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HackPack is fixing the freelance industry by helping organizations find, pay and manage media professionals around the world.

[Reuters Institute @risj_oxford]

Today we kick off our global journalism seminar series with this event featuring our Journalist Fellows from Kyrgyzstan, India, Hungary, Norway, Finland, Indonesia, Pakistan, Kenya, Egypt, Nicaragua & Brazil

📅 Wed 21 April
🕐 13:00 UK time
✏️ Sign up https://t.co/3lQyMhU01z

[🇺🇦 David Griner 🇺🇦 @griner]

We're hiring at @Adweek in UK / Europe -- full-time writers/editors and freelance writers looking for ongoing writeups.

Know someone with a knack for writing about creative businesses and campaigns? Drop me a DM!

[HackPackHQ @HackPackHQ]

Hi Jason, thanks for writing! In Oct we finalized a new version of the site & have been finalizing key functionality portions that relate to existing members and thus take priority. But we'll be adding those back by Dec.

Thanks for your concern & mentioning.

[Jason Brown @jasonbrownNEWS]

@HackPackHQ Hmmm just found your site. But of six links?

About Us
FAQ
Blog
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Pricing

Only "Blog" has a working link. The rest seem to be nonfunctional javascripts. Not exactly confidence inspiring for those doing due diligence, sorry.

@sueahearn

[HackPackHQ @HackPackHQ]

Want to get into freelance journalism?

Join our explainer session in 30 mins on the 8-week course led by Susana Mendoza!

Link to join here: https://t.co/K5BijtpiYS

#Freelance #Journalism #freelancing #Freelancer

[Society of Editors UK @EditorsUK]

There is still time to register for Wednesday's (18 Nov) Diversity in the News Media debate

What can - and should be done - to increase representation?

Hear from @pollycurtis @leon_mann, Vic Motune @TheVoiceNews @ShingiMararike and @EleanorMills

https://t.co/85gDa7rYJH

[Rory Peck Trust @rorypecktrust]

We'll be going LIVE on Zoom in 15 minutes for our discussion on #mentalhealth for freelance journalists.

Join us! https://t.co/pJrkxfhoZ0

[HackPackHQ @HackPackHQ]

- Do a risk assessment and plan
- Get insurance, so you are covered in case the worst happens

Top safety tips from Elisabet Cantenys of @ACOSalliance
#FreelanceHacks #freelancing #journalism #Safety

[HackPackHQ @HackPackHQ]

@gili92107 Very true. Demonstrations, especially during COVID could be one of the most likely places that will get you sick. There needs to be a risk assessment regardless of what country you are in.

[HackPackHQ @HackPackHQ]

Don't go on a project alone.
Keep in communication every hr or 30min.
Build relationships with people on the ground who could save and vouch for you.

Top safety trips learned from real life experiences by @chrismatography

#FreelanceHacks #journalism #safety #freelance

[HackPackHQ @HackPackHQ]

News outlets shoudn't outsource their risk and liability via working with freelancers. It's imptnt to have an honest conversation w/ your editor abt what u can do & how they can help.
Elisabet Cantenys of @ACOSalliance

#FreelanceHacks with @IJNet
#journalism @safety #freelance

[HackPackHQ @HackPackHQ]

If u feel pressured to work on a dangerous project...Assess: Do you have health insurance, what contingencies do u have? Will it cost more to recover than to get the safety equipment & how much ur being paid?
@chrismatography

#FreelanceHacks with @IJNet
#journalism @safety

[HackPackHQ @HackPackHQ]

"One of the most important lessons I gained from HEFAT training was that you have to prevent yourself from getting into the danger in the first place."
@AliyaBashir

#FreelanceHacks with @IJNet
#journalism #Safety #freelancing #FreelanceJournalism

[HackPackHQ @HackPackHQ]

HEFAT training was important. We studied planning, self-defense and travel safety. Extremely important things to be self-sufficient, especially as a woman journalist.
From @AliyaBashir

#FreelanceHacks with @IJNet
#journalism #Safety #freelancing #FreelanceJournalism

[HackPackHQ @HackPackHQ]

Great resource for editors on how to evaluate safety risks and organize your safety strategy! https://t.co/vjY58oJJo3

Brought to you by: @ACOSalliance

#FreelanceHacks with @IJNet
#journalism #Safety #freelancing #FreelanceJournalism

[HackPackHQ @HackPackHQ]

Editors need to have the same level of understanding of safety measures-editorial value vs. risk, does the journalist have access to safety training & eqpmnt? You can't afford to not think abt safety
From Elisabet Cantenys of @ACOSalliance
#FreelanceHacks with @IJNet
#journalism

[HackPackHQ @HackPackHQ]

@IJNet

[HackPackHQ @HackPackHQ]

For safety it's a balance btwn effort by #freelancers & editors. We need to do a better job speaking up on the terms of assignments & hazard pay. Editors need to ask questions on equipment & make suggestions.
From @chrismatography

#FreelanceHacks with @IJNet #journalism #Safety

[HackPackHQ @HackPackHQ]

"As a freelancer you are always more vulnerable due to the lack of infrastructure in place--logistics support, teams, people keeping tabs on you. There's no one looking for you."
From @AliyaBashir

#FreelanceHacks with @IJNet #journalism #Safety #freelancing #FreelanceJournalism

[HackPackHQ @HackPackHQ]

"The key thing that COVID has taught us is that safety is a priority for all types of journalists from conflict to protest coverage to working indoors."
From Elisabet Cantenys of @ACOSalliance

#FreelanceHacks with @IJNet #journalism #Safety #freelancing #FreelanceJournalism

[HackPackHQ @HackPackHQ]

"The pandemic gave more powers to police and paramilitary forces and journalism seemed to be suspended in Kashmir.

So it seemed that journalism became a casualty"
@AliyaBashir

#FreelanceHacks with @IJNet