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Reuters backs multimedia journalism co-operative for Berlin Wall coverage

The Berlin Project will experiment with tools for next generation online journalism, says leader


STV seeks new online writing talent in columnist competition

Winner will receive six-month paid contract to write for stv.tv


PCG to survey freelancers for National Freelance Day

Online questionnaire seeks freelance journalists' views on the industry and their successes


A return to freelancing: Caroline White on retraining for a digital age

White tells us what she thinks of our training courses from a freelancer's perspective


Freelancer of the fortnight: Robert Bluffield, UK

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Robert Bluffield is a photographer, writer and researcher currently based in Milton Keynes


Q&A The Arts Desk: Journalist collective aims to create 'new horizon for arts journalism'

Leading arts writers and photographers have come together to launch new site


National Geographic International Photography Contest deadline looms

Entrants have until the end of October to enter global competition


Current TV seeks freelancers to boost UK videojournalism team

Online and cable news channel looking for contributors to its Vanguard programming


British College of Journalism launches online-only course in freelance journalism

Distance learning programme aims to train freelancers and find paid work


Freelancer of the fortnight: Mat Court, UK

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Mat Court is a features writer based in Spain


Freelance Frontline: Updates from Simone Castello, Nicolas Ritoux and the PCG

News and updates from freelance journalists in the field


Freelancers represented in race for NUJ mag editorship

Candidates for editor of union magazine line up


What next for Manchester Evening News' last staff photographer?

Mark Waugh tells Journalism.co.uk about plans ahead and his thoughts on the industry's future


National Freelancers Day announces speakers for online event

Free webcast will look at future of freelancing in the workplace


UCLAN prepares for second round of multimedia training for freelancers

Infuze scheme will offer paid placements and digital media training to 10 freelancers


Freelancer of the fortnight: Kate Corney, UK

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Kate Corney is a features writer based in Swansea, UK


Chinese media clamouring for attention, but the West is not interested

Publications will need shift in ideology, not just language, to grab the world's attention


Photographers to boycott Guardian on 'day of rest' in rights protest

Following changes to GNM's T&Cs, NUJ announces designated day of action


Free human rights guide launched to help improve reporting

Media Trust advice available to journalists in print or online


Freelance Frontline: News and updates from freelancers in the field

Freelancers Stephen Maughan, Mark Joyella and Vik Iyer discuss their latest projects


NUJ to form first photographers' branch in union's history

NUJ National Executive Committee votes for new London Photographers' branch


Online discussion planned to mark National Freelancers Day

PCG event will explore freelancers' role in changing workplaces


Freelancer of the fortnight: Robert Ormerod, UK

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Robert Ormerod specialises in photojournalism and is currently based in the UK


Freelance focus: Debate and discussion at London's new magazine club

Journalism.co.uk talks to journalism student and freelancer Katie Rintoul about her new venture


Freelancers wanted for annual awards

Freelancers invited to enter Freelancer of the Year Awards 2009


Visual Editors partner freelancers network Beamups for videojournalism training

Journalism.co.uk will report back from four-day programme for budding VJs


Journalist support scheme offered for investigative journalists

Researchers available to help journalists' investigative projects


Freelancers: Let us know what you're working on

Journalism.co.uk wants to hear about your work for a new feature series


Heather Brooke to challenge proposed redaction of MPs' expenses evidence

Committee's handling of inquiry submission 'completely undemocratic', says campaigning investigative journalist


Freelancer of the fortnight: Julian Owen, UK

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Julian Owen specialises in music journalism and is currently based in the UK


Freelancers question Scott Trust principles in photography 'rights grab' demonstration

Protester asks whether group's actions conflict with 'core purpose' of trust


NUJ meeting to help freelancers clinch book deal

Union announces details of September advice session


Freelancers bear brunt of high accountancy fees, says new online service

Crunch.co.uk founder Darren Fell talks to Journalism.co.uk about making tax simple for freelancers


Freelancer of the fortnight: Sophie McAdam, UK

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Sophie McAdam is currently based in the UK


Making a living: Changing business models for news photographers

What's the impact of news titles' budget-cuts and contract changes? One photographer's view


Freelancers do not need 'blanket employment benefits', says PCG

NUJ's campaign for redundancy pay rights is 'deeply unhelpful', says public affairs head


NUJ photographers launch campaign against Guardian 'rights grab'

Freelancers asked to sign petition against end of reuse fees


Meet the Trainers: Martin Cloake - How to pitch and market a book

Journalism.co.uk talks to Cloake about his course aimed at anyone who is planning to, or currently, writing a book


How to: be a successful freelancer (part three) - Negotiating the rate you want

Advice on getting started, getting commissioned and getting paid


Freelancer of the fortnight: Mark Smulian, UK

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Mark Smulian specialises in local government and is currently based in London


Journalism students must seek new opportunities in online marketplace, say industry experts

"There are very few jobs going, but that doesn't mean there's no opportunity," says Guardian's Joseph Harker


MPs back redundancy pay for freelance journalists

NUJ takes campaign for better statutory rights for freelance journalists to parliament


Freelance journalist seeks support for local youth news project

Brighton local Claire Rowe talks to Journalism.co.uk about setting up the Beventeen Bulletin


Freelancers face new terms from Herald Group

Reports suggest freelancers must agree to terms to get work with titles


Freelancer of the fortnight: Amy Watkins, UK

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Amy Watkins specialises in travel and is currently based in the UK


Daniel Pearl Awards open for entries

Prize will recognise outstanding investigative journalism


Advertorial: An open invitation to journalists

How journalists can make the most of Allvoices' international reporting network


How to: be a successful freelancer (part two) - Talking to editors on the phone

A guide to selling your journalistic ideas effectively


Freelancer of the fortnight: Kim Gurney, Johannesburg, South Africa

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Kim Gurney specialises in business and current affairs and is currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa


NUJ launches awareness campaign for freelance rights

July 2009 named NUJ freelance month


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