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Freelance journalism is a tough gig, but it can also be one of the most rewarding. Led by established freelance journalist Abigail Edge, this online course will teach you everything you need to know about the nuts and bolts of freelance writing. Throughout the four-week course, you'll have the opportunity to submit to a virtual…
We're in the middle of a pandemic and it can be tough to motivate yourself as a freelancer, particularly in situations like this. Or maybe you've just been laid off and aren't sure what to do next. Come learn how to set goals that will propel you toward the career and life that you want.…
At all levels, the Canadian economy is taking a hit amid this global pandemic. Even with federal and provincial governments providing unprecedented measures to help support workers, families and businesses, the scenarios for what a recovery might look like—and when—vary greatly. Join award-winning journalist Heather Scoffield, economics columnist and Ottawa bureau chief for the Toronto…
Are you currently searching for a summer or post-graduation job? We understand that the job search poses new and unique challenges for Journalism students and new graduates at this time. We are here to help! Join Emma Hartley (Career Education Specialist, FCAD Careers) to learn how to put together an effective job search action plan…
Canadian journalist Lydia Perović argues that “the quality and quantity of punishments for expressed opinions or aesthetic choices are different than just a handful of years ago” and asks if we are moving to a future in which hate speech is seen in every disagreement and the autonomy of science and art are abandoned. How…
Join our pop-up session on Thursday: A step-by-step guide to writing a kickass news story.
A workshop for upcoming and recent journalism graduates who are freaking out about their job prospects.
This first-ever cyber CAJ awards ceremony will be hosted by the incredible Vicky Mochama. Nominees are invited to attend the Zoom party and recipients will be invited to make a short acceptance speech (30 seconds) live on the call. The event will be live streamed on Facebook for everyone else to watch. We will also…
With a pandemic and economic crisis, we need good journalism as much as ever. Media companies are fighting distrust, disinformation, and a breakdown of traditional funding. Jared Hohlt, editor of Slate magazine, will be sitting with Nicholas Thompson, editor in chief of Wired, discussing the state of journalism as it is now and as it will be in the future.
In the first of our new summer author events, Sunday Times chief correspondent Christina Lamb talks to WIJ chair Eleanor Mills about her latest book, the first major account to address the scale of sexual assault in modern conflict. Christina has won many major awards for her books and work as a foreign correspondent reporting…