Chicago Journalists Association

We’re so proud and grateful to have gathered a full room yesterday, Local News Day, for an insightful and inspiring panel with Duaa Eldeib, Brandis Griffith Friedman, Ismael Perez, Nell Salzman, and our moderator, Deborah Douglas, on building impactful journalism careers.

Thanks to our panelists, moderator, those who attended, Northwestern University Medill School, and everyone else who helped make this event a success! If you missed it, and would like to attend similar events in the future, get involved with CJA today! Find out how at the link below.

https://chicagojournalists.net/qualifications-journalism-membership/

Two reminders for tomorrow: First, we’re excited to see everyone at our panel on building impactful journalism careers tomorrow at the Northwestern University Medill School! Second, we are sharing another opportunity from The Institute for Independent Journalists and the Society of Environmental Journalists with a deadline of tomorrow.

The Institute for Independent Journalists and the Society of Environmental Journalists are hosting a live Pitch Fest at in Chicago. The event will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. The deadline to submit pitches for The IIJ and SEJ live Pitch Fest at is tomorrow at 11:59 P.M. ET.

Journalists attending the conference — as well as any Chicago-area freelancer — can submit their pitch for a chance to receive live feedback from a panel of seasoned editors at the event. Register at http://bit.ly/rsvppitchfest

If you aren’t attending SEJ, and you’re a freelancer, here’s a promo code for $5 off to attend Pitch Fest: CJA5.

We hope you apply for Pitch Fest AND make time for CJA’s event Thursday evening!