NUJ London Freelance

Fighting for freelancers' rights | @NUJOfficial London Freelance Branch - news, campaigns, training and events. Meets: 2nd Monday. Run by @nikatalbot

[NUJ London Freelance @NUJ_LFB]

Entries for the Regional Press Awards close tomorrow 🏆

NEW categories: Best Use of Social Media and News Podcast of the Year. Plus opps for young journos - Cathryn Nicholl Award & Young Journalist of the Year - a £2,500 bursary up for grabs!

Enter now: https://t.co/jsG6LWZUUp

[NUJ London Freelance @NUJ_LFB]

Check out Andy's prison photography on his website and new book: Incarcerated @bluecoatpress

[NUJ London Freelance @NUJ_LFB]

Great advice from Andy Aitchison 📸 - thanks for an inspiring talk!

"It's important to do projects you enjoy, that matter to you. They might not make you a lot of money at the start, but down the line they will be valuable."

Caption things properly. And don't work for free.

[NUJ London Freelance @NUJ_LFB]

A money tip - if you're pitching your services to a charity check them out first on the Charity Commission website to get an idea of budgets / incomes - and what they pay their CEO ;)

[NUJ @NUJofficial]

It’s day seven of the NUJ’s BBC ballot on industrial action!

Have you voted? If not, it’s vital that you do - and it only takes a few minutes.

All you need to know: https://t.co/iFSjBs81ui

[NUJ London Freelance @NUJ_LFB]

Sending solidarity from London Freelance branch.

[Waltham Forest Trades Council @ForestTrades]

Catering and cleaning staff in #Unite began the second week of their #strike this morning. Many students, and several parents, make clear this morning their #solidarity with staff threatened with a 13.5% pay cut. Come and join the #picket between 7am and 8.30am.

[NUJ London Freelance @NUJ_LFB]

Entries for the Regional Press Awards close Nov 12 🏆

TWO new categories: Best Use of Social Media & News Podcast of the Year. Plus opps for early-career reporters - Cathryn Nicholl Award & Young Journalist of the Year - £2,500 up for grabs!

Enter now: https://t.co/dRJ2wzaM9T

[NUJ London Freelance @NUJ_LFB]

#Somalia: spotlight on women journalists

"Exploitation through contract terms is also raised in the report, with many journalists stating freelance contracts were often issued despite work undertaken being the same as those employed."

Read the report: https://t.co/21w9lLc2Ev

[NUJ London Freelance @NUJ_LFB]

TONIGHT: How do you make a decent living (and a difference) as a photographer in 2026?

Come and learn from award-winning freelance documentary photographer for social impact Andy Aitchison. Bring your questions!

9 Nov, 6.30pm at HQ and online.

https://t.co/ZxCVJEt9Sf

[NUJ London Freelance @NUJ_LFB]

Freelance Nov26: UK investigates Facebook and WhatsApp terms

https://t.co/BtA5Rk5r0b

[NUJ @NUJofficial]

NUJ expresses its concern over media threats in Dublin. RTÉ, Newstalk, Virgin Media and Mediahuis are among those targeted.
https://t.co/zgsRvFKYxf

[NUJ London Freelance @NUJ_LFB]

Branch meet on Monday! Being a photographer in 2026 📸

We'll hear from @andyaitchison.bsky.social aka 'the prison photographer' on building a sustainable and impactful freelance career, working for leading UK publications as well as charities and NGOs.

https://t.co/ZxCVJEt9Sf

[Rory Peck Trust @rorypecktrust]

In less than a few weeks' time the creme of the news and media industry will gather to celebrate the best global freelance journalism this past year.

➡️Discounted #freelancer tickets available.
➡️If you can't attend, please consider sponsoring a tickets for an exiled journalist.
➡️Tickets here https://t.co/y3QIblrCUM

#RoryPeckAwards #JournalismMatters

[NCTJ @NCTJ_news]

Today, we’re bringing journalists and industry leaders together at Sky to discuss inclusion in journalism.

We’ll be talking representation in sports journalism, digital storytelling, open-source intelligence and reporting under pressure.

Follow along throughout the day.

#NCTJInclusion

[NUJ London Freelance @NUJ_LFB]

Freelance Nov26: Please share your experiences of the @metpoliceuk Press Office.

We're keen to hear your experiences, especially re handling breaking news and pre-commissioning barriers.

Email us in confidence 👇

https://t.co/CQlidoP7Xn

[NUJ London Freelance @NUJ_LFB]

Steps to #EndImpunity for crimes against journalists

Huge thanks to our speakers and @UNESCO

Very moving hearing from @yousefh.bsky.social on losing his colleagues and Fintan O'Hagan on the devastating impact of his brother Martin's murder.

https://t.co/7Ien8SoAH2

[NCTJ @NCTJ_news]

The NCTJ has been awarded £191,880 through the government’s Local News Fund to lead a project supporting the responsible adoption of AI in local journalism.

Responsible AI for Trusted Local Journalism will develop standards, policies, toolkits and learning resources.

Read more → https://t.co/i0Or5ReFLl

#Journalism #LocalNews #AI

[NUJ @NUJofficial]

"While we’re excited to see what difference the funding makes, many of our members remain deeply worried about their livelihoods and the state of the industry," said Laura Davison, NUJ general secretary. "The government has made a promising start through the Local News Fund, and we hope to see further action and investment to really turn the tide."

https://t.co/gccHh2M31E

[Kevin Cooper @photolinepic]

NUJ calls for release of key report into murder of journalist Martin O'Hagan in Lurgan branding delay as 'unacceptable'
By Carmel Robinson
@NUJofficial @NUJBelfast @derrynorthwestn @NUJ_LFB @DublinNuj @IrishSecretari1 @NIHRC @CommissionerHR @IFJGlobal
https://t.co/u5dv3VvWQe

[Kevin Cooper @photolinepic]

NUJ London Freelance Branch looks at the need to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists @NUJBelfast @NUJ_LFB @DublinNuj @derrynorthwestn @AmnestyNI @BillofRightsNI @CommissionerHR
https://t.co/esBms0S2hB