Who, what, where and how much per word? The questions on almost every freelancers’ lips... Today (Sat) award-winning journalist Donna Ferguson answered them all for a group of lucky WiJ members, sharing her best kept strategies for freelance success during the sold-out workshop in central London. Donna tackled everything from cost-effective pitching, dealing with rejection, [...]
In 2019, there are far fewer women than men being quoted and featured in the news media. It is crucial for newsrooms to give their audiences a more representative view of society and draw upon diverse voices to tell stories. Join Women in Journalism and Bloomberg for an evening discussion looking at how newsrooms are taking [...]
When: Saturday, November 9 Time: 10.30 - 16.00 Tickets : £65 ( includes refreshments and lunch) NB: limited places Where: Kindly hosted by Lansons, 24A St John St, Barbican, London EC1M 4AY Sold out - waiting list HERE On this new, practical workshop, along with 11 other journalists, you will learn: - how to find [...]
When : Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Where: CISION, 5 Churchill Place, London E14 5HU Verifying the content we find online is not only a job for the digital or online desk: agents of disinformation specifically target journalists to spread rumours and lies. Working together we can improve the quality of information available online in the run [...]
We’re teaming up with Bobbi Brown and John Lewis & Partners Oxford St for a fun and unique networking event; How to look Professional and Polished in 15 minutes! A make-up Masterclass featuring a Bobbi Brown Pro Artist. Prosecco, refreshments, personalised foundation matching + samples, goodie bags at John Lewis & Partners Thursday 26 September [...]
Kindly sponsored by Lexington Communications When : Thursday, October 10th Where : University of Westminster Time: Doors open at 18.30. Drinks after conversation. Ends 21.00 Book HERE Chaired by: Eleanor Mills, WIJ Chair; editor of the Sunday Times Magazine and editorial director, the Sunday Times. @EleanorMills Cathy will be talking to Eleanor about working as [...]
Eve Pollard is a Fleet Street legend, one of the very first women to edit a national newspaper, she topped being editor of the Sunday Mirror by editing the Sunday Express. Throughout her incredible career - starting at Honey magazine, launching Elle in the US, being an editor, not to mention her forays into dress [...]
The workshop was very generously hosted by the gorgeous boutique Academy Hotel in Bloomsbury and lead by the wonderful Jem Collins @Jem_Collins @JournoResources @AcademyHotelLdn
Thanks to the wonderful ROSEWOOD LONDON for hosting and our fantastic drinks sponsors - Lanique, Gusborne, Armas Mencia Rosado and Graft Wine
Have you ever thought about joining a board? This is the question that Fiona Hathorn, Managing Director of Women on Boards asked the Women in Journalism audience at a special talk on Monday 10 June. Fiona talked about why joining a board is so valuable for your career and why a journalist could be a [...]
