Fighting private radio’s “culture of fear”

June 14, 2012 Editor News canadian media guildcollective actionmaritime broadcasting systemmbs radionegotiationstrouble spotsvideo

The employees of MBS Radio in Saint John just want a contract.

Watch the video, read about the Canadian Media Guild's negotiations with Maritime Broadcasting System on behalf of its employees, follow the campaign on Facebook and if you're inclined to lend your support, send a message to MBS Radio owner Robert Pace.

Via CMG.ca.

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer June 4–10, 2012

June 10, 2012 Editor News newsoff the wire

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: Best practices guide for magazine industry to be discussed at MagNet [Masthead] (via @jaclynlaw) Kobo online self-publishing tool gives aspiring…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 28–June 3, 2012

June 03, 2012 Editor News newsoff the wire

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: Postmedia cuts jobs, print editions, adds paywalls: The roundup and reaction [J-Source] (via @natalieturvey) 5 questions to ask before you start to…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 22–27, 2012

May 27, 2012 Editor News newsoff the wire

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: Five questions for award-winning photojournalist Peter Bregg [J-Source] Lament for a national blogosphere [Globe & Mail] Writers’ Union of Canada…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 14–21, 2012

May 21, 2012 Editor News newsoff the wire

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: Postmedia’s Ottawa bureau cuts ‘devastating’ as media re-evaluate role in online world [The Hill Times online] (via @howellspace) Tight money…

Does everyone hate young journalists?

May 18, 2012 Editor News bert archerjohn mcgrathjournalism schoolmargaret wentementoringopenfiletim knightyoung journalists

Writing for OpenFile Toronto, John McGrath notes (with alarm) a new trend: more experienced journalists pointing the finger at the young'uns for all sorts of problems with their industry. He points out recent articles by Margaret Wente, Bert Archer, and Tim Knight (1, 2, 3...it's a trend) that call out young journalists for a) going to journalism…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 7–13, 2012

May 13, 2012 Editor News newsoff the wire

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: Jan Wong dishes on depression in the workplace [Maclean's] Postmedia signs three-year deal with The Canadian Press [Steve Ladurantaye] Huffington…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 30–May 6, 2012

May 06, 2012 Editor News newsoff the wire

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: Advertisers buy 'great ideas': CAJ magazine panelist [Masthead] And the 35th anniversary National Magazine Award nominees are… [National Magazine…

New York State considers legislation to help freelancers with deadbeat clients

May 02, 2012 Editor News deadbeatsfreelance lifefreelancers uniongetting paidinvoicingnew yorksuccess stories

When an unpaid invoice is gathering dust, and numerous emails, phone calls, threatening letters and even "F*ck you. Pay me" hasn't worked, where is a jilted freelancer to turn?Our friends south of the border are hoping that they can turn to their government for backup, reports the Star. New York State’s legislative assembly has passed legislation…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 23–29, 2012

April 29, 2012 Editor News newsoff the wire

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: Federal scientists closely monitored during polar conference [CBC News] (via @cmgveep) Three Canadians nominated for Commonwealth Book Prize…