IIJ Freelance Journalism Conference

Early bird registration is now open for the Institute for Independent Journalists’ 2026 Freelance Conference on March 5 and 6! This live online conference hosted on SoundPath is designed to grow your freelance journalism career, with sessions focused on funding your reporting through fellowships, building a paying audience through newsletters or social media-first journalism, and the IIJ’s first-ever pitch fest! Get your next great story in front of editors for live feedback!

We’re offering an inspirational keynote conversation; 9 live, interactive panel discussions; 2 live networking sessions; and a bundle of over 10 hours of bonus editor interviews, webinars, pitch guides, and resources to attendees. Confirmed speakers include editors for the Hechinger Report, Narwal, Outlier Media, and The Walrus. Pre-recorded editor interviews include Bloomberg, National Geographic, the New York Times, PCMag, Slate, and more.

Register before December 31 to get the earlybird rate of $49 and gain immediate access to a bonus bundle of resources, including guides for pitching more than 20 outlets and 10 bonus videos that give you the inside scoop on winning assignments and funding your journalism!

Details and registration.