Society of Freelance Journalists

A global Slack community for freelance journalists. Founded by @lauraoliver @mrjohncrowley @carolineharrap and @abigailedge. Sign up here ⬇️

[Reuters Institute @risj_oxford]

🎙️Listen to this podcast with authors of our Trends and Predictions report @nicnewman and @fedecherubini on how media leaders plan to address the challenges of 2025.

🧩AI, influencers, platforms, products, talent and more

🎧Audio and transcript
https://t.co/0Ehrhv5G1F

[IJNet @IJNet]

🌍Worldwide opportunity🌍
@VTLawSchool is accepting applications for its Summer Media Fellowships! Journalists covering the environment can attend this session, in which top experts in environmental law & policy share their expertise. Apply by March 16!
https://t.co/nG9zu5f9WN

[The Centre for Investigative Journalism @cijournalism]

Don't forget to apply for the #CIJLyraMcKee Investigative Journalism Training and Mentoring Bursary 2025.

For people from underrepresented backgrounds, who aspire to become journalists or who are at the early stages of their journalism career.

Deadline: 31 March 23:59 BST.

Please spread the word among people who will benefit.

@mariasassan, @HannahG_K, @lyraauld, @ranfilogoff
@aaojama, @itsjustcold2, @flaviasgouveia, @Meg_byrom, @shanodin, @rawlingsdarcie, @katpavv,
@nathan_hyl17, @journoreece, @fernmcerlane, @Miss_Maimz, @auntiefuturism, @franariella, @mishwoods31, @rachelxkeenan, @yorkshiretam

https://t.co/dX1SroPXCU

[International Center for Journalists @ICFJ]

Journalists from around the world can now participate in a program that includes training on digital innovation, grants to support data-and/or digitally-driven projects, & an exclusive fellowship w/ @WSJ: https://t.co/C4w8OWtBPp

[Thomson Foundation @thomfound]

📝 It’s #InternationalDayOfEducation.
Empower your media journey with Journalism Now, our online learning platform offering FREE, flexible, expert-led courses.
👉 Explore and grow your skills today: https://t.co/gQkOUDtsSQ

#JournalismNow #FREECourses #Journalism

[Journalists' Charity @JournoCharity]

What if you could make a life changing difference for a colleague in need by just pressing a button?!

Sharing this post could make that difference, spreading the word about the help & support we offer.

Please share. 🙏

https://t.co/luyHw4USft

[Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn]

❗️TODAY

Satellite imagery has become a game-changer for investigative journalism.

💡 In this webinar, we will explore how journalists can tap into free satellite imagery to enhance their reporting and uncover the stories the world needs to see. https://t.co/DODLVbJ1w0

[Rory Peck Trust @rorypecktrust]

A group of researchers @cityjournalism are investigating the precarities of #freelancers around the World. Given the rising risks and the increasing importance of the work that is being done by independent journalists, your support in completing a survey would be valuable.🔗https://t.co/iQ07dshjqN

Photo credit: award-winning freelance journalist and filmmaker Jess Kelly

[The Media Mentor @themediamentor]

If like me you're looking to start/continue or create a podcast - this is really useful info

https://t.co/Pq1ueJpIug

[European Journalism Centre @ejcnet]

📢The latest #IJ4EU 2024/25 call for cross-border investigative projects IS NOW OPEN! 📷Grants of up to €50,000 for both newsrooms and freelancers 📷
https://t.co/rcEVHvKG1P
@globalfreemedia,@ECPMF, @journalismarena
#creativeeurope

[Society of Freelance Journalists @freelancesoc]

Wishing all those who celebrate a very Merry Christmas from all of us at SFJ ✨

[Society of Freelance Journalists @freelancesoc]

🎄Our weekly SFJ Coffee Break tomorrow will be a Christmas special! Come and join us for a bit of festive fun - including the chance to win some prizes. Full details can be found in our Slack channel. Hope to see you there! ✨

[European Journalism Centre @ejcnet]

In a world where everyone seems to have a podcast (and a story to tell), what does it take to make one that really stands out and connects with your listeners? Our latest podcast episode explores how with Maciej Okraszewski @DZagraniczny and @davidtvrdon @skpodcasty

[Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn]

Investigative journalists in Southeast Asia have tackled complex, multi-faceted transnational cybercrimes like digital slavery.

🧵 This year’s Southeast Asia Editor's Pick emphasizes how journalists consistently aid in exposing cross-border crimes: https://t.co/sa80nt9GPy

[The Institute for Independent Journalists @The_IIJ]

The Institute for Independent Journalists is hosting our 2025 live online conference on Feb. 27-28, and this year’s theme is “Beyond Surviving,” a call to take big swings and to build resilience during tough times. Register now and take advantage of $59 early bird pricing: htt...

[Society of Freelance Journalists @freelancesoc]

🔊The Society of Freelance Journalists is delighted to be partnering again with the Thomson Foundation (@thomfound), a media development charity, on a ‘Train the Trainers’ workshop in January 2025. For more details, see the post below ⬇️

https://t.co/QeELRxsjTI

[Journalists' Charity @JournoCharity]

📢📢 The magical annual Journalists’ Carols are here again! 🎶 🎅 🎄 🎶

Join us at ⁦@stbrideschurch⁩ this evening from 6:30pm for an evening of festive cheer (+🥧&🍷)

All made possible by ⁦@LutherPendragon⁩ 🙏
https://t.co/DkJvwus0m7

[IJNet @IJNet]

📢@WorldPressPhoto is seeking entries to its visual storytelling contest! Each winner will receive a EUR1,000 prize, and the World Press Photo of the Year winner will receive EUR10,000.
📅Deadline: Jan. 10
https://t.co/ot1IQNE19H

[Reuters Institute @risj_oxford]

📌We are looking for the next lead author of the Digital News Report, the most comprehensive study of news consumption worldwide.

Initial expressions of interest are required by TOMORROW.

Everything about the role and how to apply ⬇️
https://t.co/A0H0Z9uM2A