15 online communities for journalists you should know about

Online communities are among the best sources for journalists to broaden their network and stay up-to-date with the latest media news, tips and jobs.

For freelancers or remote workers alike, they are also a great place to turn for advice, conversation and a bit of banter.

Here are 15 active and interesting groups for journalists to check out across a range of different platforms. We also put the number of members (where publicly available) at the time of writing (February 2026) so you have a rough idea of their size.

It is self-defeating to try to keep track of them all – online communities should assist your job as a journalist, not prevent you from doing it – so pick two or three that are most relevant to you and focus your attention there.

LinkedIn for Journalists | 136k

A rich vein of opportunities for jobs, grants, freelance gigs, journo requests, events, open pitches and so on

/r/journalism (Reddit) | 166k

Resources, best practices and industry updates from a cross-section of news professionals

JournalismUK (LinkedIn) | 3.9k

Us! Exchange ideas, share opportunities and forge new connections

The Audiencers Community (WhatsApp) | 620 (main English-speaking channel), 370 (main French-speaking channel)

A range of communities in a range of languages. Debates and discussions around audience-centric strategies.

Planet Splice (Slack) | 900

A range of channels to share best bylines, grant funding opportunities and even pictures of your pets

Young Journalist Network | 980

Co-ordinating event meet-ups, mentorship opportunities and career accelerators for emerging journalists

#mojofest group (Facebook) | 7.5k

Tips and tech support for mobile journalists

News Products Alliance (Slack) | 3k

An ideal place for news product thinkers to give - and give back - inspiration and insight

The Society of Freelance Journalists (Slack) | 4k

Advice, solidarity, gigs and tips for self-employed journalists

Freelancing for Journalists (Facebook) | 8.7k

"Lifting the lid" on what it takes to be a freelancer today

Mediastrong | Just launched

Paid membership (£12/month), monthly meet-ups and resources for under-pressure journalists

The Neurodiverse Journalism Community (Facebook) | 1.3k

A place of understanding for neurodivergent media professionals

LQBTQ+ Journalism Network (Facebook) | 410

Support and shared experiences for those identifying as LGBTQ+

We Are Black Journos (LinkedIn) | 910

Black journalists find belonging and opportunities here

JournalismAI Connect (Slack) | undisclosed

Accepted via application only, empowering media professionals to use AI responsibly

Did we miss your favourite group? Let us know in the comments or get in touch with the team.

Note: This article was originally published on 15 July 2015 by Abigail Edge, it has been updated over the years. The latest update was on 12 February by Jacob Granger