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

Join the IIJ all day at #IRE26 on June 19 to learn the business of freelancing! Grab the early bird discount when you register before April 30: theiij.com/2026-dc-w...

#SEJ2026 attendees & Chicago freelancers are invited to attend the IIJ's Pitch Fest on April 18! A handful of lucky freelancers will get feedback in real time from editors at the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, the Margin, Inside Climate News, and Sentient. Register here: bit.ly/rsvppi..#SEJ2026

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

#SEJ2026 attendees & Chicago freelancers are invited to attend the IIJ's Pitch Fest on April 18. A few lucky freelancers will get feedback in real time from editors at at the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, the Margin, Inside Climate News, and Sentient. Register here: bit.ly/rsvppitchfest

We answered the most common questions we receive from freelancers on the Freelance Journalism Podcast. Join IIJ leaders for this conversation that covers getting started, growing your business, setting limits, and maintaining your work life balance. youtu.be/d0d1XDMO_gI

DEADLINE EXTENDED! #SEJ2026 attendees & Chicago freelancers are invited to enter the IIJ's live Pitch Fest on April 18. Get feedback from editors at at the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, the Margin, Inside Climate News, and Sentient. More details here: bit.ly/sejiijpitchfest

@documentedny.bsky.social relies on freelance journalists for nuanced reporting on immigrant communities in NYC and NJ. Deputy Editor @clarissaleon.bsky.social shares examples of pitches that made the grade on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/5ZmTc9syRwk

#SEJ2026 attendees & Chicago freelancers are invited to attend the IIJ's Pitch Fest on April 18! A handful of lucky freelancers will get feedback in real time from editors at the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, the Margin, Inside Climate News, and Sentient. Register here: bit.ly/rsvppi..#SEJ2026

Tomorrow is your last day to enter the IIJ Pitch Fest! Don't miss this chance to hit a home run with an all-star panel of editors!

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

We answered some of the most common questions we receive from freelancers on the Freelance Journalism Podcast. Join IIJ leaders Katherine Reynolds Lewis and Shernay Williams for this conversation that covers getting started, growing your business, setting limits, and maintaining your work life ba...

#SEJ2026 attendees & Chicago freelancers are invited to attend the IIJ's Pitch Fest on April 18. A few lucky freelancers will get feedback in real time from editors at at the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, the Margin, Inside Climate News, and Sentient. Register here: bit.ly/rsvppitchfest

DEADLINE EXTENDED! #SEJ2026 attendees & Chicago freelancers are invited to enter the IIJ's live Pitch Fest on April 18. Get feedback from editors at at the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, the Margin, Inside Climate News, and Sentient. Enter here: bit.ly/sejiijpitchfest

The Sick Times was founded in 2023 to cover the Long Covid-19 crisis, and accepts pitches for reporting, essays and investigations and stories about biomedical research. Learn more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: bit.ly/IIJ_FJP

DEADLINE EXTENDED! #SEJ2026 attendees & Chicago freelancers are invited to enter the IIJ's live Pitch Fest on April 18. Get feedback from editors at at the Associated Press, Chicago Tribune, the Margin, Inside Climate News, and Sentient. More details here: bit.ly/sejiijpitchfest

The Sick Times was founded in 2023 to cover the Long Covid-19 crisis, and accepts pitches for reporting, essays and investigations and stories about biomedical research. Learn more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: bit.ly/45Obhfa

@documentedny.bsky.social relies on freelance journalists for nuanced reporting on immigrant communities in NYC and NJ. Deputy Editor @clarissaleon.bsky.social shares examples of pitches that made the grade on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/5ZmTc9syRwk

Take advantage of early bird pricing for the IIJ Business of Freelancing course! For only $299, get eight weeks of hands-on instruction and feedback from freelance pros Emma Carew Grovum and @nickimayonews.bsky.social! Learn more: theiij.com/bizsp26

#SEJ2026 attendees and Chicago freelancers are invited to the IIJ's live Pitch Fest on April 18. A handful of lucky freelancers will get feedback from editors at @APnews.com, @themarginus.bsky.social, @insideclimatenews.org, and @SentientMedia.org. Enter here: bit.ly/sejiijpitchfest

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

The founders and editors at the Sick Times say they are looking for freelancers with investigative skills to beef up their coverage. Learn more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/vMCsaKK_-dc

#SEJ2026 attendees & Chicago freelancers are invited to the IIJ's live Pitch Fest on April 18. A handful of lucky freelancers will get feedback from editors at @APnews.com, @themarginus.bsky.social, @insideclimatenews.org, and @SentientMedia.org. Enter here: bit.ly/sejiijpitchfest

This spring, flowers will be blooming…and your business should be too! Sign up for the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course to level up over 8 weeks of interactive, hands-on coaching. Learn more: youtu.be/mYt7ngyyP6w...

@documentedny.bsky.social relies on freelance journalists for nuanced reporting on immigrant communities in NYC and NJ. Deputy Editor @clarissaleon.bsky.social shares examples of pitches that made the grade on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/5ZmTc9syRwk

#SEJ2026 attendees & Chicago freelancers are invited to attend the IIJ's Pitch Fest on April 18. A handful of lucky freelancers will get feedback in real time from editors at @APnews.com, @themarginus.bsky.social, @insideclimatenews.org, and @SentientMedia.org Register here: bit.ly/rsvppi..#SEJ2026

Stories about how Indigenous communities navigate environmental change are usually full of complexity. Mongabay 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

#SEJ2026 attendees and Chicago freelancers are invited to attend the IIJ's Pitch Fest on April 18. A handful of lucky freelancers will get feedback in real time from editors at @APnews.com, @themarginus.bsky.social, @insideclimatenews.org, and @SentientMedia.org Register here: bit.ly/rsvp..#SEJ2026

Is your freelance career floundering? Need a jump start? The IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course is back April 2 to help you spring into action! Learn from seasoned pros Emma Carew Grovum and @nickimayonews.bsky.social. Don’t miss it: theiij.com/bizsp26

At Sojo.net, managing editor Tyler Huckabee says the outlet follows fast-moving news stories. Freelancers interested in pitching stories on faith should be prepared for a quick turn around. Learn more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/A1ykzUcC-vM

This spring, invest in the business of you! The IIJ’s 8-week Business of Freelancing course teaches you the skills to manage time, money and relationships. Learn more: theiij.com/bizsp26

Amp up your revenue and client list with the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course from April 2 to May 21. Register today to get the best rate: theiij.com/bizsp26

#SEJ2026 attendees and Chicago freelancers are invited to the IIJ's live Pitch Fest on April 18. A handful of lucky freelancers will get feedback from editors at @APnews.com, @themarginus.bsky.social, @insideclimatenews.org, and @SentientMedia.org. Enter here: bit.ly/sejiijpitchfest

Freelancers: Ready to pitch your next story? Submit your idea for a chance to pitch it live at the #SEJ2026 Pitch Fest. Unpublished, reported pitches only, environmental angles encouraged, but not required. 🗓 Deadline: April 6
 👉🏾 Submit your pitch at: shorturl.at/hPzN0

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

Faith is a sprawling beat. Tyler Huckabee, managing editor for Sojo.net, encourages freelancers to narrow the angle and provide specific details when crafting their pitches. Hear more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/A1ykzUcC-vM

Succeed this spring! Take the 8-week Business of Freelancing Course. You’ll learn how to ramp up your earning potential, build and sustain client relationships, and craft a next-level business plan! Register for only $249 before March 28! Learn more at theiij.com/bizsp26

Science Friday isn’t just a radio show. Senior editor Robin Kazmier oversees their digital operation, and pays $1/word for pieces that ignite curiosity and joy, grounded in scientific insights. Learn more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/nupktV_EK5M

Learn to mind your own business–literally–with the IIJ! Our 8-week Business of Freelancing Course covers everything from time management to client relations, and students leave a personalized business plan! Register by March 28 for just $249! Learn more at theiij.com/bizsp26

New to freelancing? 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

Reach your freelance goals with the 8-week Business of Freelancing Course, presented by the IIJ. Learn the foundations of a sustainable freelance business–everything from creating budgets to setting boundaries! Register before March 28 for just $249! Learn more: theiij.com/bizsp26

The IIJ helps to level up your freelance game with the 8-week Business of Freelancing course! Improve your cash flow, grow your client list and banish burnout! Thursdays at 3 p.m. ET, from April 2 to May 21. Register by March 28 for just $249! Learn more: theiij.com/bizsp26

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

What makes a good freelance pitch for Sentient, the only newsroom focused on factory farming? Horse blood. No, really. Learn more on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/uM_P69HAHcg (No horses were harmed in the making of this podcast)

Go from freelance newbie to solopreneur with the Business of Freelancing course, offered by the IIJ! Learn how to run a sustainable freelance business from indie journalists & entrepreneurs Emma Carew Grovum and @nickimayonews.bsky.social. Learn more at theiij.com/bizsp26

We answered some of the most common questions we receive from freelancers on Freelance Journalism Podcast. Join IIJ leaders Katherine Reynolds Lewis and Shernay Williams for this conversation that covers getting started, growing your business, setting limits, and maintaining your work life balanc...

Go from freelance newbie to successful solopreneur with the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course! Register before March 13 for early bird pricing. Learn more: theiij.com/bizsp26

Freelancers can leverage AI tools for both business and reporting–learn from these pros who spoke at the IIJ conference: Frank Bi of @startribune.com, VERDAD founder @martinaguzman.bsky.social, and @jeremycaplan of @newmarkjschool. Get all the recordings: theiij.com/sessions-26

Take advantage of early bird pricing for the IIJ Business of Freelancing course! For only $199, get eight weeks of hands-on instruction and feedback from freelance pros Emma Carew Grovum and @nickimayonews.bsky.social! Learn more: theiij.com/bizsp26

This spring, flowers will be blooming…and your business should be too! Sign up for the IIJ’s Business of Freelancing course to level up over 8 weeks of interactive, hands-on coaching. Learn more: theiij.com/bizsp26