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An education, professional development, and mutual support organization for independent journalists, focusing on BIPOC. Our mission is financial and emotional sustainability for independent journalists of color.

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@mongabay.com launched in '99 with a focus on the world’s rainforests. They have since expanded into a global newsroom, and now, editor Latoya Abulu is looking for freelancers in the U.S. and Canada. Hear more on the Freelance Journalism podcast: youtu.be/oJiDyWJ9HPI
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
PCMag Managing Editor Alan Henry wants cybersecurity reporting from people with unique perspectives. On the Freelance Journalism Podcast, he shares more about how to pitch PCMag: bit.ly/4iGK6a5
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
You don’t need experience covering Long COVID to write for the Sick Times. Co-founders Miles Griffis and Betsy Ladyzhets are open to pitches from all kinds of reporters. Learn more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: bit.ly/45Obhfa
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Stories about how Indigenous communities navigate environmental change are usually full of complexity. @mongabay.com 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
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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 latest episode of the Freelance Journalism Podcast: youtu.be/oJiDyWJ9HPI
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Reporting a story for High Country News is a “rigorous” process, says Sunnie Clahchischiligi, Indigenous affairs editor. Writers should expect multiple edits and prepare for a thorough fact check. Learn more on the Freelance Journalism Podcast: tinyurl.com/4xnjxkw6
November 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Freelancer Adriana Lacy has carved out a niche for herself as a social media and audience development expert. On the Freelance Journalism Podcast, she explains how her agency works with news organizations to enhance their reach. bit.ly/44n2oHp
November 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM