Freelance fundamentals for communications, journalism and public relations professionals

Friday, March 25, 2022

Noon 1 p.m. PT

Online


Join us for this two-session workshop to learn everything about freelancing from pitching projects and time management to negotiating rates and taking care of your mental health. 

The first event on Friday, March 25 will feature guest speaker Chandra Thomas Whitfield, an award-winning multimedia journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Essence, Ebony, NBCNews.com, NPR.org and The Huffington Post.

Topics covered will include: 

  • Is freelancing right for you? Questions to ask yourself
  • How your identities can be a great asset when pitching ideas and targeting clients
  • How to get started
  • Where to get started
  • Project ideas
  • Pitching
  • Basic time/project management tips
  • Q&A 

The second event is on April 1, 2022. See details here

This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC Annenberg operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

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