Here’s a short Storify from today’s workshop on freelancing. Thanks to everyone who attended! http://t.co/CKTFPNmhaJ
— SPJ Rio Grande (@SPJRioGrande) April 27, 2014
WRITERS | REPORTERS | PHOTOGRAPHERS | BLOGGERS | TRAVELERS | STUDENTS
You can be a successful independent storyteller. We’ll show you how. The Society of Professional Journalists Rio Grande Chapter and SPJ UNM Student Chapter invite you to their half-day workshop, “Building a Successful Freelance Career.” Learn what editors are looking for right now, and how to sell them your work. Visit with top editors and independent journalists from around New Mexico, including the Albuquerque Journal, Santa Fe Reporter, Albuquerque Business First, Daily Lobo, NM In Depth and others.
Building A Successful Freelance Career Workshop
Saturday, April 26, 2014
10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
UNM Communications and Journalism Building (map)
Program Highlights
Pitch it. Shoot it. Write It. Sell it.
Panelists share their ideas on what it takes to build a successful career as an independent journalist. There will be plenty of time for questions.
Life’s a Trip.
Travel journalists Judith Fein and Paul Ross have been around the world. They’ve sold their stories to the Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Dallas Morning News, National Geographic Traveler, the Jerusalem Post, Hemisphere, Islands, New Mexico Magazine, Travel Age West, Organic Spa, and Spirituality and Health. Hear their ideas on pitching national news organizations.
Speed networking lunch.
Spend one-on-one time with top local editors. We’ll share the pizza, salad and drinks. You share your business cards.
Bold Goals.
Professional organizer Miriam Ortiz y Pino shares her amazing tips on how to eliminate distractions, prioritize routines, and achieve your goals.
