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 Entertainment and the Canadian Press. This event has been organized by CWA Canada, the country's only all media union, with 6,000 members at media companies and newspapers coast to coast.

Tickets are free, but please register to reserve your space at this link. This venue is wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.

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