The Institute for Independent Journalists

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

Documented Deputy Editor Clarissa León will work with veteran reporters, but also recent graduates and even students, so long as your reporting is solid and centers immigrant voices. Hear more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/5ZmTc9syRwk

Mongabay editor Latoya Abulu shares what *not* to do when pitching a story on Indigenous communities and the environment. Listen to the whole conversation on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/oJiDyWJ9HPI

After a layoff shook Kavitha Cardoza, she built her own unique niche covering children, poverty, and education, telling stories with curiosity and follow through. Hear more about her journey on the Freelance Journalism Podcast. youtu.be/hhsp-dhJTlw

IIJ leaders Shernay Williams and Katherine Reynolds Lewis tackle frequently asked questions about freelance journalism on the Freelance Journalism Podcast. Tune in for advice on setting rates, finding clients, scoping projects, and much more! youtu.be/d0d1XDMO_gI

Documented appreciates long-form pitches, but Deputy Editor Clarissa León also looks for freelancers who can turn newsy stories quickly. Hear more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/5ZmTc9syRwk

Mongabay editor Latoya Abulu shares what *not* to do when pitching a story on Indigenous communities and the environment. Listen to the whole conversation on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/oJiDyWJ9HPI

Journalist Kavitha Cardoza considers her ongoing reporting crucial to teaching journalism effectively at University of Richmond. “I need to know when I’m editing them,” she says, “what it’s like to get an edit.” Hear the whole conversation on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/hhsp-dhJTlw

After a layoff shook Kavitha Cardoza, she built her own unique niche covering children, poverty, and education, telling stories with curiosity and follow through. Hear more about her journey on the latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast. youtu.be/hhsp-dhJTlw

IIJ leaders Shernay Williams and Katherine Reynolds Lewis tackle the most frequently asked questions about freelance journalism on the Freelance Journalism Podcast. Tune in for advice on setting rates, finding clients, scoping projects, and much more! youtu.be/d0d1XDMO_gI

IIJ leaders Shernay Williams and Katherine Reynolds Lewis tackle frequently asked questions about freelance journalism on the Freelance Journalism Podcast. Tune in for advice on setting rates, finding clients, scoping projects, and much more! youtu.be/d0d1XDMO_gI

To pitch a successful story to Science Friday, keep your ears open for science happening in surprising places–like the screams of heavy metal singers. Hear more advice for pitching Science Friday on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/nupktV_EK5M

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

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

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

@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

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

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

@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

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

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

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

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

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...