Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Jan 21-27

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 around the web:

• How to safeguard your mental health as a journalist [Journo Resources]
• Local news outlets can fill the media trust gap – but the public needs to pony up [J-Source]
• National Observer staff officially unionized with CWA Canada [CWA Canada]
• Why You Need To Create A Year In Review For Your Career [Forbes]
• How to master time management once and for all [Freelancers Union]
• Welcome Aboard Our Newest Rollercoaster: The Freelancer [New Yorker]
• A writer’s guide to building an online presence [The Writer]
• Gut Check: Working With a Sensitivity Reader [Open Notebook]
• Gender equity issues in Canadian journalism persist at end of decade [J-Source]
• 7 tips for being a happy and successful remote worker [Freelancers Union]

Recently on Story Board:

• Tom Hanson photojournalism award open for entries: Canadian photojournalists with less than five years of experience can now apply for the annual award. This six-week paid internship at The Canadian Press head office in Toronto will take place between April and September 2020.

Spot a story you think we should include in next week's Off the Wire? Email the link to editor@thestoryboard.ca or tweet us at @storyboard_ca.