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Anyone who is or knows a journalist - please help us spread the word about our survey of journalists who lost their jobs in the past 2 years! Pls share?
Grateful to be partnering on this w/ @lamthuyvo @adriandgarcia @journo_cam & @NiemanReports' @LauraColarusso @meganisonline
We’re excited to announce the launch of #theIIJ Journalism #Layoffs Census, aiming to hold #newsrooms accountable for their #diversity goals. If you've experienced a layoff or buyout, please take the survey here: bit.ly/IIJcensus
Results tk in @NiemanReports
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For those working in the media industry, "layoffs are the new normal," writes @KatherineLewis, founder of @The_IIJ.
Here’s a to-do list to help prepare for, and recover from, losing a job in an industry in turmoil ⬇️
🔗: niemanreports.org/resources-…
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For only $249, get eight weeks of hands-on instruction and feedback from freelance pros @KatherineLewis and @ShernayW! Learn more: bit.ly/IIJBizCourse
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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 @KatherineLewis and @ShernayW! Learn more: bit.ly/IIJBizCourse
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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 @KatherineLewis and @ShernayW! Learn more: bit.ly/IIJBizCourse
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You’ve got the client and the skills. Now comes the tricky bit: negotiating a rate.
Register today for the IIJ’s Rate Negotiation Workshop in collaboration with @FSP_NWU @josephvlee @erinmcgregorphl @MOrtizUribe @KatherineLewis
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This Giving Tuesday, your support of @The_IIJ is doubled, thanks to a generous dollar for dollar match from a major donor!
Please donate any amount now to help us shore up the emotional and financial sustainability of freelance journalists of color: donate.stripe.com/bIY9DT5jU4…
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Congratulations to our hosts @KatherineLewis , @ErikaHayasaki & @ShernayW for this launch! And a huge thank you to our first guests New York Times opinion editor Katie Kingsbury, Program Director at We Need Diverse Books @finleary & freelance journalist @chrisgayomali .
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IIJ was founded by our very own @aaja DC member @KatherineLewis! Check it out ⬇️
Early bird registration is now open for the 2025 IIJ Freelance Conference, featuring keynote speaker Celeste Headlee! theiij.com/conf-2025
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Congratulations @studyhallxyz on the podcast! Brilliant minds think alike - we just launched The Freelance Journalism Podcast today: x.com/The_IIJ/status/1859628… Possible collab down the road?
Study Hall has started a podcast covering media workers doing exciting things in the industry! For the first episode, I had a lovely chat with @TaylorLorenz about her experience leaving legacy media and launching her own newsletter. Follow us on Spotify!
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I heard from so many people: we tackled a potentially depressing topic with clear eyes and an eye to the future. And that being in community with others seeking solutions to journalism's problems was inspiring. Excited to see what happens next!
Heart still full from this “family” gathering!♥️♥️♥️
“The #JOURNALISM #JOBS Crisis: A Call to Action”
By @FieldFoundation/@The_IIJ
11/19 @myimpacthouse | Pics: @MrJesusJMontero
W/Panelists @debofficially @meredithdclark @timfranklinmedill @KatherineLewis @alyssaedes; & Field Team
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Heart still full from this “family” gathering!♥️♥️♥️
“The #JOURNALISM #JOBS Crisis: A Call to Action”
By @FieldFoundation/@The_IIJ
11/19 @myimpacthouse | Pics: @MrJesusJMontero
W/Panelists @debofficially @meredithdclark @timfranklinmedill @KatherineLewis @alyssaedes; & Field Team
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Huge thanks to @maudlynei & everyone at @FieldIllinois @debofficially and Tim Franklin of @MedillSchool
@SurlyChisholm of UNC Chapel Hill and
@alyssaedes for a powerful and inspiring conversation on the future of journalism job. Grateful to Chicago media folx & IIJ volunteers!
While the conversation surrounding #journalismjobs and the future of this field is an important one, it’s also challenging and deeply personal. Last night, we were honored to host alongside @FieldFoundation journalists and policymakers to discuss where we go from here.
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While the conversation surrounding #journalismjobs and the future of this field is an important one, it’s also challenging and deeply personal. Last night, we were honored to host alongside @FieldFoundation journalists and policymakers to discuss where we go from here.
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And thanks to all who joined us at Impact House for a memorable evening.📖 Read more about the IIJ's survey results here: theiij.com/layoffs-results-p…… /end
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So excited for the launch of The Freelance Journalism Podcast!! Interviews with editors, freelancers, strategists and other experts on the art and business of independent journalism. Please like and subscribe, y'all.
Listen to the trailer of our upcoming IIJ Freelance Journalism podcast! 🎉 This series will be hosted by IIJ leaders @KatherineLewis, @ErikaHayasaki, and @ShernayW, and focus on the art and business of freelance journalism.
🎧Listen and share now: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Packing for Chicago ... looking forward to this important discussion of journalism jobs and @The_IIJ layoffs survey
W/@debofficially/@soljourno, @KatherineLewis/@The_IIJ , @meredithdclark/@UNC, Tim Franklin/@MedillSchool, @alyssaedes
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W/@debofficially/@soljourno, @KatherineLewis/@The_IIJ , @meredithdclark/@UNC, Tim Franklin/@MedillSchool, @alyssaedes
.@FieldFoundation is proud to present “The Journalism Jobs Crisis: A Call to Action,” with @The_IIJ
Join us for this important discussion of #journalism #jobs disappearing, even as the public’s need for reliable, fact-based information has never been greater, 6:30PM TUES NOV. 19
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Always SO good to be in community with other journalists & sharing strategies for prepping for & recovering from a layoff - and supporting colleagues going through it. Huge thanks to @yowei_shaw @JaniceLlamoca @maudlynei @AIRmedia @FieldIllinois for partnering on this webinar.
Friday's SoundPath and @The_IIJ panel on "The Impact of Layoffs and How to Weather Them" is now available to view for AIR members and webinar ticket holders: soundpath.co/course/impact-o…
This panel is for freelance or former journalists laid off or accepted a buy-out.
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So grateful to have a truly independent media criticism outlet growing and thriving -- now more than ever. Please join me in supporting @ObjectiveJrn and their year-end campaign. Our $$ will be matched through @NewsMatch objectivejournalism.org/supp…
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