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Press protection, justice for Jamal Khashoggi should be Biden priorities

March 4, 2021 Imari Journal

In October 2018, journalist Jamal Khashoggi was brutally killed in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Turkey. He was getting paperwork…

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Posted in: Issues Filed under: Biden, Jamal Khashoggi, journalism, journalist, justice, media, reporter, safety, Saudi Arabia, Trump
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Journalists: Safety gear available through emergency grant from IWMF

January 11, 2021 Imari Journal

If you’re a journalist who has been covering protests or riots, or anticipate covering them in 2021, you hopefully already…

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Posted in: Freelancing, Gear and supplies, Issues, Training Filed under: first aid, gear, grant, journalism, journalist, media, news, protect, reporter, safe, safety
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How to find a niche as a freelance writer

January 22, 2020 Imari Journal

One of the most important aspects of being a small business owner is marketing. This is why it’s critically important…

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Posted in: Freelancing, Writing tips Filed under: freelance, journalism, journalist, marketing, niche, small business, writer, writing
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BuzzFeed, Harvard’s Nieman Lab recognize 2019 ‘Seeking Conviction’ series

December 30, 2019 Imari Journal

BuzzFeed and Harvard’s Nieman Lab recognized the ‘Seeking Conviction‘ series by Carolina Public Press. I was invited to help contribute to this important project earlier this year.

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Posted in: Freelancing, Issues Filed under: journalism, journalist, law, news, reform, sexual assault
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20+ gift ideas for journalists

November 27, 2019 Imari Journal 2 Comments

Have you ever struggled with gift ideas for journalists around Christmastime or birthdays? (This post contains both non-affiliate and affiliate…

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Posted in: Freelancing Filed under: birthday, Christmas, gift, gift idea, holiday, ideas, journalism, journalist, shopping

Top 3 places to learn journalism skills for free

September 4, 2019 Imari Journal

Not all journalists go to J-school. Here are some of my personal favorite places on the Internet to learn journalism…

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Posted in: Freelancing Filed under: Education, journalism, journalist, Learn, Learning, news, reporter, reporting, Skills, write, writer, writing
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How to create and meet (realistic) goals as a freelancer

August 14, 2019 Imari Journal

Setting goals as a freelancer has been one of the most important aspects of developing my journalism business. (This post…

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Posted in: Freelancing Filed under: business, freelance, freelancing, goals, journalism, journalist, plan, planning, small business, writing
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Female journalists face increasing danger, threats

June 5, 2019 Imari Journal 1 Comment

Knock, knock, knock. (This post contains both non-affiliate and affiliate links, meaning I may receive a fee for purchases made…

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Posted in: Freelancing, Issues Filed under: danger, female, freelance, journalist, men, reporter, safe, safety, statistics, women
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Best tools for journalists

February 20, 2019 Imari Journal

The times have changed since the day of the typewriter– and so have the best tools for journalists. (Though, let’s…

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Posted in: Freelancing, Writing tips Filed under: design, free, help, job, journalism, journalist, notes, paid, project management, subscription, tasks, tools, work, writing

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