Securing steady work

Securing steady work, long term contracts or building up a relationship with an editor in order to get regular work can be a great security blanket for freelancers. In this episode we talk to Mel Stern, freelance journalist, editor, producer, and charity communications consultant and Tufayel Ahmed, a freelance journalist, editor and journalism lecturer about how to do this . The GuestsMel SternTwitter: @melvsternWebsite:https://melstern.wordpress.com/ Tufayel Ahmed Twitter:@tufayelInstagram: @tufayelahmedWebsite: https://www.tufayel.co/Resources and recommendationsOpportunities for journalists to work in the charity sector:  World Vision charity  https://www.worldvision.org.uk/about/jobs/Amnesty International https://www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involvedWork experience scheme at the BBC, including Newsnight: https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships/work-experienceBig Issue The Breakthrough Programme https://www.bigissue.com/press-release/the-big-issue-launches-breakthrough-talent-and-training-programme-for-young-people/Example of Tufayel’s work on pro-wrestling for CNN https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/wrestling-art-photography-orange-crush/index.htmlJune Bellebon and her articles at Gal-Demhttps://gal-dem.com/author/jon-bellebono/Aniefiok Ekpoudom, freelance journalisthttps://aniefiokekpoudom.com/Jason Okundaye, freelance writer https://twitter.com/jasebyjasonhttps://www.instagram.com/blackandgaybackintheday/Freelancing for Journalists is sponsored by Cision.

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Lifting the lid on freelance life. Experienced freelance journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson guide you through everything you need to know about working for yourself. From where to get work, to how to get paid and everything in between. Each episode features two guests who have made freelancing a success. From film reviewers, to travel writers to bitcoin experts and current affairs broadcasters. Packed with trade secrets, top tips and amusing anecdotes this is an unmissable How To guide for anyone interested in freelance journalism life. Contact us via email [email protected] or find us on Facebook and Twitter @freelancingfor @lilycanter @emmajourno. You can find out more about FFJ at our dedicated website here: https://freelancingforjournalists.com/ Love the podcast? Then why not buy us a virtual cuppa here: https://ko-fi.com/freelancingforjournalists Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to get all the latest podcast news plus additional resources: https://tinyurl.com/y6j7kx7d For the full Freelancing for Journalists experience you can purchase our book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 You can also sign up to our freelancing course here: https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/freelance-journalism-online-course/s43/a750959/ And check out our webinar training series here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists We also offer a range of bespoke training packages under the Freelancing for Journalists brand. Email us for details.