Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 9-15
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Seven students each awarded $10,000 in scholarships [J-Source] Which online skills are journalism bosses expecting from students? [J-Source] 3 really good things that can […]
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 2-8
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: What Justin Brake’s recent win means for press freedom in 2019 [J-Source] SABEW Canada Announces the Finalists for the 5th Annual Best in Business […]
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Mar 26-April 1
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: New Magazines Canada program supports paid interns for members [Magazines Canada] BuzzFeed Canada news staff officially members of Canadian Media Guild [CWA Canada] Court […]
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Mar 19-25
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Government funding for journalism: to what end? [J-Source] Ratification vote next week – CMG-CBC tentative agreement [CMG] Rogers Media is out of magazine business […]
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Mar 12-18
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: How Doug Ford is endangering local news ecosystems [J-Source] Deadline approaching for CBC New Indigenous Voices media training course [CBC] Working as the newsroom’s […]
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Mar 5-11
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Applications now open for the 2019 EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship [J-Source] Facebook Canada announces $2.5 million investment in Canadian news industry [J-Source] CWA Canada […]
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Feb 26-Mar 4
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: CBC Tentative Agreement – Information Package [CMG] Torstar reported $3.1-million Q4 loss, revenue down from year ago [J-Source] Remaining staff struggle to cope after […]
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Feb 20-25
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: What layoffs at Elle Canada, Style at Home and Canadian Living mean for the future of print [J-Source] Alberta Views short fiction contest open […]
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Feb 12-19
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Bail out journalists, not their bosses [J-Source] Workers at BuzzFeed declare intention to unionize [Globe and Mail] BuzzFeed Canada staff file to unionize [CWA […]
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Feb 5-11
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Let’s talk about rates, baby! [PWAC Toronto] More devastating cuts at The Canadian Press [CMG] Torontoist has been acquired by Daily Hive [Torontoist] Tracking […]
