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Applications opened this week for a year-long fellowship that gives a Canadian journalist the opportunity to study and broaden their intellectual horizons at Harvard University. The 2019-2020 Martin Wise Goodman Canadian Nieman Fellowship is open to applications from October 1 to December 1.

Mid-career journalists -- including freelancers, photojournalists, editorial cartoonists, columnists and broadcast producers, are all invited to apply. To be eligible, you must be a Canadian citizen and a working journalist with at least five years of professional media experience. The fellowship includes tuition to Harvard and a stipend for living expenses.

Details about the application requirements are available on the Canadian Nieman's blog. For more information you can email canadiannieman@gmail.com.

To apply for the fellowship, go to the online access portal right here and select "International Nieman Fellowship."

Follow your interests... and ask for more money.Those are the keys to financial success in freelancing, according to Toronto-based freelance journalist David Hayes and investment and lifestyle writer and editor Rita Silvan.The two were part of a panel discussion called “Freelancing Financial Success” at the recent Level Up conference in…
This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? We'd love to hear from you in the comments. I think Sara Tatelman's recent two-parter on liability and insurance for freelancers is a must-read. It is a topic of paramount importance…
Toronto – Members of five of Canada’s largest freelancer associations have banded together to fight against stagnant pay rates and contracts that demand the right to reuse their work for no further pay.The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) Freelance Branch, the Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC), News Photographers Association of…
Toronto-area media workers, freelancers and journalism students are invited to a free networking event and panel discussion on Monday October 1 at Craft Kitchen (410 Adelaide Street West) from 6 to 9 p.m.The theme of the event is Covering Class: Responsible reporting and barriers in journalism. It will feature a panel discussion with Sara…
By Sara TatelmanCongratulations — a new editor is really excited about your pitch, and you’re really excited to get paid to investigate something you care about. All that’s left is to sign the contract. But then you read it, all nine pages, and your heart sinks. The contract requires you to indemnify the publisher against all damages arising…
By Sara Tatelman When Toronto journalist Jesse Brown wanted to break the Jian Ghomeshi story, he knew couldn’t do so on his independent podcast Canadaland. At the time, he didn’t have any libel insurance, and several lawyers told him that while he could take steps to ensure he could win a libel lawsuit, provided he had the funds, there was…
CBC Radio is offering new opportunities this fall for audio freelancers to develop their skills under the guidance of experienced CBC producers.The Doc Mentorship Program, which has been running for the past few years, is open to CBC employees, temps, and experienced Canadian audio freelancers. They program is looking for sound-rich, unique…
by Monte Stewart [caption id="attachment_15176" align="alignright" width="279"] Travel writer Mike Fisher[/caption]Mike Fisher has a decision to make.He is among disgruntled veteran freelancers who say well-paying travel writing opportunities are becoming increasingly rare due to revamped newspaper travel sections with reduced budgets, the…
In this regular feature, Story Board asks Canadian freelancers to share a few details about their work habits and their strategies for navigating the ups and downs of freelance life.  Leanne Allen is an award-winning producer, photographer and actor based in Victoria. She produces a television program called Culture Vulture TV, which…

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