NPCJI to host virtual, half-day conference for freelance journalists on Aug. 15

The National Press Club Journalism Institute is holding an online conference on the business of freelancing on Aug. 15 from noon to 4:15 p.m. ET.

 The virtual event will include an array of panels, delving into the current state of the freelance market, do’s and don’ts when it comes to pitching stories to editors, what to keep in mind from a legal perspective when you’re an independent journalist, and more. The afternoon will feature combined sessions applicable to all freelancers as well as separate tracks catered to those who are new to freelancing and those who are longtime independent journalists.

 Attendees will hear from editors at The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, Forbes and NABJ’s Black News & Views along with several freelance journalists themselves.

 The program will be recorded. Tickets are $25 for National Press Club members and students and $35 for non-members. You can register here.

 To see the full schedule and speaker list, click here.

 If you have any questions, please contact Allison Prang, the Institute’s program development coordinator, at [email protected].