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WIJ was founded in 1994 and is a networking, campaigning and training organisation for women in the

Women in Journalism is sponsored by Guardian Media Group, News International, L'Oreal, The National Magazine Company, Google, Tesco, Wiggin and Hotel Chocolat. The WIJ summer and Christmas parties are now major events in the media calendar and provide more valuable networking opportunities between members and their guests. Events have also been held in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Birmingham

17/04/2023

You’re there, in the room, wine in hand (tastes like a house white). You’ve ended up coming to an event alone and that means you have to network.

If you already feeling horror or a slight discomfort reading this, our masterclass on networking is for you!

This is for members only. However if you’re not a member you can sign up today (link in bio) and gain access to all our member only events coming up.

If you are a member and you want to know how to build a network. How to have meaningful, useful and authentic conversations. Or, if you’re new to the sector, city or even country and want to build a community where you are this is for you.

This session is online at 7pm on Thursday, 11th May. Book today! Link in stories and bio.

31/03/2023

Thanks to special funding from the Printing Charity, is able to offer funding for our Crisis Fund and our Therapy Fund to British or UK-based freelance journalists whose livelihoods or mental health have been affected as a result of their work as journalists.

You can find out more by clicking the link in our bio.

28/03/2023

From the gender pay gap in media to our new hybrid working model meaning women are potentially less visible in the workplace, BSME are looking at the issues facing women working in the magazine world today.

Hosted by Andrea Thompson, editor-in-chief of Marie Claire and vice-chair of the BSME, you’ll hear from Busola Evans, interiors journalist and deputy chair of Women In Journalism, Eleanor Mills, founder and CEO of Noon, and Terri White, writer and ex-editor-in-chief of EMPIRE, on how they’re tackling professional issues, parental support and pastoral care to ensure the media remains an inclusive place where women’s voices are heard.

🗓 Wednesday 29 March at 9am - 10:30am.
📍 Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London

To book your tickets, click the link below.
https://bit.ly/3FV9DLo

This event is kindly hosted by Rosewood London.

27/03/2023

It can be easy to fall into roles in your career.

How can you take more control over your future, whether you like to change sectors or be the big boss?

Sometimes we get pigeonholed because of previous roles or what an organisation needs from you. How can you get clearer on what will benefit or harm your future career, especially when you’re still determining where you want to end up?

Or you may be clear about what you want but need help figuring out how to get there.

In this masterclass session, Alison Phillips will speak to Genelle Aldred about how she got to where she is and what she thinks about when choosing new team members.

🗓 Wednesday, 19th April at 6pm
📍 16 Dufour's Place, London, W1F 7SP

Book your members-only ticket by clicking the link below.
https://bit.ly/3nrjp16

This event location is sponsored by GPE.

22/03/2023

1 WEEK TO GO! Have you signed up to the Wellbeing and Healthy Boundaries Masterclass?

Many of us end up bottling up our frustrations before exploding or burning out; we want to avoid that! In this session, we’ll hear from Natalie Lue, a writer, artist, and author of five books, including The Joy of Saying No (HarperCollins/Harper Horizon), which was published in January 2023. She helps people, pleasers, perfectionists and relationship strugglers reclaim themselves from their emotional baggage to become more of who they really are.

🗓 Wednesday 29th March at 12pm, via Zoom (Members only).

Book your free ticket using the link below.
https://bit.ly/3JplYIH

21/03/2023

On International Women’s Day (March 8) we revealed the findings of our first Online Harms for Women in Journalism survey, hosted by Women in Journalism and Reach.

Online harm is an interpretive issue and individuals respond differently when faced with online harm depending on a number of factors. However, this report makes it clear that without decisive action to support staff and freelance contributors, some women journalists feel they have minimise their online presence due to hateful and threatening behaviour towards them. It’s even making some want to leave altogether.

You can find the full report by clicking the link below.
https://bit.ly/3ypNPTK

20/03/2023

“Jineth’s fight saved my life!”

Around the world every day there are journalists putting their lives at risk in order to report the truth. Often their families, too, face physical harm and intimidation. These are the true heroes of our trade. Those for whom speaking truth to power comes with real consequences. Everyone who believes in the importance of journalism owes a debt of gratitude to these reporters, photographers and broadcasters. At Women In Journalism, we tell the stories of female hero journalists working around the globe. We believe their words need to be heard. We believe their voices must never be silenced.

Jineth was one of the first journalists investigating how the armed conflict had moved into the prison system,” Claudia Duque, a Colombian investigative journalist, International Women Media Foundation (IWMF) Courage in Journalism award recipient, and Bedoya’s friend, says. "Jineth uncovered many stories about massacres inside prisons. That made her a target for threats and, later, her attack.”

Read our latest ‘Journalist Under Threat’ piece by Thess Mostoles about Jineth's journey to find some justice👇
https://bit.ly/40n1Nl8

17/03/2023

Are you feeling burned out by end of week? TGIF😅

This is your sign to book your spot in the Healthy Boundaries and Wellbeing Masterclass⏰

"I've often called journalism the career that keeps you chasing! Newsrooms and media organisations are great in many ways and challenging in others. However, they are hierarchical because decisions need to be made timely, so decision-making by committee is only sometimes possible. This means, to get to the top, you feel like you have to work hard to shine. This can often lead to neglecting our well-being and not being able to say no, sometimes when you really should! That's why Nat is perfect for this session. I've followed her work and got to know her a little bit. I know that I was nodding along to her book because, as a journalist saying yes to your superiors is as natural as breathing, so it's good to think about healthy boundaries, so you don't burn out!" - Host, Genelle Aldred, WiJ Deputy Chair.

🗓 Wednesday 29th March at 12pm, via Zoom (Members only)

Book your free ticket by clicking the link below.
https://bit.ly/3JplYIH

15/03/2023

Are you on the WiJ mentoring scheme? 🤝

Here are some top tips to help you get the most out of the scheme.

🌟Women in Journalism is the UK's leading organisation for journalists with networking events with top journalists, skill based masterclasses and resources and career mentoring.

To become a member, click the link below.
https://bit.ly/3YNOfhJ

13/03/2023

Today is the deadline!⏰

Are you an early to mid-career freelance women journalist with a number of bylines under your belt? This could be an opportunity for you!

Women in Journalism Scotland and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation have launched the inaugural WiJS x JRF bursary programme. Five women journalists will each be awarded £1,500 to develop a project shining a light on economic and / or social inequalities around Scotland.

The funding will be spent on working up each project from an idea stage to a developed pitch ready to be taken to a publication or launched independently.

Deadline: TODAY (Monday 13th March)

For more information on how to apply, click the link below.
https://bit.ly/3JwzXNT

09/03/2023

Becoming a journalist means saying yes to unpredictable and sometimes long hours. Yes, to grafting your way up a ladder and chasing people and stories. Some organisations are more demanding than others, and some managers are more challenging than others. Saying no to a request can be scary, especially if you are early in your career or not very senior.

In this session, Natalie will speak to Genelle about how we can begin to work on helping our wellbeing by having healthy boundaries at work.

If you need help to do this well, this is for you!

🗓️ Wednesday 29th March at 12pm, via Zoom (Members Only Event)

For more information and to book your free ticket to this session click the link below.
https://bit.ly/3JplYIH

09/03/2023

To mark International Women’s Day, Women in Journalism released the results of its groundbreaking survey into online abuse being directed at journalists. The report - based on a survey of more than 400 journos - was created in partnership with news organisation, Reach.

The survey reveals 75% of women journalists have experienced a threat to their safety.

The findings of the survey were discussed at our live International Women's Day event today, with Mirror Editor-in-Chief Alison Phillips, Reach Online Safety Editor Dr Rebecca Whittington and Columnist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and LBC host Sangita Myska.

To read the key findings of the Online Harms Survey, click the link below👇
https://bit.ly/3ypNPTK

08/03/2023

We're celebrating all the brilliant journalism being done today, on , and every day by women journalists across the UK!

Join us on today for our International Women's Day event as we reveal the findings of our first Online Harms for Women in Journalism survey, hosted by Women in Journalism and Reach.

Speakers include Columnist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, LBC host and former BBC News journalist Sangita Myska and Reach Online Safety Editor Dr Rebecca Whittington, chaired by Mirror Editor & Women in Journalism Chair Alison Phillips.

When: Today, 1-2pm.
Where: Online via Zoom

Click the link below to sign up.
https://bit.ly/3ylTcDy

🌟Women in Journalism is the UK's leading organisation for journalists with networking events with top journalists, skill based masterclasses and resources and career mentoring🌟

To become a member, click the link below.
https://bit.ly/3ZxbhdH

07/03/2023

Save the Date!🎉 (Members Only)

Whatever your stage or career level, making the most of opportunities that come your way is essential because it helps set up your future. Genelle Aldred, Deputy Chair of Women in Journalism, will be hosting four masterclasses aimed at helping our members do just that.

There will also be sessions on personal branding as a journalist or broadcaster, how to plot your career path, healthy boundaries at work and more. This masterclass series will cover a lot of ground, and you'll also get to put your questions to the experts. You'll want to attend every session!

🗓️ Save the first four dates in your diary:
➡ Wednesday 15th March, 12pm: Personal Branding for Journalists and Broadcasters, with guests Russell Garnett and Özge Ekin Gun.
➡ Wednesday 29th March, 12pm: Healthy Work Boundaries and Wellbeing, with guest Natalie Lue.
➡ Wednesday 19th April, 6pm: Mapping Out Your Career Path, with guest Alison Philips.
➡ Wednesday 26th April, 12pm: Broadcasting Tips for Print and Digital Journalists

For more information and to book your free ticket to our first event on Wednesday 15th March, visit our website: https://bit.ly/3SSLdax

01/03/2023

In Conversation with Poorna Bell and Eva Simpson💬

Listen back as Eva and Poorna discuss the challenges of moving from non-fiction to fiction, the need for greater diversity in journalism and how to draw lines between your public journalism and your private life.

Intrigued? Watch back by clicking the link below.
https://bit.ly/3XYFHUI

27/02/2023

Members Only: Women in Journalism are excited to host the first Networking Party of 2023 🎉

Join us with WiJ members at the October Gallery, where we will formally launch the 2023 mentoring scheme.

Come and meet your mentors face-to-face, with drinks and snacks included!

📍The October Gallery
🗓️ Tuesday 7 March, 7 pm - 9 pm

Click the link below to book your tickets👏
https://bit.ly/3IyTJXl

21/02/2023

We need more mentors!👋

If you have been a WIJ mentor in the past or were on the senior scheme last year, please reply to an email you should have received asking you a few questions. That way we can keep your details up to date so we can make the best possible matches. If you have already done so, thank you, that is hugely helpful and saves us loads of time!

If you haven’t been a WIJ mentor but are interested, we’d love to hear from you - email us at [email protected] for more information🤗

17/02/2023

Last week Women in Journalism held a panel discussion at The University of Leeds, giving their top tips for starting out in journalism. The panellists spoke about working in local news, what traits journalists should have, career progression, and what to do when faced with a challenge.

⭐️Read their top tips⭐️
https://bit.ly/3S7J5uX

Did you attend? Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments below👋

14/02/2023

Join award-winning journalist, author and digital editorial expert Poorna Bell, who specialises in women’s issues, diversity, fitness and mental health. She previously worked as the UK Executive Editor and Global Lifestyle Head for HuffPost, and has also published three non-fiction books, as well as her debut fiction which came out in 2022.

Poorna will be in conversation with award-winning journalist Eva Simpson, who is a columnist at the Daily Mirror. Eva is the founder of ESPR, an independent, diverse and inclusive PR and communications company.

Click the link below to reserve your spot👇
https://bit.ly/3E6zKhm

16/12/2022

Last night at the Press Gazette 2022 British Journalism Awards…

Congratulations to Pippa Crerar winner of the Woman of the Year Award 🏆

And congratulations to winner of the 2022 Georgina Henry Award sponsored by Wiggin LLP

07/12/2022

Are you thinking of applying to the 2023 WiJ Mentoring Scheme?

Join us tomorrow at 6pm as we answer all your questions and concerns about the selection, process and how to make the most out of it.

You’ll be joined by Hilly Jane, Head of Mentoring, Amanda Nunn, news editor and producer at ITN and .babar, sports journalist at BBC Sport. They will be sharing their advice and tips to help you.

To join, click the link in the bio

02/12/2022

Thank you for hosting our annual Christmas party - after three years! 🎉

Thank you to all our member who attended the night. We announced the launch of our 2023 mentorship programme and had networking drinks 🥂

If you’re not already a WiJ member, join via the link in the bio.

🌟Women in Journalism is the UK's leading organisation for journalists with networking events with top journalists, skill based masterclasses and resources and career mentoring.

24/11/2022

We are proud to announce the 2022 Georgina Henry Award shortlist ✨

▫️ Valeria Camerino - Founder of Equity Report, a women-led digital news service focusing on mergers and acquisitions and
environmental, social and corporate governance issues.

- Award-winning journalist based in Ireland, who specialises in giving victims of crime, abuse, and corruption a voice.
a.na - Co-founder of a human rights journal, a print and online publication which covers human rights and justice issues.

- Founder of .london, a free newsletter
and platform that helps people to discover the best of the city without spending any money.

Congratulations. The winner will be announced at the Press Gazette British Journalism Awards next month 🏆

Women in Journalism is proud to support the brightest new ideas with a £4,000 annual prize sponsored by Wiggin LLP, in memory of the Guardian's late deputy editor, Georgina Henry, also a former Women in Journalism chair.

22/11/2022

How do you stand up to a dictator?

Join Nobel prize-winning investigative journalist in conversation with WiJ chair as they discuss her career, holding power to account and her new memoir.

🗓 Wed 23 Nov, 8:45am - 10:15am

📍 and online via Zoom

LIMITED PLACES LEFT. Book via link in the bio

21/11/2022

A huge congratulations to the winner of the 2022 Woman of the Year Award for Regional Journalism 🏆

Judges were “deeply impressed with how she had inspired & supported more broader & representative reporting at Reach and brought to life the ideas of diversity of inclusion in content.”

“An inspirational and influential leader who is not afraid to challenge her colleagues to think differently, work smarter and be the best they can be. Chairing the ethnicity inclusion network ReachCulture, it is clear she is determined to make a difference and challenge perceptions — as well as still finding the time to support parents with her popular LemonAid newsletter to connect families all over the country each week.”

Lynda said: “As one of very few mixed race or Black female leaders in the industry, the lack of diversity in both our newsrooms and subsequently our content stands out to me every single day. With a very distinct lack of ethnic diversity in journalism to help influence the news agenda, I feel it’s my purpose to be relentless on this issue until we see real change. It’s lovely to be recognised by Women In Journalism for the work I’ve been doing so far and I hope, above all, Black and brown women starting out in this industry are able to see beyond the glass ceiling.”

15/11/2022

Last year 144 UK women were killed by men or a man was the principal suspect.

Counting Dead Women is the first ever collated record of women killed by men in the UK, founded by

Join our FREE In Conversation With and Yasmin Alibhai-Brown as they discuss her new book, Defending Women’s Spaces, her life and her campaigns.

🗓 Friday 25 November

📍Online via Zoom

🔗 Link in bio

07/11/2022

🚨LIMITED SPACES LEFT: Join award-winning journalist tonight for her masterclass in teaching you how to turn rejections into commissions.

Donna will share real life example of rejected pitches with real life stories of how these pitches eventually
turned into commissions at the Guardian, and led to lucrative, regular work for the paper.

🗓 Tonight: 7pm

📍Online via Zoom

🔗 Link in bio to book

31/10/2022

🚨Deadline Day - Applications for the 2022 Georgina Henry Award close tonight at 11:59pm.

Your chance to win £4,000 at Press Gazette British Journalism Awards and a chance to join the WiJ committee 🏆

Apply via our website and good luck!

27/10/2022

masterclass series were a huge success last time with attendees pitching to their dream publications! Read some of the feedback here

Donna is an award winning freelance journalist and writes regularly for and

The series is for members only. To sign up click the link in the bio

🌟Women in Journalism is the UK's leading organisation for journalists with networking events with top journalists, skill based masterclasses and resources and career mentoring.

To become a member, click the link in the bio ➡️

25/10/2022

Have you applied to the 2022 Georgina Henry Award? 🏆

We are proud to support the brightest new ideas with a £4,000 annual prize sponsored by Wiggin LLP.

The award will be presented at the Press Gazette’s British Journalism Awards in December 2022 with our partners Wiggin.

🚨DEADLINE: Monday 31st October 2022, 11:59pm

Apply via the link in our bio 🔗

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Q. “Why did you join Women in Journalism?” A. “I joined Women in Journalism because it felt like a safe space as a young journalist, to talk to other women in journalism and it’s an uplifting space that would be good for me to network and create connections, so I could better my career in the future.” You are assured a warm welcome at Women In Journalism wherever you work in the UK or overseas, at whatever stage of your career, whether you are a student, staffer or freelance. Interested? For more information, click the link below ⭐️ https://bit.ly/40usLrh #WomenInJournalismUK #WomenInJournalism #WiJ#SpringNetworkingParty #NetworkingEvents #InConversations #SkillsBasedMasterclasses #SupportingFemaleJournalists

Findings of Online Harms for Women in Journalism Survey

On International Women’s Day (March 8) we revealed the findings of our first Online Harms for Women in Journalism survey, hosted by Women in Journalism and Reach. Online harm is an interpretive issue and individuals respond differently when faced with online harm depending on a number of factors. However, this report makes it clear that without decisive action to support staff and freelance contributors, some women journalists feel they have minimise their online presence due to hateful and threatening behaviour towards them. It’s even making some want to leave altogether. You can find the full report by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/3ypNPTK #WomenInJournalismUK #WomenInJournalism #Journalism #Journalists #InternationalWomensDay #ReachPlc #SupportingWomenJournalists

Last chance to book your spot in the Personal Branding Masterclass ⏰ (Members only) “I am looking forward to this session. I have known Russell for several years, and he is a go-to when I need advice about a deal or my brand. Now he can’t do that for everyone; he’s busy! But this is a chance to hear from Russell about how journalists look to agents and broadcasters. I have worked with Özge, and I credit her for helping me to get over the ick of posting pictures; she has taken some of my most liked images on Instagram, and some of the other most liked ones are my self-shot photos using her guide. So, this will be a great session if you’re thinking of personal branding and putting yourself out there!” - Host, Genelle Aldred, WiJ Deputy Chair. 🗓 Wednesday 15th March at 12pm, via Zoom. Book your free ticket by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/3TiBvhY #WomenInJournalismUK #WomenInJournalism #Journalism #MasterclassSeries #MaximisingYourCareer #GenelleAldred #RussellGarnett #OzgeEkinGun #PersonalBranding #HealthyBoundaries #Journalists #Broadcasters #GuestSpeakers #LastChanceToBook #PersonalBrandingMasterclass

In Conversation with Poorna Bell and Eva Simpson💬

In Conversation with Poorna Bell and Eva Simpson💬 Listen back as Eva and Poorna discuss the challenges of moving from non-fiction to fiction, the need for greater diversity in journalism and how to draw lines between your public journalism and your private life. Intrigued? Watch back by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/3XYFHUI #WomenInJournalismUK #WomenInJournalism #Journalism #WIJ #PoornaBell #EvaSimpson #InConversation #DiversityInJournalism #PublicJournalism

Members Only: Personal Branding for Journalists and Broadcasters👏 As a journalist or broadcaster, opportunities go to those who position themselves for them. Some people have their personal branding in a professional setting bang on; for others, it can feel more like hard work, and sometimes it’s hard to know the right way to position yourself for now with an eye on the future. In this session, we will hear from Russell Garnett, a Senior Talent Manager at the renowned agency Insanity. He will speak to Genelle Aldred about what agents are considering when thinking about working with talent. We will also hear from photographer Özge Ekin, who runs Lens and She, helping people with their personal branding through headshot and branding photoshoots, events, social media, her website and even in photo session planning 📸 For more information and to book your free ticket, click the link below👇 https://bit.ly/3xW3EBB Spread the word🤩 #WomenInJournalismUK #WomenInJournalism #WIJ #MasterclassSeries #Journalists #Broadcasters #PersonalBranding #OnlineEvent #GenelleAldred #RussellGarnett #ÖzgeEkin #WorkingWithTalent #BrandingPhotoshoots

Top Tips: How to make the right career step

Last week Women in Journalism held a panel discussion at The University of Leeds, giving their top tips for starting out in journalism. The panellists spoke about working in local news, what traits journalists should have, career progression, and what to do when faced with a challenge. ⭐️Read their top tips⭐️ https://bit.ly/3S7J5uX Did you attend? Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments below👋 #WomenInJournalismUK #WomenInJournalism #WIJ #CareerStep #CareerMentoring #PanelDiscussion #UniversityOfLeeds #Journalism #NetworkingEvent #StartingOutInJournalism

Throwback to a memorable night ✨ Current Women in Journalism Chair, Alison Phillips, spoke with Tina Brown as she shared her experience with leadership, publishing, being a leader, the royal family and most importantly, her journey as a woman in journalism. A huge thank you to everyone for all your endless support for Women in Journalism ❤️ #WomenInJournalismUK #WomenInJournalism #Journalism #MemorableNight #TinaBrown #LeadershipExperience #RosewoodLondon

WIJ is thrilled to be supporting Future Dreams Charity again in 2023 💓 One in Seven women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Future Dreams runs the only specialised breast cancer support centre in the UK. Based in London’s Kings Cross, it supports those affected by the disease across Britain. It has created an award-winning podcast with Newsnight host and breast cancer survivor, Victoria Derbyshire. To read more about Future Dreams Charity, click the link below. https://bit.ly/3XLKaut #WomenInJournalismUK #WomenInJournalism #Journalism #FutureDreamsCharity #FutureDreamsHouse #SupportingFutureDreams #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerSupport #BreastCancerSurvivor #VictoriaDerbyshire

How can women survive and thrive in leadership positions? Join us next week with the Editor @thesun Victoria Newton and Assistant Editor at The Mail on Sunday @k.mansey as they discuss their experiences To book, click the link in the bio

Raise your virtual hand if you want to make money? 🙌🏾 'How to make money from blogging, YouTube or social media' is landing on May 11th, 6 to 7 pm.🎉 Hear from Alexandra Campbell journalist, author, blogger, coach and trainer who has 70% of her income coming from The Middlesized Garden blog and YouTube channel. She started her UK Top 10 gardening blog, The Middlesized Garden in 2014 and the Middlesized Garden YouTube channel in 2017. She says that earning a living in new media isn’t just for the young, gorgeous and tech-savvy – it has potential for everyone, regardless of age, background or ability. Members: £7.50 non-members: £12.50

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