Livecast panel on internships tomorrow

November 13, 2015 Editor Event cwa canadaunpaid internships

CWA Canada is planning to livestream a panel discussion on internships that's happening tomorrow as part of their Media Workers Forum for students, volunteers and precarious media workers. If you'd like to watch that discussion, you can tune in right here starting tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. EST.

And if you're in Toronto, there's still time to register to attend this day-long training and networking forum.

The event starts at 11 a.m. in the Sears Atrium, George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre (245 Church St.) and also includes a mentorship workshop and a session on building a sustainable career in media.

If you're interested in attending, register today on this Eventbrite page. Food and drinks will be provided for all participants throughout the day.

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Freelancing 101 webinar for members

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Media Worker Forum in Toronto on November 14

November 05, 2015 Editor Event cwa associate memberscwa canadaeventmedia worker forum

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Allie Wilkinson: A “how did you do it?” profile.

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Forum on unpaid internships in Vancouver on November 4

October 28, 2015 Editor Event eventinternshipsunpaid internships

Unpaid work has become increasingly normalized over the past few years. Internships are seen as valuable opportunities that offer a way for workers -- especially younger ones -- to break into many different industries. But they are also insecure, lacking in oversight and potentially exploitative. Where should we draw the line on unpaid…

Follow the Money: How to Find Clients & Structure Deals for Freelance Success

October 27, 2015 Editor Advice advicefreelance compensationmarketing yourself

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Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Oct 20-26

October 26, 2015 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 cancels evening tablet editions [J-Source] Postmedia targets cost-cutting as it seeks new revenue streams [Globe and Mail] New research:…