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Monthly Meeting | Supporting Freelance Investigative Journalism in Chicago

  • 08 Nov 2022
  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Zoom

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PLEASE NOTE: Due to the speaker's necessary change of travel plans, plus it being Election Day, the meeting will be held on Zoom, rather than in person.

The Fund for Investigative Journalism,  a 54-year-old national organization that provides grants and other support directly to journalists, is expanding its work in Chicago, given the shifting local media landscape and the clear need.

Eric Ferrero, the Fund’s Executive Director, will share more about the resources the organization has for independent/freelance journalists in Chicago — and he will also engage the group in discussion about other resources that independent journalists in Chicago need. 

Types of resources/support offered by the Fund include regular free training sessions via Zoom by industry leaders on various topics and reporting techniques, such as building source relationships and developing investigative podcasts. The Fund also offers free legal assistance for those receiving grants, as well as free editorial mentorship (where the Fund pairs them with top journalists to provide feedback and guidance at the outset, midway through, and toward the end of reporting).

This is intended to be an open, two-way dialogue to help IWOC members learn about all the resources that are available and to help the Fund for Investigative Journalism learn more about what members want and need from organizations like it.

Registration

IWOC AND IWOSC MEMBERS

Admission is free for IWOC and IWOSC members. [NOTE TO MEMBERS: Please do not register on this event page. You will automatically be sent the Zoom registration link.]

NON-MEMBERS

Admission for non-members is $10 (USD). To register, simply click the Register button on this page. Upon confirmation of payment, you will soon receive the Zoom registration link information. Registration closes at 5:30 p.m. Central on Tuesday, November 8.

Meeting Membership Sign-up Discount

Non-members are eligible for a 10% discount on their first year of IWOC membership with a coupon code available at the meeting!

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