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– Join the community today
– Meet the officers and get in touch
– Learn more: Background, FAQ and more
– Join the community today
Welcome to the Freelance Community! We are SPJ's largest and most active community, with events and programs throughout the year and nearly 150 members. We offer tools and resources to help freelance journalists be better at what they do.
Webinar Playlist: Freelance Community
– Freelance Community event: How to find (and win) fellowships and grants as a freelancer
– SPJ Freelance Community Event - Meet and Greet - March 1, 2023
– SPJ Freelance Community event: "Making the Most of MediaFest22"
– SPJ Freelance Community event: "Making the Most of MediaFest22"
– Freelance Breaking News: Promises and Pitfalls
Pitching Resources and other Freelance Opportunities
– Freelance Opportunities: Discover new opportunities with this regularly-updated collection of fellowships, grants, awards, contests and training initiatives.
– Freelance Pitching Resources: Find your next outlet and craft a perfect pitch with this collection of publications and their pitching guidelines.
SPJ Toolbox: Copyright Issues
More freelance journalism coverage at SPJ Toolbox:
– Freelancing
SPJ Freelancer Directory
Get discovered by editors, and network with other freelancers. Free for all SPJ members.
– Create a new entry
– Browse/search the directory
SPJ Freelancer Resources
– Freelance Business Basics (PDF)
– SPJ Videos on Demand about Freelancing and Branding
– Contract Clauses on Copyright: A library of clauses from freelance journalism contracts
Playlist: Freelance Community Meeting Replays
– SPJ Freelance Community Monthly Board Meeting - June 14
– SPJ Freelance Community monthly board meeting May 11 20222
– SPJ Freelance Community Meeting: July 12, 2023
– SPJ Freelance Community Meeting
– SPJ Freelance Community monthly board meeting Aug 10, 2022