Entries open for Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award

January 16, 2019 Editor News awardsfreelance photographyphotographytom hanson photojournalism award

Canadian photojournalists with less than five years of experience can now apply for the tenth annual Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award. This six-week paid internship at The Canadian Press head office in Toronto will take place sometime between April and September 2019.

Students, freelance photographers and photographers employed at regional or non-daily publications are all eligible to apply. The successful applicant will be paid a weekly salary of approximately $875. The winner will also be invited to attend the annual Canadian Journalism Foundation Awards on June 13.

You can submit your application until February 22, 2019. The winner will be selected in March. For more information about the application process, check out this page on the Canadian Journalism Foundation website.

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Jan 8-14

January 13, 2019 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: Media union hails Godfrey’s step down as Postmedia CEO [CWA Canada] Paul Godfrey steps down as Postmedia CEO, will remain executive chair…

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Lessons from Katie Jensen and Vicky Mochama of Vocal Fry Studios

January 10, 2019 Editor Advice advicefreelance lifeimposter syndromenash

By Cara Fox[caption id="attachment_15645" align="alignright" width="248"] (Twitter photo courtesy of @msangelamc)[/caption]If I’m honest, for many years the only thing that kept me from freelancing was the fact that I didn’t feel good enough. No matter how many qualified people told me I was capable, complimented my work and prodded me to keep…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Dec 31-Jan 7

January 06, 2019 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: CBC Non-fiction prize open for entries [CBC Books] 2018 CAJ Awards call for entries [CAJ] Call for entries: 2019 Digital Publishing Awards…

New Year’s Resolution #1: Take Care of Yourself First

January 02, 2019 Editor Advice advicefreelance life

By Christine Peets[caption id="attachment_15629" align="alignright" width="225"] Toronto-based writer Paul Lima[/caption]If you choose to make New Year’s resolutions, you might notice the same themes arising year after year. They often involve trying to be healthier by getting more exercise, eating healthy food, balancing the work/life stuff,…

The 5-Minute Freelancer Q&A #38—Angela Mombourquette

December 27, 2018 Editor Advice 5-minute freelanceradvicedave greber award winnerdave greber freelance writers awardsfreelancer q&a

In this regular feature, Story Board asks Canadian freelancers to share a few details about their work habits and their strategies for navigating the ups and downs of freelance life. Angela Mombourquette is a Halifax-based freelance journalist who has written for such publications as The Walrus, Halifax Magazine, and the Chronicle Herald. She…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Dec 18-24

December 24, 2018 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: National Magazine Awards call for entries [Magazine Awards] Changing public perceptions of mental illness [J-Source] Skill-sharing workshops…

The Born Freelancer Reviews the Zoom H4N Pro Digital Recorder

December 20, 2018 Editor Advice adviceborn freelancerrecording equipmentrecording gearthe born freelancer

This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? We’d love to hear from you in the comments. OK, so nobody will ever accuse me of being an impulse-shopper.I've been looking into buying an up to date portable digital recorder…

Submissions open for the 2019 National Magazine Awards

December 18, 2018 Editor Event awardsnational magazine awardsnational magazine awards foundation

If you've written a great piece of magazine journalism this year, the time has come to make a submission to the National Magazine Awards. If your publisher isn't planning to submit your work, you can submit it yourself -- and the awards foundation even offers freelancers a discount on entry fees.The Freelancer Support Fund offers a 50 percent…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Dec 11-17

December 16, 2018 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: The case for indie news media taking federal dollars [The Tyee] Alberta Press Council to shut its doors [Alberta Press Council] The 2018 CAJ…