@mongabay.com launched in '99 with a focus on the world’s rainforests. They have since expanded into a global newsroom, and now, editor Latoya Abulu is looking for freelancers in the U.S. and Canada. Hear more on the Freelance Journalism podcast: youtu.be/oJiDyWJ9HPI
25.11.2025 13:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
24.11.2025 22:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We are happy to announce our partnership with Katherine Lewis of the @indiejournalists.bsky.social ! Sign up for the course on how to manage your finances as a freelancer: courses.outvoice.com/products/cou...
21.11.2025 21:18 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The Institute for Independent Journalists is offering the ultimate fitness plan for your freelance career! 💪 Register now for Solo Together: A conference for independent journalists and creators to find community and build thriving businesses. Register: theiij.com/sessions-26
24.11.2025 14:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
PCMag Managing Editor Alan Henry wants cybersecurity reporting from people with unique perspectives. On the Freelance Journalism Podcast, he shares more about how to pitch PCMag: bit.ly/4iGK6a5
24.11.2025 13:00 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Freelancers looking for journalism-adjacent work, this webinar is for you. Join us on Dec 12 for a FREE panel on expanding your portfolio into communications work outside of the news world. Learn more and RSVP here: bit.ly/44TjuOv
24.11.2025 12:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Here’s a New Year’s resolution for your career: register now for the 2026 IIJ conference! Our $49 early birding only lasts until Dec 31, and promises HUGE impact for your dollar. Register now and gain access to a bundle of resources made to boost your freelance business! theiij.com/sessio...
23.11.2025 21:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We are big believers in the versatility of journalists. Join this Dec 12 webinar to gain insider tips on how to pivot your skills into editorial work for nonprofits and corporations. Learn more and RSVP here: bit.ly/44TjuOv
22.11.2025 22:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
You don’t need experience covering Long COVID to write for the Sick Times. Co-founders Miles Griffis and Betsy Ladyzhets are open to pitches from all kinds of reporters. Learn more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: bit.ly/45Obhfa
22.11.2025 19:00 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Have you been ghosted by a client? Are you confused by a contract? We can help! Ask us your burning questions about freelancing, and we may answer them on an future episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast! bit.ly/IIJAMA
22.11.2025 06:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
21.11.2025 20:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
21.11.2025 14:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Stories about how Indigenous communities navigate environmental change are usually full of complexity. @mongabay.com editor Latoya Abulu looks for this kind of nuance as a “green flag” in a proposed story. Hear more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/oJiDyWJ9HPI
20.11.2025 13:00 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Join us in 2026 for our annual conference, March 5-6! For just $49, gain insights from a long list of editors looking for freelance work. Get expert advice on applying for leading fellowships & grants, and winning strategies for marketing yourself and building a business. theiij.com/sessi...
20.11.2025 18:00 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Stories about how Indigenous communities navigate environmental change are usually full of complexity. @mongabay.com editor Latoya Abulu looks for this kind of nuance as a “green flag” in a proposed story. Hear more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/oJiDyWJ9HPI
20.11.2025 13:00 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
19.11.2025 20:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Mongabay editor Latoya Abulu shares what *not* to do when pitching a story on Indigenous communities and the environment. Listen to the whole conversation on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/oJiDyWJ9HPI
18.11.2025 13:00 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
2026 Conference Sessions — The Institute for Independent Journalists
Freelancer journalists: FYI @indiejournalists.bsky.social has a two-day online conference March 5-6, 2026. They are currently offering a $49 early bird registration.
19.11.2025 03:58 — 👍 5 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
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
19.11.2025 18:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Quitting your full-time job to become a full-time freelancer can be scary. On the Freelance Journalism Podcast, Adriana Lacy shares how she made the leap, and how she’s managed to spin up her own thriving business offering consulting to a variety of clients, including newsrooms. youtu.be/...
19.11.2025 15:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Mongabay editor Latoya Abulu shares what *not* to do when pitching a story on Indigenous communities and the environment. Listen to the whole conversation on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/oJiDyWJ9HPI
18.11.2025 13:00 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
17.11.2025 22:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Mark your calendar: the IIJ’s annual conference returns March 5-6! This year’s theme is Solo Together: A conference for indie journalists & creators to find community and build thriving businesses. Register now for just $49 and get access to a HUGE bundle of resources! theiij.com/sessions-26
17.11.2025 14:00 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Reporting a story for High Country News is a “rigorous” process, says Sunnie Clahchischiligi, Indigenous affairs editor. Writers should expect multiple edits and prepare for a thorough fact check. Learn more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: tinyurl.com/4xnjxkw6
17.11.2025 13:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
17.11.2025 12:00 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Register now for Solo Together – A conference for independent journalists and creators to find community and build thriving businesses. Connect with editors, funders, and entrepreneurs for two days designed to supercharge your career. Register before Dec. 31 for just $49! theiij.com/sessi...
16.11.2025 21:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
15.11.2025 22:00 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Freelancer Adriana Lacy has carved out a niche for herself as a social media and audience development expert. On the Freelance Journalism Podcast, she explains how her agency works with news organizations to enhance their reach. bit.ly/44n2oHp
15.11.2025 19:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Have you been ghosted by a client? Are you confused by a contract? We can help! Ask us your burning questions about freelancing, and we may answer them on an future episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast! bit.ly/IIJAMA
15.11.2025 06:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
14.11.2025 20:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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