Upcoming IIJ Webinars
Nov. 8, 2024
The Impact of Layoffs- and How to Weather Them
Be the first to hear the findings of the IIJ's survey of laid off journalists, and learn strategies from layoff survivors on weathering this now-common part of the industry.
Speakers:
Janice Llamoca, Freelance Senior Producer, Former VICE Audio
Katherine Lewis, Founder, The IIJ
Maudlyne Ihejirika, the Field Foundation
Yowei Shaw, Creator and Host, Proxy
Note: All webinars are on Fridays, from 12-1:15 pm ET, with a capacity of 500 people. Please RSVP early to secure your spot.
Dec. 13, 2024
How to Find Journalism-Adjacent Freelance Work
Learn how to find work in content marketing, branding, communications and other fields that are adjacent to journalism, and how to adjust to the different demands of this work. Panelists will discuss how to network to good clients, handling yourself ethically.
Speakers: TBD
Past IIJ Webinars
Oct. 18, 2024
Tools to Boost Your Reporting and Revenue
Learn how to use Google’s Pinpoint software to collect and sort through large volumes of data and documents. with Mary Nahorniak from the Google News Initiative, as well as other tools for generating story ideas and boosting your freelance business.
Speakers:
Mary Nahorniak, Teaching Fellow, Google News Initiative
Sept. 27, 2024
Pitching Business and Science Stories
Learn how to pitch your business, technology and science stories to outlets like Marketplace, MIT Technology Review, PCMag, Salon, and the Wirecutter. Connect with editors and learn how to win assignments from them!
Speakers:
Alan Henry, Editor, PCMag
Amanda Peacher, Senior Acquisitions Editor, Marketplace
Rachel Courtland, Editor, MIT Technology Review
Troy Farah, Science & Health Editor, Salon
Ellen Lee, Senior Staff Writer, Wirecutter (Moderator)
Mar. 15, 2024
Insurance for Freelancers
Speakers:
Rafael Espinal, Executive Director, Freelancers Union
Cheryl Davis, General Counsel, Authors Guild
Mythili Sampathkumar, Freelance Writer and Editor
Katherine Lewis, Founder, The IIJ (moderator)
Dec. 8, 2023
Travel Freelancing
Speakers:
Starlight Williams, Travel Editor, National Geographic
Tacey Rychter, 36 Hours Editor, New York Times Travel
Amanda Finnegan, By the Way Editor, Washington Post
Katherine LaGrave, Deputy Editor, Afar Magazine
Meena Thiruvengadam, Freelance Journalist (moderator)
Nov. 17, 2023
Business and Personal Finance Journalism
Speakers:
Manseen Logan, Editor of Freelancers, Business Insider
Mike Dang, Personal Finance Editor, The New York Times
Reyhan Harmanci, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Businessweek
Shernay Williams, Independent Video Journalist (moderator)
Oct. 27, 2023
Sustaining Your Long-Form Journalism Career
Speakers:
Cerise Castle, Journalist
Fernanda Santos, Editor and Leader in digital and audio
Sarah Carr, Independent Journalist
Jaeah Jonae Lee, Independent Journalist (moderator)
Sept. 15, 2023
Health and Science Journalism
Speakers:
Lori Leibovich, Editor, New York Times Well
Kyung Song, Managing Editor, WebMD
Shraddha Chakradhar, Deputy News Editor for Diversity, Science
Katherine Reynolds Lewis, Founder, The IIJ, (moderator)
Feb. 16, 2023
Monetizing Your Reporting
Speakers:
Cesar Melgoza, Founder, ePluribus LLC
Damon Brown, Founder, Bring Your Worth
Neida Sandoval, Independent Journalist
Katherine Reynolds Lewis, Founder, The IIJ (moderator)
Feb. 9, 2023
Sports and Fitness Freelancing
Speakers:
Monique LeBrun, Associate Health and Fitness Editor, Runner’s World & Bicycling
Alisa Hrustic, Executive Editor, SELF
Greg Lee, Senior Editor, Front Office Sports
Christine Yu, Author and Journalist (moderator)