Factual TV workers summer social in Toronto July 19

July 06, 2018 Editor Event eventfactual tvguide to working in canadian factual tv production

If you work in factual TV in the Toronto area you're invited to a social night hosted by the Canadian Media Guild.

This event is scheduled for Thursday, July 19 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Bier Markt King West (600 King St W). The social night is open to all and free to attend but please RSVP on this Eventbrite page. Drinks and snacks will be served.

Come and catch up with colleagues and friends, meet some new ones, and find out what's happening in the industry. The CMG will also have free copies of our Guide to Working in Canadian Factual TV available.

Vancouver freelancer social night June 26

June 12, 2018 Editor Event eventfreelance meet-upmedia mixer

Vancouver-area freelancers, come out and celebrate the start of summer at a casual social evening on Tuesday, June 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Central City Brewpub (871 Beatty St).CMG Freelance members and non-members are all welcome to drop by this semi-regular gathering for drinks, snacks and conversation. It's an opportunity to catch up with…

Freelancers invited to VICE networking event in Toronto June 14

June 06, 2018 Editor Event eventvicevice canada

Freelancers are invited to a VICE networking event in Toronto later this month. VICE Hustle: Editorial happens on Thursday, June 14 from 5 pm to 7 pm at 78 Mowat Avenue. The event will be a chance for freelancers at all stages of their careers to speak with editors and participate in a panel discussion about careers in journalism and…

CMG Freelance mixer in Toronto on Friday May 25

May 22, 2018 Editor Event cmg conventioncmg freelanceeventmedia mixer

Hey Toronto freelancers, CMG Freelance executive members and delegates from across the country are convening in Toronto later this week to take part in the Canadian Media Guild's national biennial convention -- and we'd love to meet you while we're in town.CMG Freelance members and non-members are all invited to an informal, happy hour…

B.C. freelancers invited to participate in Vancity survey

April 19, 2018 Editor Event eventsurveyvancity

Vancity is interested in learning more about the changing nature of work. If you live in B.C. and are a freelance, contract or independent worker, you're invited to participate in the survey the credit union is conducting to try and understand the effect of self-employment on British Columbians.The survey takes about ten minutes to complete and…

Halifax freelancer meet-and-greet April 18

April 03, 2018 Editor Event eventhalifaxmedia mixer

Halifax-area freelancers, mark your calendars: CMG Freelance is hosting a spring meet-and-greet on Wednesday, April 18 at The Marquee Ballroom (2037 Gottingen Street) from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Come and join us for this casual social night where we'll make connections, share ideas and discuss ways we can work together to improve the working lives…

Vancouver media mixer on April 18

March 29, 2018 Editor Event eventmedia mixer

Vancouver media workers, freelancers and journalism students, come out and join us for a free networking event on Wednesday, April 18 at Shebeen Whiskey House (212 Carrall St.) in Gastown from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m. There will be free snacks and drinks on offer as you make connections, test pitches, and share advice with people working (and…

Ottawa Media Mixer on March 20

March 12, 2018 Editor Event eventmedia mixer

Ottawa media workers, freelancers and students, you're invited to a free media mixer later this month. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 20th and head down to Union Local 613 (315 Somerset St W) from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Enjoy free snacks and drinks while you chat with mentors from a wide variety of publishers and broadcasters, including the…

Urban Worker Project Skillshare in Vancouver March 1

February 14, 2018 Editor Event eventfreelance contractsfreelance financesskillshareurban worker project

Vancouver freelancers and independent creative workers, mark your calendars for an Urban Worker Project Skillshare on March 1.This day-long event will feature workshops and roundtables that will help independent workers develop the skills they need to build successful businesses and thrive in the changing world of work.The Skillshare is scheduled…

Winter Media Mixer February 13 in Toronto

January 25, 2018 Editor Event cwa canadaeventfreelance media mixermedia mixer

Toronto-area media students and freelancers, you're invited to a free mixer on Tuesday, February 13 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Watson's (388 Richmond St W).Enjoy free snacks and drinks as you make connections with your colleagues working in the media. There will be mentors from several media outlets in attendance, including VICE, CBC, Corus…