New: I talked to some staffers who are currently in Condé Nast 'purgatory,' on a provisional layoffs list but doing 'centralized' work spanning brands until their union and management eventually come to an agreement hollywoodreporter.com/business/busin…

Finally read the Uri Berliner piece on NPR biasand I'm baffled by how little the enormous media controversy it spawned has resulted in scrutiny of its claims for factual accuracy. There are significant problems with the piece including obvious, verifiable falsehoods

We're thrilled to announce that our own Katherine X Lewis 雪 怡 (she/her) will be among the honorees at MMCA's 2024 #Sheroes in Media Awards for her work in championing diversity in media and journalism!

Thank you so much for your support of The Institute for Independent Journalists and our mission: sustainability for freelance journalists of color. So honored to be recognized among this accomplished group of women! Thanks MMCA

In today's URL Careers newsletter we get advice from Katherine X Lewis 雪 怡 (she/her) on how to maintain hope after a layoff. What helped during your job search?

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#careercoaching #recruitment #jobs

This *was* the job of a human artist.

And a big congratulations to Katherine X Lewis 雪 怡 (she/her), founder of The Institute for Independent Journalists, for also being selected by @mmcadc! 🎉 #AAJAExcellence

Feeling SO humbled to be honored among these formidable agents of change in journalism leadership, philanthropy, and support. Thank you MMCA and see you all soon!

With each heartbreaking layoff announcement, hundreds of journalists are asking themselves: Will I be able to stay in this field?

Katherine X Lewis 雪 怡 (she/her) writes that in this turbulent moment, journalists can embrace the possibility of diverse career paths.
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It's not too late to register for tomorrow's The Institute for Independent Journalists webinar on managing risk as a freelancer. Learn now to protect your health, finances, career and retirement with experts Rafael L Espinal Jr. of Freelancers Union Cheryl Davis of The Authors Guild and Mythili Sampathkumar

Hope to see you there!

What a gr8 “DATA ON DIVERSITY IN JOURNALISM” panel 2day!
Thnx to The Institute for Independent Journalists 4 having me @ 2024 #Freelance #Journalism #Conference
Honor to share virtual stage w/& learn from Cara Reedy/Disabled Journalists Association; #TenureTrackHustle/@northeastern; Katherine X Lewis 雪 怡 (she/her) /IIJ!
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Spent the last 10 hours working on this and am so excited. It's going to be great!! #freelance #journalism Writers of Color Join us?

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Some things shared and learned at #kmf : my mea culpa from decades in msm, why I invoke Frederick Douglass at journo conferences, why we’re for profit at URL Media and Epicenter NYC (white guys need not defend seeming power and $ but it’s ok, I got this)
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Still no viable alternative to Twitter for sharing freelance opps, but I'm seeing/sharing staff & full-time job posts on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lygianavarr…

Only 5 more hours to register for the best freelance journalism conference of the year, at this low rate! Join us for your roadmap to financially and emotionally sustainable freelancing.

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NEWS: WAMU has shut down DCist.

We need more true stories like this & conversations on journalism careers and the impact of layoffs! Brava Monica & the 𝚙𝚊𝚕𝚊𝚋𝚛𝚊. team for this vulnerable and important piece.

Journalists can’t do our best work when we’re burned out, stressed or scared.