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Luisa Ortiz Pérez @luortizperez.bsky.social · 3h

Job security can feel solid, until suddenly it isn’t. Join us for a conversation about preparing before a job loss. Excited to join Ann Marie Awad @indiejournalists.bsky.social Alaina G. Levine, @kashapatel.bsky.social and Elizabeth Pennisi. @mdrnetorg.bsky.social #HelpisHere #ScienceWriters2026

Job security can feel solid, until suddenly it isn’t. That’s true for journalists, editors, PIOs, and many others.Join us for a practical conversation about preparing before a job loss: protecting your mental and financial well-being, maintaining your network and résumé, understanding your rights, and positioning yourself to recover quickly.

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 6h

If you’re looking for a home for your next culture or travel story, join us on Dec. 11 to hear editors from @aeon.co, @cntraveler.com.web.brid.gy, and Travel + Leisure share inside advice on pitching their publications. Register here: bit.ly/45Riryh

IIJ Webinar
Pitching Arts, Culture, and Travel Stories
Friday, Dec. 11, 2026
pm ET
12:00-1:15
$30/Free for IIJ members
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Lale Arikoglu
Condé Nast Traveler
Maya
Kachroo-Levine
Travel + Leisure
Pamela Weintraub Aeon Magazine
Erika Hayasaki (moderator) The IIJ

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

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

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Are you thinking of leaving your home office for greener pastures? Join us on Oct. 16 for a webinar on how to thrive as a digital nomad. Learn from experienced globetrotting freelancers who have written for outlets like @bostonglobe.com, @usatoday.com, and @latimes.com! bit.ly/diginomad101

IIJ Webinar
Global Freelancing: The Secrets of Traveling Entrepreneurs
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Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
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$30/Free for IIJ members
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Zerline Hughes Spruill
Journalist
Tiara Darnell Journalist
Russell Nichols
Journalist
Saul O.
RemoteQueer
Meena Thiruvengadam (moderator)
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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Soleil Ho, co-founder of COYOTE Media says when you’re running a worker-owned media company, you can’t be above “dirty work.” Listen to the whole conversation on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/LdYiqGTobes

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Why become an IIJ member? Because you get exclusive access to our growing library of 70 pitch guides, which gives you the inside scoop on pitching the New York Times, Mother Jones, USA Today, and many more outlets! theiij.com/membership

Join the Top Network for Independent Media Makers!
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• Insider advice in our library of 100+ hours of video interviews with editors, 80+ pitch guides, and more!
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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Global freelancers make the whole world their office, balancing the hustle with the novelty of a life lived abroad. Does that sound like your dream? Our Oct. 16 webinar, hosted by seasoned digital nomads, will cover everything from making the move to pitching stories from outside the U.S. https:/...

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

NEXT FRIDAY: Have laptop, will travel! Are you thinking of leaving your home office behind for greener pastures? Learn the nuts and bolts of thriving as a freelancer abroad with this panel of frequent fliers: bit.ly/diginomad101

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

This fall, the IIJ launched paid memberships. Founder Katherine Reynolds Lewis explains how the idea came out of the community’s need for responsive support and what’s included in membership. Listen to her explanation of benefits, and sign up now for discounts to classes, free access to webinars...

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Soleil Ho says one of the biggest lessons of starting a worker-owned cooperative is planning ahead for less than ideal situations–like your first big fight. Listen to the whole conversation on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/LdYiqGTobes

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Investigative Reporters & Editors @ire.org · 06/10/2026

Learn to build a sustainable freelance journalism career. Join our #AccessFest26 session October 9, Friday at 4-5pm ET | 3-4pm CT | 1-2pm PT 🗓️Save the date: Oct 8-10 👾100% virtual Pro: $76 | Students: $26 Register: www.ire.org/accessfest-2026-registr…

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Silvia Canelón @silviacanelon.com · 08/10/2026

@ire.org's AccessFest quickly became one of my favorite conferences for all things data storytelling, and this year I'll be speaking on a panel along with @anntastic.bsky.social and Monica Williams 🌟 #AccessFest26

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Reporters are starting their own platforms–but how are they earning sustainable income? Join us on Jan. 22 for a webinar to hear winning strategies from journalists @garnethenderson.com, Monique Madan, Yashica Dutt, and Serena Maria Daniels share their strategies. Register here: bit.ly/4y...

IIJ Webinar
Winning Revenue Strategies for Creator Journalists
Friday, Jan. 22, 2027
Monique O. Madan Two Can Be True
Garnet Henderson Autonomy News
Serena Maria Daniels
Midwest Mexican
12:00-1:15 pm ET
Yashica Dutt
$30/Free for IIJ members
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Kirstin Garriss (moderator)
URL Collective

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

You’d be surprised where an agriculture story might pop up. Offrange editor Jesse Hirsch says he often gets pitches from freelancers who are not on the ag beat, but who stumble onto a story they just can’t resist. Hear more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/vc-a8vcju-U

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

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

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

In our Dec. 11 webinar, editors from @aeon.co, @cntraveler.com.web.brid.gy, and Travel + Leisure will pull back the curtain on what it takes to get from pitch to publication. Register now: bit.ly/45Riryh

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Offrange editor Jesse Hirsch looks for agriculture stories, but his definition of the beat is broad. For example, he published a freelance story on an Indiana forest managed by the U.S. Navy. To find out why, listen to the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast youtu.be/vc-a8vcju-U

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Center for Cooperative Media @centerforcooperativemedia.org · 03/10/2026

Creators we interviewed for our New Jersey news-influencer study described unstable income. IIJ’s Jan. 22 webinar brings together independent publishers to discuss subscriptions, sponsorships, and partnerships that fund their reporting.

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

What’s the best part of starting a worker-owned newsroom? Soleil Ho, co-founder of COYOTE Media, says it’s “the freedom of not being worried about being fired for saying what we want to say.” Listen to the whole conversation on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/LdYiqGTobes

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course returns this fall! IIJ leaders Emma Carew Grovum and Shernay Williams help you create a roadmap to a more sustainable freelance career. Register by Oct 8. for just $299, but hurry! Seats are limited! theiij.com/bizfa26

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

An IIJ membership is more than just another subscription. It’s your key to thriving in today’s challenging news environment. Learn more and become a member today theiij.com/membership

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Your career deserves real investment. Introducing the IIJ Membership, built to help freelancers thrive with practical support and resources
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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Investigative journalist Monique Madan broke critical reporting on ICE and immigrant detention on her own newsletter, Two Can Be True. Join us on Jan. 22 to learn how she’s leveraged newsroom partnerships to earn revenue as an independent. Register here: bit.ly/4y4Lvyu

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Take the guesswork out of freelance journalism, and register for the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course! Tackle the thorniest challenges freelancers face, from determining rates to managing your time. Learn more: theiij.com/bizfa26

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Cut through the noise. With access to our library of pitch guides and interviews with assigning editors, IIJ members are never left guessing about how to get an editor’s attention. Become a member today and watch your freelance career flourish! theiij.com/membership

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New to freelancing? Then the Freelance Journalism Podcast is a must listen! IIJ leaders Katherine Lewis and Shernay Williams answer some FAQs of freelance journalism and share advice for emotional and financial sustainability. youtu.be/d0d1XDMO_gI

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Formerly Eater’s editor for Midwest coverage, Serena Maria Daniels now runs her own platform called Midwest Mexican, where she writes about the cultures that contribute to Detroit’s food scene. Join us on Jan. 22 to hear how Serena built her business. Register here: bit.ly/4y4Lvyu

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

As a small publication, Offrange is strategic about the stories it takes on. Editor Jesse Hirsch says he looks for freelancers who can find a new angle to an ongoing story, like bird flu. Hear the whole conversation on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast youtu.be/vc-a8vcju-U

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Looking to fund your next big story? Join us on Nov. 20 for a webinar on fellowship and grant opportunities from @transjournalists.org, @edwriters.bsky.social, @idabwellssociety.bsky.social, and Freelance Investigative Reporters & Editors! bit.ly/moneymoneyiij

IIJ Webinar
Fund your Freelancing with Fellowships and Grants
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026 12:00-1:15 pm ET
$30/Free for IIJ members
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Robbie Morganfield The Ida B. Wells Society
CD Davidson-Hiers
Trans Journalists Association
Laird Townsend Freelance Investigative Reporters and Editors
Emily Richmond
Education Writers Association
Erika Hayasaki (moderator) The IIJ

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Jesse Hirsch is the editor of Offrange, a publication focused on agriculture and ranching. He’s published freelance stories on using lasers to fight bird flu, the U.S. Navy’s “boat forest,” and where witches get their plants. Hear more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/vc-a8vcju-U

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Documented Deputy Editor Clarissa León will work with veteran reporters, but also recent graduates and even students, so long as your reporting is solid and centers immigrant voices. Hear more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/5ZmTc9syRwk

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Are you looking for that extra hour in the day? An IIJ membership saves you time by taking the guesswork out of sustainable freelancing. Join today to refine your rate structure, perfect your pitches, and expand your client list: theiij.com/membership

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Produce impactful journalism without sacrificing your financial and emotional sustainability. It’s possible, with the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course! Register now: theiij.com/bizfa26

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Grab your share of the money funding freelance journalism! Join us on Nov. 20 to learn about opportunities from @idabwellssociety.bsky.social, @transjournalists.org, @edwriters.bsky.social, and Freelance Investigative Reporters & Editors. bit.ly/moneymoneyiij

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Do you know how freelancers negotiate for more than just pay? Register for the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course and learn how to grow your career sustainably, one contract at at time: theiij.com/bizfa26

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

IIJ members don’t waste their time on guesswork. They have a direct line to expert coaches, monthly strategy sessions, and a thriving community of peers and assigning editors. Learn more and become a member today: theiij.com/membership

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Documented relies on freelance journalists for nuanced reporting on immigrant communities in NYC and NJ. Deputy Editor Clarissa León shared examples of pitches that made the grade on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/5ZmTc9syRwk

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Produce impactful journalism without sacrificing your financial and emotional sustainability. It’s possible, with the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course! Register now: theiij.com/bizfa26

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Tired of burnout? Looking for a more intentional freelance career? The IIJ can help you get there! Register now for $249 before Sept. 24: theiij.com/bizfa26

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

There’s one thing we all have in common: food. Join our webinar on Sept. 25 to explore how to succeed as a freelancer on the food beat. Featuring Dr. Cynthia Greenlee of the Guardian, @jayasaxena.com, @soleilho.com, @hannaraskin.bsky.social, and @aliciadkennedy.bsky.social bit.ly/diginiij

IIJ Webinar
Dig In: How to Succeed on the Food Beat
Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 12:00-1:15 pm ET $30/Free for IIJ members
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Cynthia Greenlee The Guardian
Jaya Saxena Ravenous
Soleil Ho
COYOTE Media
Hanna Raskin
The Food Section
Alicia Kennedy (moderator)
Author, On Eating

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Anita Varma, author of the book Solidarity in Journalism, reminds journalists that they don’t need a big budget to make a big impact. Centering the dignity of your subjects is free. Listen to the whole conversation on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/JqjnjBSnLAk

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

IIJ members are always one step ahead of the game. They’ve got the key to our library of guides and videos on pitching 70 media outlets, plus much more. Learn more and become a member today: theiij.com/membership

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Building a better freelance business isn’t a mystery. Register for the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course and learn everything you need to earn sustainable income and banish burnout! Grab your spot now theiij.com/bizfa26

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Why become an IIJ member? Because your support guarantees that the IIJ will continue serving independent journalists in the years to come. theiij.com/membership

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