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5qPdZ5wUEarlier this month, the Columbia Journalism Review ran a great post that surveyed two dozen freelancers about the best outlets to work for. It gives a rundown of six publications that freelancers love, offering specific details about pay and editorial style.

Now J-Source editor H.G. Watson wants to create a Canadian version. She put out a call this week for input from Canadian freelancers about this country's best outlets to work for -- whether because of pay, or great editors, or any other reason. She's also looking for people who might be willing to go on the record about why they like freelancing for a particular Canadian media outlet.

If you've got opinions to share, you can email her at hgwatson@j-source.ca.

We're looking forward to seeing the results of her research!

You probably know the feeling. You're out in the world, laptop in tow, with some time to spare between appointments. Or maybe you're on vacation in an unfamiliar city and need a quiet spot where you can get a bit of work done -- preferably somewhere with fast wifi, accessible power outlets and good coffee. But if you don't know the neighbourhood,…
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Toronto journalists and freelancers, mark your calendars for next Thursday, February 9 at 5:30 p.m. for "The Future of Journalism in the Canadian News Media Ecology," a free panel discussion and reception to launch the book Journalism in Crisis: Bridging Theory and Practice for Democratic Media Strategies in Canada.  Panel speakers include Ed…
This post is the tenth in a series called “E-Lancer Writes,” exploring the working conditions, rights and collective organizing strategies of freelance journalists, interns and other low-wage or temporary digital media workers. By Errol SalamonWhen Canadian-based freelancer Katherine O’Brien started working as a web content and blog…
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Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: Discourse Media plans in-depth reporting on six key issues in Canada with new beat structure [Journalism.co.uk] Six key takeaways from the Public…

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