog: https://mademoisellewomen.com/ (https://mademoisellewomen.com/) Newsletter: https://lydia.substack.com/ (https://lydia.substack.com/) Sign up - with paid option: https://lydia.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=web&utm_source=subscribe-widget&utm_content=347386 (https://lydia.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=web&utm_source=subscribe-widget&utm_content=347386) Special offer for podcast listeners: Get 20% off for a year (offer ends September 2) https://lydia.substack.com/cd313585 (https://lydia.substack.com/cd313585) Gemma Stevenson Twitter: @gstevensonsport Website: https://www.gemmalouisestevenson.com/ (https://www.gemmalouisestevenson.com/) The Constant Cheerleader podcast: https://www.gemmalouisestevenson.com/podcast (https://www.gemmalouisestevenson.com/podcast) Resources: Access to Work policy: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work (https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work) Access to Work advisor handbook: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/877171/access-to-work-staff-guide.pdf (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/877171/access-to-work-staff-guide.pdf) Disability rights under 2010 Equality Act: https://www.gov.uk/browse/disabilities/rights (https://www.gov.uk/browse/disabilities/rights) NCTJ Journalism Diversity Fund: https://www.journalismdiversityfund.com/ (https://www.journalismdiversityfund.com/) Thomas Read Bursary: http://www.thomasread.org/ (http://www.thomasread.org/) Ableism: https://metro.co.uk/2020/02/11/what-does-being-ableist-mean-12221655/ (https://metro.co.uk/2020/02/11/what-does-being-ableist-mean-12221655/) National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk/ (https://www.autism.org.uk/) Dystonia UK: https://www.dystonia.org.uk/ (https://www.dystonia.org.uk/)
In this episode we discuss fighting for fair pay as a freelancer and how to build confidence in order to effectively challenge commissioning editors. We speak to freelance advocate Anna Codrea-Rado who launched the #FairPayForFreelancers campaign last year and award-winning journalist Chris Wheal who took the Guardian to the small claims court. The episode covers payment on publication, late payment fees, negotiation and how to equip yourself with the knowledge to fight back against low pay rates and slow payment systems. The guests: Anna Codrea-Rado Twitter: @annacod Website: https://www.annacodrearado.com/about (https://www.annacodrearado.com/about) Newsletter: https://theprofessionalfreelancer.substack.com/ (https://theprofessionalfreelancer.substack.com/) Is This Working? podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/is-this-working/id1473508626 (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/is-this-working/id1473508626) Chris Wheal Twitter: @whealie Editorial services: https://www.whealassociates.com/ (https://www.whealassociates.com/) Blog: https://www.chriswheal.com/ (https://www.chriswheal.com/) Resources:
FairPayForFreelancers open letter https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BvCJbsaLVlNkgCPCqiyBxnqHtFincmCyvIOvRiw5LOo/edit (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BvCJbsaLVlNkgCPCqiyBxnqHtFincmCyvIOvRiw5LOo/edit)
The Freelancer Pay Gap project https://theprofessionalfreelancer.substack.com/p/the-freelancer-pay-gap (https://theprofessionalfreelancer.substack.com/p/the-freelancer-pay-gap) Freelancer Pay Gap data https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GajDnwJHgWDzNnaZRmi8eoZtaV5A8NZqLV8l_aKJf08/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GajDnwJHgWDzNnaZRmi8eoZtaV5A8NZqLV8l_aKJf08/edit?usp=sharing) Who Pays Writers? rates http://whopayswriters.com/#/results (http://whopayswriters.com/#/results) Can Pay, Won't Pay Freelance Journalists https://www.facebook.com/groups/614195525419319 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/614195525419319) Late payment legislation https://www.gov.uk/late-commercial-payments-interest-debt-recovery (https://www.gov.uk/late-commercial-payments-interest-debt-recovery) Payment on publication in-depth article https://www.pressgazette.co.uk/how-payment-on-publication-is-making-life-a-misery-for-many-freelance-journalists/ (https://www.pressgazette.co.uk/how-payment-on-publication-is-making-life-a-misery-for-many-freelance-journalists/) How to get paid on time guide https://www.chriswheal.com/how-to/get-paid/ (https://www.chriswheal.com/how-to/get-paid/) Accountancy software https://www.xero.com/uk/ (https://www.xero.com/uk/), https://quickbooks.intuit.com/uk/ (https://quickbooks.intuit.com/uk/)
In this episode we discuss how to work internationally as a freelance journalist. We talk about working in the UK for overseas publications and moving abroad to freelance. Investigative journalist Jessica Bateman tells us about living and working in Greece and Germany, whilst financial expert Pete Carvill explains how he ended up living in Berlin working for publications in the UK and USA. The episode covers managing international transactions, cultural barriers and coronavirus travel restrictions plus the impact of Brexit on working across Europe. The Guests: Jessica Bateman @JessicaBateman Pete Carvill @Pete_Carvill Resources: Summer of Solidarity project https://www.summerofsolidarity.eu/ (https://www.summerofsolidarity.eu/) Funding for investigative journalism in Europe https://www.journalismfund.eu/ (https://www.journalismfund.eu/) International payments https://transferwise.com/ (https://transferwise.com/) Business payment platforms https://stripe.com/ (https://stripe.com/) and https://www.revolut.com/ (https://www.revolut.com/) Global Investigative Journalism Network https://gijn.org/ (https://gijn.org/)
In this episode we discuss how to look after your mental health and well being whilst working as a freelance journalist. We talk candidly to Jenny Stallard of newsletter and podcast Freelance Feels and gaming journalist Jake Tucker. Jenny opens up about working through periods of low self-esteem and Jake talks us through his struggles with Asperger syndrome, depression and anxiety. We also discuss strategies for motivation and how being freelance can be a huge advantage when it comes to managing our mental load. The Guests: Jenny Stallard @JStallard_Media https://www.freelancefeels.com/ (https://www.freelancefeels.com/) Jake Tucker @_JakeTucker Resources: Freelance Feels podcast https://www.freelancefeels.com/podcast (https://www.freelancefeels.com/podcast) No.1 Freelance Media Women https://www.facebook.com/groups/No1FreelanceMediaWomen (https://www.facebook.com/groups/No1FreelanceMediaWomen) Freelancing for Journalists https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281) Society of Freelance Journalists https://freelancesoc.org/ (https://freelancesoc.org/) Freelance Heroes https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelanceheroes (https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelanceheroes) Doing It For The Kids https://www.facebook.com/groups/DIFTK (https://www.facebook.com/groups/DIFTK) A Few Good Hacks https://www.facebook.com/groups/213675832507619 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/213675832507619) Mind mental health support https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/ (https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/)
In this episode we celebrate the launch of our first book https://www.routledge.com/Freelancing-for-Journalists/Canter-Wilkinson/p/book/9780367135553 (Freelancing for Journalists). We talk to freelance journalists and published authors Michelle Rawlins and Frank Shennan about getting your first non-fiction book published and navigating the world of agents, ghost writing and self-publishing. Michelle has recently released https://www.amazon.co.uk/Women-Steel-Sheffields-Factory-Sisters-ebook/dp/B07TC8WZVM (Women of Steel) which tells the stories of the feisty factory sisters who helped to win the Second World War. Frank is co-author of https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rebels-Paradise-Inside-Battle-Football/dp/1851586776 (Rebels in Paradise), the inside story of the battle for Celtic Football Club together with a range of other non-fiction books. The guests: Michelle Rawlins @Mrawlins1974 Frank (Francis) Shennan @francisshennan Resources: Crowd funding publisher https://unbound.com/ (https://unbound.com/) Facebook group - The No 1 author ladies buddy agency https://www.facebook.com/groups/629905610420201 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/629905610420201) Publishers Marketplace https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/ (https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/) How to get published guide https://getpublished.penguin.co.uk/ (https://getpublished.penguin.co.uk/)
In this episode we talk to Jem Collins, director of Journo Resources and recent journalism graduate Connor Stringer about how to get started as a freelance journalist. We discuss keeping lists, contacting the tax office and creating email addresses - plus much more! if you want to get started in freelance journalism but are not sure how to get organised, then this is the perfect episode for you. *This was recorded online so there is the occasional dip in sound quality. The guests: Jem Collins @Jem_Collins Connor Stringer @connor_stringer Resources: Freelancing for Journalists published by Routledge https://www.routledge.com/Freelancing-for-Journalists/Canter-Wilkinson/p/book/9780367135553 (https://www.routledge.com/Freelancing-for-Journalists/Canter-Wilkinson/p/book/9780367135553) Journo Resources https://www.journoresources.org.uk/ (https://www.journoresources.org.uk) List of pitching guidelines: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/pitching-guidelines/ (https://www.journoresources.org.uk/pitching-guidelines/) Trello https://trello.com/ (https://trello.com) The Professional Freelancer Newsletter by Anna Codrea-Rado https://theprofessionalfreelancer.substack.com/ (https://theprofessionalfreelancer.substack.com) Press Pad https://presspad.co.uk/ (https://presspad.co.uk) EJC Freelance Assembly https://journalismassembly.com/assembly (https://journalismassembly.com/assembly) Journalism.co.uk https://www.journalism.co.uk/ (https://www.journalism.co.uk) Young Journalist Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535) Wired pitching guidelines https://www.wired.co.uk/article/contributor-guidelines (https://www.wired.co.uk/article/contributor-guidelines) HMRC register as self-employed https://www.gov.uk/log-in-file-self-assessment-tax-return/register-if-youre-self-employed (https://www.gov.uk/log-in-file-self-assessment-tax-return/register-if-youre-self-employed)
In this episode we speak to LinkedIn experts James Upsher and Linda Aitchison about how freelance journalists can make the most of this professional networking platform. We discuss building brand reputation, promoting your work and finding case studies on LinkedIn, a platform that often mystifies hosts Lily and Emma. If you would like to support the podcast series then head over to our Kofi page to buy us a cuppa: https://ko-fi.com/freelancingforjournalists (https://ko-fi.com/freelancingforjournalists) The Guests James Upsher @JamesUpsher Linda Aitchison @LindaAitchison https://www.lindaaitchison.co.uk/ (https://www.lindaaitchison.co.uk/) Resources LinkedIn for Journalists: https://news.linkedin.com/media-resources/linkedin-for-journalists (https://news.linkedin.com/media-resources/linkedin-for-journalists)
In our pilot episode we speak to Sheffield Hallam University lecturers and freelance journalists David Clarke and Clare Jenkins about what happens when you become the story. David Clarke is an expert in folklore and supernatural phenomena whilst Clare Jenkins is an experienced BBC radio broadcaster focusing on human interest stories. We discuss the ethical dilemmas around interviewing friends and family and how much information to give away when you producing a personal story. The episode also looks becoming a talking head and how to handle media enquiries. Find out more about freelancing by joining our https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281 (Facebook community). The Guests Clare Jenkins: http://www.pennineproductions.co.uk/ (http://www.pennineproductions.co.uk/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarejenkins13/?originalSubdomain=uk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarejenkins13/?originalSubdomain=uk) Twitter: @clarejenkins13 David Clarke: https://drdavidclarke.co.uk/ (https://drdavidclarke.co.uk/) @shuclarke Articles that Lily mentions: Sweet Banning story https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/parenting/my-children-have-never-eaten-sweets-call-me-mean---but-im-winnin/ (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/parenting/my-children-have-never-eaten-sweets-call-me-mean---but-im-winnin/) ‘Why couples should never go running together’ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2018/jan/04/why-couples-should-never-go-running-together (https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2018/jan/04/why-couples-should-never-go-running-together) Meningitis Vaccine https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/should-i-have-my-child-vaccinated-for-meningitis-b/ (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/should-i-have-my-child-vaccinated-for-meningitis-b/) Love Money Profile https://www.lovemoney.com/profile/352759/lily-canter (https://www.lovemoney.com/profile/352759/lily-canter) Samantha Brick https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2124246/Samantha-Brick-downsides-looking-pretty-Why-women-hate-beautiful.html (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2124246/Samantha-Brick-downsides-looking-pretty-Why-women-hate-beautiful.html) Articles that Emma mentions: Big Babies https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5898235/Why-British-babies-getting-bigger.html (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5898235/Why-British-babies-getting-bigger.html) Websites/Articles Clare mentions: A Casual Clearance, Clare’s Documentary on clearing out her mother’s home https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07wpf5n (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07wpf5n) Melanie Reid https://www.thetimes.co.uk/profile/melanie-reid?page=1 (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/profile/melanie-reid?page=1) https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=melanie+reid+the+world+i+fell+out+of&adgrpid=79461903778&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwf7izdLG5wIVjbTtCh2s8AmNEAAYAiAAEgKHuPD_BwE&hvadid=381579673326&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1007064&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12543101933394328236&hvtargid=kwd-645203849747&hydadcr=28213_1821156&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_5b5dww24zx_e (https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=melanie+reid+the+world+i+fell+out+of&adgrpid=79461903778&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwf7izdLG5wIVjbTtCh2s8AmNEAAYAiAAEgKHuPD_BwE&hvadid=381579673326&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1007064&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12543101933394328236&hvtargid=kwd-645203849747&hydadcr=28213_1821156&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_5b5dww24zx_e) Bryony Gordon https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/bryony-gordon/ (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/bryony-gordon/) Liz Jones https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/columnist-1009327/Liz-Jones-Diary-The-Mail-Sunday.html...
In this episode we speak to radio documentary maker Perminder Khatkar and journalist-copywriter-cooking teacher Javaria Akbar about branding and supplementary income streams. We discuss how to identify as a brand and the importance of social media, websites and email signatures. We also talk about alternative income streams and how to reach out to contacts to secure teaching, writing and other forms of freelance work. Discuss branding and much more in ourhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281 ( Facebook community). The Guests Perminder Khatkar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perminder-khatkar-00262118/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/perminder-khatkar-00262118/ ) Twitter: @Perminder_k Javaria Akbar: https://javaria-akbar.com/ (https://javaria-akbar.com ) https://muckrack.com/javaria-akbar/articles (https://muckrack.com/javaria-akbar/articles) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Honestly-Strong-Opinions-Smart/dp/1509887199 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Honestly-Strong-Opinions-Smart/dp/1509887199) Twitter: @javaria_akbar Resources Email signature website - https://www.wisestamp.com/ (https://www.wisestamp.com/) Journalism web designer - https://www.journosites.co.uk/ (https://www.journosites.co.uk/) Life coach – https://www.henley.ac.uk/people/person/karen-foy (https://www.henley.ac.uk/people/person/karen-foy) MuckRack - https://muckrack.com/javaria-akbar/articles (https://muckrack.com) Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 (here) SHU students who helped produce this podcast: Guest liaison manager - Kendra Nichols Guest photography - Anton Velchev Desk driver - Anurag Dasgupta Show notes - Isabella Tarrant Studio producer - Ben Dodd Music researcher - Ben Dodd Website designer - Alexandra Ventress Social media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson
In this episode we discuss the emotive subject of finances and getting paid. Showbiz reporter Ed Dyson and sex and relationships writer Charlotte Grainger share their advice on how to organise invoices, chase late payments and whether it's necessary to get an accountant. We also discuss the controversial topics of payment on publication, working for free and how to negotiate fair rates. Discuss finances and much more in our https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281 (Facebook community). The Guests Ed Dyson: https://unitedqueendompodc.wixsite.com/website (https://unitedqueendompodc.wixsite.com/website ) https://open.spotify.com/show/0TDLmRw2eSeYCtODoZxjyR (https://open.spotify.com/show/0TDLmRw2eSeYCtODoZxjyR) Twitter: https://twitter.com/edwarddyson205 (@edwarddyson205) https://twitter.com/UnitedQueendom1 (@UnitedQueendom1 ) Charlotte Grainger: https://charlottegrainger.contently.com/ (https://charlottegrainger.contently.com/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/LottieBetty (@LottieBetty ) Resources London Freelance Guide: http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php?language=en&country=UK§ion=Welcome (http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/index.php?language=en&country=UK§ion=Welcome) NUJ Freelance Rates: https://www.nuj.org.uk/work/freelance/ (https://www.nuj.org.uk/work/freelance/ ) Journo Resources Salary Guide: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/salaries/ (https://www.journoresources.org.uk/salaries/ ) Freelance Tax help: https://www.crunch.co.uk/knowledge/tax/freelancing-side-tax-implications/ (https://www.crunch.co.uk/knowledge/tax/freelancing-side-tax-implications/ ) Things Ed mentions: Articles he’s written for The Sun: https://www.pressrush.com/author/5774980/ed-dyson (https://www.pressrush.com/author/5774980/ed-dyson ) Facebook groups for Journalists: https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/10-facebook-groups-for-journalists-to-join/s2/a740420/ (https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/10-facebook-groups-for-journalists-to-join/s2/a740420/ ) Freelance Journalists Christmas Drinks: https://www.nuj.org.uk/tags/christmas/ (https://www.nuj.org.uk/tags/christmas/ ) https://www.receipt-bank.com/uk/automated-bookkeeping-and-accounting/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=Direct_AWUK_receipt_app_additional_r&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4pbjif-e6AIVQ7DtCh3K0wXPEAAYASAAEgJb9_D_BwE (Receipt Bank) Things Charlotte mentions: Rush Fees: https://www.freelancermap.com/freelancer-tips/12384-how-to-use-freelance-rush-fees (https://www.freelancermap.com/freelancer-tips/12384-how-to-use-freelance-rush-fees ) PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/uk/home (https://www.paypal.com/uk/home ) The https://twitter.com/hashtag/whattocharge?src=hashtag_click (#WhatToCharge) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 (Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here ) SHU students who helped produce this podcast: Guest liaison manager - Kendra Nichols Guest photography - Anton Velchev Desk driver - Anurag Dasgupta Show notes - Isabella Tarrant Studio producer - Ben Dodd Music researcher - Ben Dodd Website designer - Alexandra Ventress Social media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson
In this episode we discuss how to make great contacts and the best online and offline places for networking. Broadcast journalist Adam Hancock and technology writer Umar Hassan share their advice on using social media platforms and attending events to build up a pool of regular commissions. The Guests Adam Hancock: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hancock-0b437597 (linkedin.com/in/adam-hancock-0b437597) Twitter: @adamhankers Umar Hassan: https://umarthejourno.com/ (https://umarthejourno.com/) Twitter: @umarhassan96 Resources Freelancing for Journalists Facebook network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281) http://birminghampressclub.com/ (http://birminghampressclub.com/) Guild of Heath Writers: https://www.healthwriters.com/ (https://www.healthwriters.com/) Googledoc: https://www.google.co.uk/docs/about/ (https://www.google.co.uk/docs/about/) Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 (here) SHU students who helped produce this podcast: Guest liaison manager - Kendra Nichols Guest photography - Anton Velchev Desk driver - Anurag Dasgupta Show notes - Isabella Tarrant Studio producer - Ben Dodd Music researcher - Ben Dodd Website designer - Alexandra Ventress Social media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson
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 Guests Jill Foster: https://www.jillfoster.co.uk/ (https://www.jillfoster.co.uk/) Twitter: @JournalistJill Tom Rodgers: https://www.tomrodgersmedia.co.uk/ (https://www.tomrodgersmedia.co.uk/) Twitter: @TomRodgers4 Resources Journo Resources pitching guidelines: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/pitch-us/ (https://www.journoresources.org.uk/pitch-us/) The Overtake pitching guidelines: https://theovertake.com/write-for-us/ (https://theovertake.com/write-for-us/) How to write the perfect pitch: https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/wij-workshop-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-pitches (https://www.museflash.academy/shop/self-paced-cracking-pitches) Women In Journalism Mentoring Scheme: https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring-2018/ (https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring-2018/) Journalism Mentoring Schemes: https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-mentoring-journalist-mentor/ (https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-mentoring-journalist-mentor/) Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 (here)
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 Hosts Lily Canter: https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/ (https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/) Twitter: @lilycanter Emma Wilkinson: https://emmawilkinson.net/ (https://emmawilkinson.net/) Twitter: @Emmajourno Things Lily mentions: South China Morning Post - https://www.scmp.com/author/lily-canter (https://www.scmp.com/author/lily-canter) The Sun, My First Home - https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/money/the-sun-my-first-home/ (https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/money/the-sun-my-first-home/ ) The Guests Tasha Jagger: https://tashajagger.contently.com/ (https://tashajagger.contently.com/ ) Twitter: @tashajagger_ David Whitley: http://www.grumpytraveller.com/ (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/ (https://lwlies.com/articles/why-are-there-so-few-female-film-composers/ ) Digital Spy - https://www.digitalspy.com/ (https://www.digitalspy.com/ ) Organic Film - http://www.organicfilm.com.tr/ (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 (https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2019/12/frequent-flyer-what-do-when-theres-airline-strike) Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 (here) SHU students who helped produce this podcast: Guest liaison manager - Kendra Nichols Guest photography - Anton Velchev Desk driver - Anurag Dasgupta Show notes - Isabella Tarrant Studio producer - Ben Dodd Music researcher - Ben Dodd Website designer - Alexandra Ventress Social media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson
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.
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/ (https://www.georginafuller.co.uk/) Joe's website: http://www.newsandfeatures.co.uk/ (http://www.newsandfeatures.co.uk/) Coronavirus petition to support small limited companies: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310515 (https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310515) NUJ coronavirus guidance for freelancers: https://www.nuj.org.uk/documents/coronavirus--advice-for-freelances/ (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-scheme (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme) Citizens Advice self-employment guidance: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/coronavirus-if-youre-self-employed/ (https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/coronavirus-if-youre-self-employed/)
In this special episode freelance journalists https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/ (Lily Canter) and https://emmawilkinson.net/ (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.journoresources.org.uk/) https://www.annacodrearado.com/newsletter (https://www.annacodrearado.com/newsletter) https://twitter.com/katehelencarter (https://twitter.com/katehelencarter) https://twitter.com/MuchMore_Less (https://twitter.com/MuchMore_Less) https://jackmonroe.bigcartel.com/ (https://jackmonroe.bigcartel.com/) https://twitter.com/AnyaMeyerowitz (https://twitter.com/AnyaMeyerowitz) https://twitter.com/lilycanter? (https://twitter.com/lilycanter) https://twitter.com/emmajourno (https://twitter.com/emmajourno)