Journalism & Media

May 13, 2021

How to Start and Succeed at Freelance Journalism

Tune into a webinar with freelance multimedia reporter Melissa Noel, moderated by International Center for Journalists' Global Forum Community Manager Paul Adepoju. Learn how to pitch across borders, carve out your niche/beats, develop relationships with editors, negotiate contracts, more. 10:00 a.m. ET.

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BC Hydro, BC Ordered To Release Secret Site C Dam Docs To First Nations

"A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered BC Hydro and the B.C. government to release secret Site C dam financial and safety documents to West Moberly First Nations, but the public will not be permitted to see the information."

Source: The Narwhal, 05/07/2021
September 6, 2021

DEADLINE: Terrain.org's 12th Annual Contests in Poetry, Nonfiction and Fiction

Calling all creative writers whose muse is ecology: Contests in Poetry, Nonfiction and Fiction are now open for submissions. This year the grand prize in each genre is $1,000 each, plus $100 for each finalist. Open to new and experienced authors and artists alike. The cost to submit is $20. Deadline is September 6.

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#SEJSpotlight: Maxine Joselow, Climate Law Reporter, E&E News

Meet SEJ member Maxine Joselow! Maxine is a reporter for E&E News, an environmental publication in Washington, D.C. within the POLITICO newsroom. Many of her stories focus on lawsuits filed by states, cities and counties against the oil and gas industry over its alleged deception about the dangers of global warming.

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"Leaked Docs: Gas Industry Secretly Fights Electrification"

"In public, Eversource Energy likes to tout its carbon neutrality goals and its investments in offshore wind. But officials from New England's largest utility struck a different tone during an industry presentation in mid-March. Instead of advocating for lower emissions, company officials outlined a defensive strategy for preserving the use of natural gas for years to come."

Source: E&E News, 05/04/2021
March 31, 2025

DEADLINE: Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards

The annual Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards will honor excellent reporting on critical dimensions of the climate story. Open to journalists worldwide, on any beat. No entry fee. Deadline: Mar 31, 2025.

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October 19, 2023 to October 21, 2023

Metcalf Institute's Inclusive SciComm Symposium

This biennial symposium, which will be held virtually this year, is an international convening of practitioners, trainers, researchers, educators, funders and others who work across diverse disciplines and settings to prioritize inclusion, equity and intersectionality in all forms of science communication. Oct 19-21, 2023.

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