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@indiejournalists.bsky.socialGlobal freelancers make the whole world their office, balancing the hustle with the novelty of a life lived abroad. Does that sound like your dream? Our Oct. 16 webinar, hosted by seasoned digital nomads, will cover everything from making the move to pitching stories from outside the U.S. https:/...
@indiejournalists.bsky.socialReposted by @indiejournalists.bsky.socialNEXT FRIDAY: Have laptop, will travel! Are you thinking of leaving your home office behind for greener pastures? Learn the nuts and bolts of thriving as a freelancer abroad with this panel of frequent fliers: bit.ly/diginomad101
@indiejournalists.bsky.socialThis fall, the IIJ launched paid memberships. Founder Katherine Reynolds Lewis explains how the idea came out of the community’s need for responsive support and what’s included in membership. Listen to her explanation of benefits, and sign up now for discounts to classes, free access to webinars...
@indiejournalists.bsky.socialSoleil Ho says one of the biggest lessons of starting a worker-owned cooperative is planning ahead for less than ideal situations–like your first big fight. Listen to the whole conversation on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/LdYiqGTobes
@ire.orgReposted by @indiejournalists.bsky.socialLearn to build a sustainable freelance journalism career.
Join our #AccessFest26 session October 9, Friday at 4-5pm ET | 3-4pm CT | 1-2pm PT
🗓️Save the date: Oct 8-10
👾100% virtual
Pro: $76 | Students: $26
Register: https://www.ire.org/accessfest-2026-registration/
@silviacanelon.comReposted by @indiejournalists.bsky.social@ire.org's AccessFest quickly became one of my favorite conferences for all things data storytelling, and this year I'll be speaking on a panel along with @anntastic.bsky.social and Monica Williams 🌟 #AccessFest26
@indiejournalists.bsky.socialNEXT FRIDAY: Have laptop, will travel! Are you thinking of leaving your home office behind for greener pastures? Learn the nuts and bolts of thriving as a freelancer abroad with this panel of frequent fliers: bit.ly/diginomad101
@indiejournalists.bsky.socialReporters are starting their own platforms–but how are they earning sustainable income? Join us on Jan. 22 for a webinar to hear winning strategies from journalists @garnethenderson.com, Monique Madan, Yashica Dutt, and Serena Maria Daniels share their strategies. Register here: bit.ly/4y...
@indiejournalists.bsky.socialYou’d be surprised where an agriculture story might pop up. Offrange editor Jesse Hirsch says he often gets pitches from freelancers who are not on the ag beat, but who stumble onto a story they just can’t resist. Hear more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/vc-a8vcju-U
@indiejournalists.bsky.socialFind yourself freelancing but not sure where to begin? The IIJ’s Freelance Quick Start Guide provides a customized springboard for free: bit.ly/iijquickstart
@indiejournalists.bsky.socialIn our Dec. 11 webinar, editors from @aeon.co, @cntraveler.com.web.brid.gy, and Travel + Leisure will pull back the curtain on what it takes to get from pitch to publication. Register now: bit.ly/45Riryh
@indiejournalists.bsky.socialOffrange editor Jesse Hirsch looks for agriculture stories, but his definition of the beat is broad. For example, he published a freelance story on an Indiana forest managed by the U.S. Navy. To find out why, listen to the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast youtu.be/vc-a8vcju-U
@centerforcooperativemedia.orgReposted by @indiejournalists.bsky.socialCreators we interviewed for our New Jersey news-influencer study described unstable income. IIJ’s Jan. 22 webinar brings together independent publishers to discuss subscriptions, sponsorships, and partnerships that fund their reporting.
@indiejournalists.bsky.socialWhat’s the best part of starting a worker-owned newsroom? Soleil Ho, co-founder of COYOTE Media, says it’s “the freedom of not being worried about being fired for saying what we want to say.” Listen to the whole conversation on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/LdYiqGTobes
@indiejournalists.bsky.socialThe IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course returns this fall! IIJ leaders Emma Carew Grovum and Shernay Williams help you create a roadmap to a more sustainable freelance career. Register by Oct 8. for just $299, but hurry! Seats are limited! theiij.com/bizfa26
@indiejournalists.bsky.socialAn IIJ membership is more than just another subscription. It’s your key to thriving in today’s challenging news environment. Learn more and become a member today theiij.com/membership
@indiejournalists.bsky.socialInvestigative journalist Monique Madan broke critical reporting on ICE and immigrant detention on her own newsletter, Two Can Be True. Join us on Jan. 22 to learn how she’s leveraged newsroom partnerships to earn revenue as an independent. Register here: bit.ly/4y4Lvyu
@indiejournalists.bsky.socialTake the guesswork out of freelance journalism, and register for the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course! Tackle the thorniest challenges freelancers face, from determining rates to managing your time. Learn more: theiij.com/bizfa26
@indiejournalists.bsky.socialCut through the noise. With access to our library of pitch guides and interviews with assigning editors, IIJ members are never left guessing about how to get an editor’s attention. Become a member today and watch your freelance career flourish! theiij.com/membership
@indiejournalists.bsky.socialNew to freelancing? Then the Freelance Journalism Podcast is a must listen! IIJ leaders Katherine Lewis and Shernay Williams answer some FAQs of freelance journalism and share advice for emotional and financial sustainability. youtu.be/d0d1XDMO_gI
