Next CBC Doc Makers deadline March 5

February 06, 2019 Editor Event audiocbcdoc makerseventradio freelancingthe doc project

Audio freelancers, the next deadline for CBC Radio's Doc Makers mentorship program is March 5. There are three programs accepting applications: the Doc Mentorship Program, the Current's Advanced Doc Maker Program and the Emerging Indigenous Doc Maker Program.

CBC employees, temps, and experienced Canadian audio freelancers are invited to pitch sound-rich, unique stories to the programs. If your application is successful, you'll be paired with a mentor who will help you put your documentary together. Mentors are associated with a variety of CBC programs, including The Sunday Edition, Ideas, and Now or Never.

For more information about the three programs and what they're looking for, check out CBC's Doc Makers website. The site also has plenty of advice on a wide variety of audio documentary-related topics, including focusing a pitch, interviewing, and telling stories with sound.

If you have questions about the program, you can email docmentorships@cbc.ca.

Post-holiday freelancer meet-up in Vancouver January 29

January 22, 2019 Editor Event eventfreelance meet-upmedia mixer

Vancouver-area freelancers, come and meet some colleagues for a freelancers’ social night on Tuesday January 29th at 5:30 p.m. at Red Racer Taphouse (formerly Central City Brewing at 871 Beatty St). CMG Freelance members and non-members are all welcome. Get away from your desk and join us for a drink and some conversation with other…

Submissions open for the 2019 National Magazine Awards

December 18, 2018 Editor Event awardsnational magazine awardsnational magazine awards foundation

If you've written a great piece of magazine journalism this year, the time has come to make a submission to the National Magazine Awards. If your publisher isn't planning to submit your work, you can submit it yourself -- and the awards foundation even offers freelancers a discount on entry fees.The Freelancer Support Fund offers a 50 percent…

Story Board is eight today!

November 22, 2018 Editor Event canadian media guildcmg freelance

Happy birthday to us! Eight years ago today, CMG Freelance and the Canadian Writers Group launched this blog with the intention of sharing information and building a sense of community among Canadian freelancers.Since then, we've published nearly 1300 posts that serve as a resource for independent creators across Canada.Story Board's first post…

2019 Dalton Camp Award deadline December 1

November 21, 2018 Editor Event awarddalton camp awardevent

The deadline for the 2019 Dalton Camp Award is fast approaching. The annual essay competition is open to submissions until Friday, December 1 at 8 p.m. EST. The competition offers prizes for the best essay or essays about the link between democracy and the media in Canada.The competition is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Essays…

November media mixer in Toronto

November 13, 2018 Editor Event cwa canadaeventmedia mixer

Toronto-area freelancers, media workers and students, it's getting darker and chillier out there, but CWA Canada is holding a social event that will brighten up your November. Come out to Craft Kitchen (410 Adelaide St W, just west of Spadina) on Tuesday, November 20 from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm for a free media mixer with complimentary snacks and…

Webinar: State Your Worth

November 07, 2018 Editor Event annika reinhardtnegotiatingwebinar

Whether you're a new freelancer wondering how to price your services or an experienced contractor looking to boost your income, CMG Freelance's next webinar will help you determine what you're worth.Understanding where to start (or sometimes re-start) when it comes to rate setting can be a painful undertaking--but it doesn’t have to be.Join us…

Factual TV/Cineflix class action Q&A and webinar

November 06, 2018 Editor Event cmgeventfactual tvfairness in factualwebinar

If you work in factual TV and are wondering what's going on with the class action lawsuit against Cineflix Canada, you'll have the opportunity to find out more about it and ask questions next week.The Canadian Media Guild is holding an interactive webinar and Q&A for anyone interested in finding out more about this legal action. It's scheduled…

Montreal media mixer October 15

October 10, 2018 Editor Event eventmedia mixermontreal

Montreal-area media workers, freelancers and students are invited to a free social night and networking event on Monday October 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sun Life Building, 7th Floor, Salon III (1155 Rue Metcalfe).Come and join us for a free drink and snacks and get to know some of the other media workers in the city. The event is free to…

Urban Worker Project’s Freelancing 101 series running this month in Vancouver

October 01, 2018 Editor Event eventurban worker project

Vancouver freelancers, mark your calendars for a series of workshops that will help you get a handle on your taxes and finances. The Urban Worker Project has teamed up with Vancity Credit Union to offer a series of hands-on workshops this month called "Freelance Contracting 101: Survive and Thrive in the New Economy."New and veteran freelancers…