Mentoring

In this episode we speak to two young freelance journalists about the value of finding a mentor.Jessica Morris, who is studying for her NCTJ Diploma and MA in Journalism, talks about how having a great mentor has advanced her career. Asyia Iftikhar, founder of the Young Journalist Community, discusses how to build a great relationship with your mentor.  The GuestsJessica Morris @_Jess_Morris jessmorrisportfolio.com Asyia Iftikhar @asyiaiftikharResourcesFreelancing for Journalists Journalism Work Experience Initiativehttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists/476449/Young Journalist Community Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535/Young Journalist Community mentor scheme https://www.facebook.com/groups/330881737884535/mentorship_applicationNCTJ diversity fund JDF https://www.nctj.com/Journalism-Diversity-FundThe Freelance Parent newsletterhttp://cathufton.com/the-freelance-parent/And Jess’s guest newsletter for The Freelance Parenthttps://cathufton.substack.com/p/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-student-parentWomen in Journalism mentor scheme for women who have been in the industry for 2-5yrs https://womeninjournalism.co.uk/mentoring/John Schofield mentoring for early career journalists https://johnschofieldtrust.org.uk/face-to-face-mentoring-for-early-career-journalists/Journo Resources information about a range of mentoring schemeshttps://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-mentoring-journalist-mentor/The Second Source mentorship scheme http://www.thesecondsource.co.uk/the-second-source-mentorship-scheme/The University of Sheffield mentor schemehttps://www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/new/student/explore/mentorFreelancing for Journalists is sponsored by The ResponseSource Journalist Enquiry Service which connects you, the journalist, with PRs and organisations to secure expert comment, case studies and information for independent editorial, free of charge. ResponseSource puts you in touch with experts and PR contacts across all sectors, saving you hours of research and helping you meet your deadlines.

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Lifting the lid on freelance life. Experienced freelance journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson guide you through everything you need to know about working for yourself. From where to get work, to how to get paid and everything in between. Each episode features two guests who have made freelancing a success. From film reviewers, to travel writers to bitcoin experts and current affairs broadcasters. Packed with trade secrets, top tips and amusing anecdotes this is an unmissable How To guide for anyone interested in freelance journalism life. Contact us via email freelancingforjournalists@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter @freelancingfor @lilycanter @emmajourno. You can find out more about FFJ at our dedicated website here: https://freelancingforjournalists.com/ Love the podcast? Then why not buy us a virtual cuppa here: https://ko-fi.com/freelancingforjournalists Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to get all the latest podcast news plus additional resources: https://tinyurl.com/y6j7kx7d For the full Freelancing for Journalists experience you can purchase our book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 You can also sign up to our freelancing course here: https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/freelance-journalism-online-course/s43/a750959/ And check out our webinar training series here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists We also offer a range of bespoke training packages under the Freelancing for Journalists brand. Email us for details.