nextgenjourno

Independent 600+ community, digital-first journalism. Non-narrated, first-person audio. College, early, mid-career & unaffiliated audiophiles. Yes, yes, y'all.

[nextgenjourno @nextgenradio]

Always happy to support @The_IIJ and @aaja

[The Institute for Independent Journalists @The_IIJ]

The IIJ is co-hosting a freelance meetup at #AAJA26 in Minneapolis with @IWMF, @AIRmedia, @NextGenJourno, @econhardship and @FundFIJ! RSVP here for more details: https://t.co/SVWMzt1poT

[nextgenjourno @nextgenradio]

Looking forward to this...

[The Institute for Independent Journalists @The_IIJ]

The IIJ is co-hosting a freelancer meetup at #IMC26 in Portland with @nextgenjourno, @IWMF and @AIRmedia! RSVP here for more details: https://t.co/q7AJH6whcG

[The Objective @ObjectiveJrn]

More journalists of color ... are turning to freelancing not as a glamorous act of independence, but because “newsroom jobs either are nonexistent or so competitive that they feel it’s useless to apply.”
https://t.co/TVD6g1f8fd

[The Institute for Independent Journalists @The_IIJ]

IIJ leaders Shernay Williams and Katherine Reynolds Lewis tackle the most frequently asked questions about freelance journalism on the Freelance Journalism Podcast. Tune in for advice on setting rates, finding clients, scoping projects, and much more! https://t.co/A5uT2Bc8SD

[nextgenjourno @nextgenradio]

@arianapekary Thanks for this, Ariana. Compelled to share with our Next Gen folks 👍

[nextgenjourno @nextgenradio]

We are returning to @IowaPublicRadio and welcome these five rising journalists to our program:

Susannah Crichton, Drake University
Lily Fleming, Drake University
Neve Kelley, recent grad @oberlincollege
Nick Jackson, @DrakeUniversity
Joyanna Huang, Drake University

[The Institute for Independent Journalists @The_IIJ]

Documented Deputy Editor Clarissa León will work with veteran reporters, but also recent graduates and even students, so long as your reporting is solid and centers immigrant voices. Hear more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: https://t.co/lxTGLw2Xdf

[Online News Association @ONA]

Apply until May 31, 2026 for ONA’s Women's Leadership Accelerator program. The intensive 4-month program aims to empower women and nonbinary leaders in journalism and journalism-adjacent organizations with applicable skills to boost their careers. https://t.co/PvX30bAC6Z

[nextgenjourno @nextgenradio]

@The_IIJ @IWMF @AIRmedia We'll be there too!

[The Institute for Independent Journalists @The_IIJ]

The IIJ is co-hosting a freelancer meetup at #IMC26 in Portland with @IWMF and @AIRmedia! RSVP here for more details: https://t.co/q7AJH6whcG

[nextgenjourno @nextgenradio]

We are now "Next Gen Journalism" and getting back to it this summer. First stop, @IowaPublicRadio and for only those living in Iowa.

[nextgenjourno @nextgenradio]

Thank you @KALW

Let’s Make Public Service Journalism a Full-Circle Act https://t.co/BuDp7iwvaD

[The Institute for Independent Journalists @The_IIJ]

Find yourself freelancing but not sure where to begin? The IIJ’s Freelance Quick Start Guide provides a customized springboard for free: https://t.co/iOAW561LRm

[International Women's Media Foundation @IWMF]

Indigenous people are disproportionately more likely to be murdered than other U.S. citizens, and prosecution is rare. Fund for Indigenous Journalists #IWMFGrantee Bella Davis reports on the murder of one Navajo man for New Mexico In Depth: https://t.co/kCVNCD2Qqe

[The Institute for Independent Journalists @The_IIJ]

The IIJ is hosting a meetup for freelancers at this year’s @NAHJ Conference and Expo in Chicago on Friday, July 11. RSVP here: https://t.co/SbblQDDiAs

[nextgenjourno @nextgenradio]

This is GREAT, as I just read a piece about the lack of editor training. *applause*

[Talia Buford @TaliaBuford]

So excited to welcome the third class of the @propublica investigative editor training. It's going to be a great year!

https://t.co/N4oxk7CsVV

[KOSU @KOSURadio]

KOSU Indigenous affairs reporter Katie Hallum wants you to help her understand what Oklahomans were taught about Native American history in public schools.

Take the survey at https://t.co/4KF0A9VBcb.

[Indigenous Journalists Association @IndigenousJA]

📢 We're Hiring! IJA is seeking a Fund Development Director to lead our fundraising and stakeholder engagement efforts. Full job description: https://t.co/fgNQmXOgEV

#IndigenousMedia #Fundraising #NowHiring

[nextgenjourno @nextgenradio]

My pleasure @nickimayonews Happy New Year! #OGmentee

[Nicki Mayo @nickimayonews]

@SMPAGWU @nbcwashington @brandontvnews @NAHJ @NAHJDC @PositivelyBrie @TakoKinoshita @AP @MayaTPrabhu @LyleMultimedia @Reuters @KIAJOHNSON6 @nextgenradio @Jegbert4020 @akhagema1 @ONA @spj_tweets @SPJDC #JournoLife rockstars. I seriously can't thank this awesome group of journalists enough for stopping my by classes this semester. You ROCK!
*Not pictured - Kia Johnson.
▶️Click this link to see some of the wisdom they shared with my students https://t.co/bm9EpF66cG