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Press protection, justice for Jamal Khashoggi should be Biden priorities

March 4, 2021 Imari Journal Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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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