The Institute for Independent Journalists
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An education, professional development, and mutual support organization for independent journalists, focusing on BIPOC. Our mission is financial and emotional sustainability for independent journalists of color.
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Every month, the Institute for Independent Journalists holds FREE webinars to foster connections between freelancers and editors. Check out our full schedule and RSVP here: theiij.com/webinars
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Every month, the Institute for Independent Journalists holds FREE webinars to foster connections between freelancers and editors. Check out our full schedule and RSVP here: theiij.com/webinars
Registration is now open for the IIJ’s 2026 conference - two full days of learning and inspiration that centers freelance journalists of color. Sign up before Dec. 31 for the early bird rate of just $49! theiij.com/sessions-26
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Registration is now open for the IIJ’s 2026 conference - two full days of learning and inspiration that centers freelance journalists of color. Sign up before Dec. 31 for the early bird rate of just $49! theiij.com/sessions-26
Every month, the Institute for Independent Journalists holds FREE webinars to nurture your network, sharpen your skills, and perfect your pitches. Check out our full schedule here: theiij.com/webinars
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Every month, the Institute for Independent Journalists holds FREE webinars to nurture your network, sharpen your skills, and perfect your pitches. Check out our full schedule here: theiij.com/webinars
We want to make it easier to hit the ground running as a freelancer. That’s why we created the Freelance Quick-Start Guide – an interactive online course covering the basics of sustainable freelancing for absolute beginners! Take it for a free test drive: bit.ly/iijquickstart
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We want to make it easier to hit the ground running as a freelancer. That’s why we created the Freelance Quick-Start Guide – an interactive online course covering the basics of sustainable freelancing for absolute beginners! Take it for a free test drive: bit.ly/iijquickstart
Registration is now open for the IIJ’s 2026 conference - two full days of learning and inspiration that centers freelance journalists of color. Sign up before Dec. 31 for the early bird rate of just $49! theiij.com/sessions-26
November 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Registration is now open for the IIJ’s 2026 conference - two full days of learning and inspiration that centers freelance journalists of color. Sign up before Dec. 31 for the early bird rate of just $49! theiij.com/sessions-26
Find yourself freelancing but not sure where to begin? The IIJ’s Freelance Quick Start Guide provides a customized springboard for free: bit.ly/iijquickstart
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Find yourself freelancing but not sure where to begin? The IIJ’s Freelance Quick Start Guide provides a customized springboard for free: bit.ly/iijquickstart
On Nov 14, join us for a FREE webinar all about project scoping. Avoid burnout and manage your time more effectively with advice from a panel of audio producers and entrepreneurs. Learn more and RSVP here: bit.ly/4mjZlXP
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
On Nov 14, join us for a FREE webinar all about project scoping. Avoid burnout and manage your time more effectively with advice from a panel of audio producers and entrepreneurs. Learn more and RSVP here: bit.ly/4mjZlXP
Work life balance is within reach for freelancers. It all depends on proper project scoping, a skill you can develop in our Nov 14 webinar, featuring a panel of all-star audio producers. Learn more and RSVP here: bit.ly/4mjZlXP
November 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Work life balance is within reach for freelancers. It all depends on proper project scoping, a skill you can develop in our Nov 14 webinar, featuring a panel of all-star audio producers. Learn more and RSVP here: bit.ly/4mjZlXP
Lex Roman, the marketing pro behind the newsletter Journalists Pay Themselves, explains why she's shifted her attention to independent journalists. Hear more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: apple.co/3Cv2Ycb
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Lex Roman, the marketing pro behind the newsletter Journalists Pay Themselves, explains why she's shifted her attention to independent journalists. Hear more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: apple.co/3Cv2Ycb
Don’t fall victim to the creep – scope creep! Join us on Nov 14 for a panel on keeping client projects from snowballing out of control, featuring an all-star lineup of audio producers. Learn more and RSVP here: bit.ly/4mjZlXP
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Don’t fall victim to the creep – scope creep! Join us on Nov 14 for a panel on keeping client projects from snowballing out of control, featuring an all-star lineup of audio producers. Learn more and RSVP here: bit.ly/4mjZlXP
Freelancing for the first time can feel a lot like working at a start-up with a staff of one – it’s easy to get overwhelmed! That’s why the IIJ has created the Freelance Quick Start Guide, a free resource to get you launched: bit.ly/iijquickstart
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Freelancing for the first time can feel a lot like working at a start-up with a staff of one – it’s easy to get overwhelmed! That’s why the IIJ has created the Freelance Quick Start Guide, a free resource to get you launched: bit.ly/iijquickstart
Where are all the editors who are looking for freelance pitches? They’re at our monthly webinars, sharing detailed information about rates, contract terms, ideal pitches and more! See our full schedule here: theiij.com/webinars
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Where are all the editors who are looking for freelance pitches? They’re at our monthly webinars, sharing detailed information about rates, contract terms, ideal pitches and more! See our full schedule here: theiij.com/webinars
Until now, freelancing didn’t come with a roadmap. But thanks to the IIJ’s Freelance Quick Start Guide, there’s now a free, self-paced resource to make sure you hit the ground running: bit.ly/iijquickstart
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Until now, freelancing didn’t come with a roadmap. But thanks to the IIJ’s Freelance Quick Start Guide, there’s now a free, self-paced resource to make sure you hit the ground running: bit.ly/iijquickstart
This week, join us for a freelance meetup at #ScienceWriters2025 hosted by IIJ leader Erika Hayasaki! RSVP here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... @sciencewriters.org
November 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
This week, join us for a freelance meetup at #ScienceWriters2025 hosted by IIJ leader Erika Hayasaki! RSVP here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... @sciencewriters.org
We want to make it easier to hit the ground running as a freelancer. That’s why we created the Freelance Quick-Start Guide – an interactive online course covering the basics of sustainable freelancing for absolute beginners! Take it for a free test drive: bit.ly/iijquickstart
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We want to make it easier to hit the ground running as a freelancer. That’s why we created the Freelance Quick-Start Guide – an interactive online course covering the basics of sustainable freelancing for absolute beginners! Take it for a free test drive: bit.ly/iijquickstart
Adriana Lacy is a serial entrepreneur - she’s founded her own content agency, a social media analytics company, a mentorship program, and most recently, a platform to connect influencers to newsrooms. On the Freelance Journalism Podcast, she shares her lessons: bit.ly/44n2oHp
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Adriana Lacy is a serial entrepreneur - she’s founded her own content agency, a social media analytics company, a mentorship program, and most recently, a platform to connect influencers to newsrooms. On the Freelance Journalism Podcast, she shares her lessons: bit.ly/44n2oHp
Every month, the Institute for Independent Journalists holds FREE webinars to nurture your network, sharpen your skills, and perfect your pitches. Check out our full schedule here: theiij.com/webinars
November 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Every month, the Institute for Independent Journalists holds FREE webinars to nurture your network, sharpen your skills, and perfect your pitches. Check out our full schedule here: theiij.com/webinars
"If AI crypto bros can make money on their newsletters, you definitely can!" Lex Roman wants journalists to leverage newsletters into a living. Hear more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: apple.co/3Cv2Ycb
November 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"If AI crypto bros can make money on their newsletters, you definitely can!" Lex Roman wants journalists to leverage newsletters into a living. Hear more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: apple.co/3Cv2Ycb
On Nov 14, join us for a FREE webinar all about project scoping. Avoid burnout and manage your time more effectively with advice from a panel of audio producers and entrepreneurs. Learn more and RSVP here: bit.ly/4mjZlXP
October 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
On Nov 14, join us for a FREE webinar all about project scoping. Avoid burnout and manage your time more effectively with advice from a panel of audio producers and entrepreneurs. Learn more and RSVP here: bit.ly/4mjZlXP
@drkortni.bsky.social works to improve the well-being of journalists, after working as a news leader where she saw the trauma that reporting causes within the newsroom. Learn more on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/K2RZYnm8vNI?...
October 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
@drkortni.bsky.social works to improve the well-being of journalists, after working as a news leader where she saw the trauma that reporting causes within the newsroom. Learn more on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/K2RZYnm8vNI?...
Find yourself freelancing but not sure where to begin? The IIJ’s Freelance Quick Start Guide provides a customized springboard for free: bit.ly/iijquickstart
October 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Find yourself freelancing but not sure where to begin? The IIJ’s Freelance Quick Start Guide provides a customized springboard for free: bit.ly/iijquickstart
Work life balance is within reach for freelancers. It all depends on proper project scoping, a skill you can develop in our Nov 14 webinar, featuring a panel of all-star audio producers. Learn more and RSVP here: bit.ly/4mjZlXP
October 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Work life balance is within reach for freelancers. It all depends on proper project scoping, a skill you can develop in our Nov 14 webinar, featuring a panel of all-star audio producers. Learn more and RSVP here: bit.ly/4mjZlXP
Freelancing for the first time can feel a lot like working at a start-up with a staff of one – it’s easy to get overwhelmed! That’s why the IIJ has created the Freelance Quick Start Guide, a free resource to get you launched: bit.ly/iijquickstart
October 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Freelancing for the first time can feel a lot like working at a start-up with a staff of one – it’s easy to get overwhelmed! That’s why the IIJ has created the Freelance Quick Start Guide, a free resource to get you launched: bit.ly/iijquickstart
Journalists face unique mental health challenges – especially freelancers. That’s why Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon wants to see more reporters trained in mental health first aid. Hear more on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2RZ...
October 28, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Journalists face unique mental health challenges – especially freelancers. That’s why Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon wants to see more reporters trained in mental health first aid. Hear more on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2RZ...
Until now, freelancing didn’t come with a roadmap. But thanks to the IIJ’s Freelance Quick Start Guide, there’s now a free, self-paced resource to make sure you hit the ground running: bit.ly/iijquickstart
October 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Until now, freelancing didn’t come with a roadmap. But thanks to the IIJ’s Freelance Quick Start Guide, there’s now a free, self-paced resource to make sure you hit the ground running: bit.ly/iijquickstart