IIJ Freelance Webinar Series

From September to February, the Institute for Independent Journalists holds FREE monthly webinars to foster connections between freelancers and editors and unpack thorny subjects. Webinar topics include reporting on your own community or identity, pitching op-eds and national outlets, and finding journalism-adjacent work. Registration is free but space is limited.

Note: All webinars are on Fridays, from 12-1:15 pm ET, with a capacity of 500 people. Please RSVP early to secure your spot.

• Sept. 19, 2025: Reporting from the Intersection: When Identity and Beat Collide (in partnership with the Trans Journalists Association)
• Oct. 17, 2025: Be Heard: Pitching Your Op-Ed
• Nov. 14, 2025: Save Time, Money, and Clients with Clear Project Scoping
• Dec. 12, 2025: Build Stable Revenue with Journalism Adjacent Gigs
• Jan. 23, 2026: How to Pitch High-Profile, National Media
• Feb. 6, 2026: Mobile Reporting: Tools for Making Content on The Go

See the full schedule and register here.

Everyone is welcome to attend!

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The Institute for Independent Journalists is an education, professional development, and mutual support organization for independent journalists, focusing on Black, Indigenous and people of color. Our mission is financial and emotional sustainability for independent journalists of color, through community learning, innovation and advocacy.