The Institute for Independent Journalists

Freelancing is an essential skill for every journalist, these days. Register for the IIJ’s 2025 IIJ Freelance Conference to learn the art and business of independent journalism from 40-plus diverse speakers, including more than a dozen assigning editors, fellowship directors, producers and other gatekeepers. Only $99 for over 15 hours of learning, skill-building, and networking with other freelance journalists. Register now and get instant access to a bonus bundle with hours of pre-recorded content, custom IIJ pitch guides, and other vital resources: https://lnkd.in/eG9Evs-4 Huge thanks to speakers Celeste Headlee (she/her), Gina Chua, Deepa Fernandes, Joseph Hernandez, Nicole Pasulka, Pavlína ?erná, Chris Rovzar, Amy McKeever, Elisabeth Goodridge, Jeffrey Yamaguchi, Bernice Yeung, Mark Pagán, Sari Botton, John Asante, Phoebe Gavin, Melinda Emerson, MBA, Emma Carew Grovum, Gabe Schneider, Marina Walker Guevara, Kat Duncan, Myron Kaplan, Mallory Carra, Benét J. Wilson, Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, Joe Hong, Alex Mahadevan, Benjamin Toff, Lynn Walsh, Ruxandra (Rux) Guidi and more for being part of this live, online, community event.

Thanks to the IIJ podcast for letting me share my long strange trip of a career and my thoughts on freelance journalists finding their passion and building their brands as experts to carve out niches for their storytelling.

Go from freelance newbie to successful solopreneur with the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDQ3BfiT

Lex Roman wants more journalists to pay themselves with subscriber-supported newsletters. She explains how to leverage the value of your work on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gvuW-6X9

Take advantage of early bird pricing for our upcoming Business of Freelancing course! For only $189, get eight weeks of hands-on instruction and feedback from freelance pros Katherine Reynolds Lewis and Shernay Williams! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDQ3BfiT

This spring, flowers will be blooming… and your business should be too! Sign up for the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course to level up your freelancing. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDQ3BfiT

Is your freelance career floundering? Need a jump start? The IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course is back this spring to help you spring into action! Don’t miss it: https://lnkd.in/gDQ3BfiT

This spring, invest in the business of you! The IIJ’s Business of Freelancing courses teaches you the skills to manage time, money and relationships. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDQ3BfiT

Journalists lack training as entrepreneurs. That’s where we come in! Learn to amp up your revenue and client list with the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gDQ3BfiT

Go from freelance newbie to successful solopreneur with the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course! Register before March 11 for early bird pricing. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDQ3BfiT