Remaking Cultural Relations panel discussion in Toronto
Toronto freelancers may be interested in a book launch and panel discussion about the socio-economic conditions of creative and cultural work scheduled for this Saturday, March 29th from 7-9 p.m. at A Space Gallery. The event, called “Remaking Cultural Relations: Artistic Livelihoods and Collective Alternatives“ will explore art and precarious labour with the release of two books. […]
CMG Freelance members invited to apply to attend CMG Convention
CMG Freelance is inviting active members to join the group of delegates attending the CMG Convention in Toronto this year, May 23-25. We have three delegate positions that will be selected through an application process. We’re especially interested in applications from our newest, non-CBC freelancers. Travel, accommodation and per diems are all covered by the […]
Freelance Friday #2: How to value your work
The second in the Canadian Media Guild’s Freelance Friday workshop series is coming up next week in Toronto. This time, the topic is Freelance Contracts: How to value your work, get it in writing and get paid. CMG staff rep Keith Maskell will explore the nuts and bolts of freelance contracts and will give participants the tools they […]
CMG launching Freelance Fridays in 2014
Good news, Toronto area freelancers: the Canadian Media Guild is launching a new series of monthly freelance-oriented workshops. Freelance members of the CMG are invited to Freelance Fridays, a series of free workshops that will take a closer look at some of the nuts and bolts of freelancing. Just in time for tax season, the […]
ACJA Hosts Résumé Clinic for Young Aspiring Journalists
by Elliot Chan Competition is stiff for most career choices and journalism is no different. So, in the same way we keep our body in contending shape by going to the gym, we must do the same for our application package. We must work out our résumé, analyze our cover letter, and develop an […]
Vancouver resume and demo reel clinic this Saturday
Young Vancouver journalists will have the opportunity to get get some personal feedback on their resumes from media professionals this coming Saturday, October 19th. The mentorship session, hosted by the Asian Canadian Journalists Association, is open to all students and early-career journalists. The event will include a presentation on demo reels, one-on-one time with a media […]
The Freelancer’s Toolbox: Vancouver Session 1
Friday, November 1st 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Vancouver Public Library, The Morris J. Wosk Boardroom 350 West Georgia Street The Canadian Media Guild Freelance Branch cordially invites you to take part in a day-long seminar designed to help you succeed as an independent content producer. We know that it can be difficult to […]
Yes We Are Worthy, Storified
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Life’s a pitch (but freelancers together are stronger)
It was a packed house last night for the freelance panel discussion, “Yes We Are Worthy: Making it in the freelance world.” At the event on the University of Toronto campus, a roomful of freelancers swapped business cards and battle stories. We also received some sound advice from the panelists: writers Ann Douglas and Andrew […]
A few tickets left for Yes, We Are Worthy
There are only a few tickets left for next Tuesday’s panel discussion in Toronto, Yes, we are worthy: making it in the freelance world. Award-winning journalist and humourist Andrew Clark has been added to the panel, which also includes bestselling author Ann Douglas and media labour researcher Nicole Cohen. The panelists will discuss the challenges of freelancing and look at […]
