Entrepreneurial journalism

This course will cover how to:
• Capitalise on up and coming international trends;
• Develop a strategy around what kind of work to undertake;
• Create and use branding channels for you as a professional effectively;
• Optimally use work you do to market yourself, while keeping clients happy;
• Manage client relationships to maintain your independence;
• Understand the new rules for engaging in freelance and contract work in a global economy;
• Consider crowd funding and other monetisation options;
• Come to grips with the potentials of digital start-ups, and jumping on the bandwagon at the right point;
• Network intelligently;
• Navigate legal and ethical considerations; and,
• Find out more about the available tools and training opportunities.

Don't miss out on this opportunity while Christa is in the country!
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Who should attend:
This one-day course is suitable for freelancers, aspirant independent journalists and journalists and writers who would just like to make a little extra on the side.
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About the facilitator:
Christa Morrison is a new media lecturer and multimedia content producer, teaching emerging news technologies and entrepreneurial journalism at the Sheridan Institute for Technology and Advanced Learning in Toronto, Canada in a Journalism: New Media Program. The programme caters to international graduates, industry professionals in need of retraining and freelancers seeking practical, hands-on training.
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Had something else in mind?
The IAJ are the media training specialists. If you can't find what you're looking for on our website, please contact our Writing Unit Manager, Sandra Roberts on 011 482 4990 or az.gro.jai@etirw to discuss your requirements.

Date: 31 May 2014
Time: 09:00 - 16:00
Venue: Institute for the Advancement of Journalism, Johannesburg

More info:

Institute for the Advancement of Journalism
1 Richmond Forum, Cedar Avenue
Richmond