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Freelance ForumFreelance Forum Autumn 2022: PromotionFreelance Forum Autumn 2022: Promotion by Faduda
2022-09-2503 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum 43: Manchán MaganFreelance Forum 43: Manchán Magan talks about working as a travel journalist and writer, how travel journalism has changed since he began working in the field, and environmentally responsible travel journalism.
You can follow @ManchanMagan on Twitter, check out his latest books on his website https://www.manchan.com/ and don't forget to listen to his podcasts 'The Almanac of Ireland' and 'Home Stories'.
2022-06-0630 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 42: Rory Byrne of Security FirstFreelance Forum 42: Rory Byrne of Security First
Rory Byrne, co-founder of Security First talks about security measures for journalists.
Rory Byrne is the founder of Security First, an organisation that specialises in helping journalists and activists manage their digital and physical security. His work has ranged from dealing with nation state attacks on media organisations to responding to the kidnap of freelance journalists in the field.
You can download the Umbrella security app for free in Apple and Android app stores, see https://secfirst.org/umbrella/ for more information.
Psiphon3 for secure network access https://psiphon.ca
For encrypted email...
2022-05-3036 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 41: Commissioning EditorsBerni Dwan speaking with Irish Examiner news editor Deirdre O’Shaughnessy and Dublin Inquirer co-founder Sam Tranum about commissioning, the kind of stories they are looking for, and what kind of pitch catches their eye.
Deirdre O’Shaughnessy is News Editor of the Irish Examiner.
She worked as a journalist for 15 years in local print and broadcast media in Limerick, Galway and Cork.
As a freelancer she has written news, features and opinion for the Sunday Business Post, Irish Times, the Herald and Irish Tatler. She has contributed regularly to TV and radio shows in Ireland, as well as NPR and...
2022-05-2342 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 40: Writing FictionRachael English, Cormac O'Keeffe and Margaret Ward discuss the challenges and opportunities for journalists in writing fiction. Recorded live at Spring 2022 Freelance Forum on 11 April 2022 at Grangegorman TUD.
Rachael English is an Irish broadcaster and writer. Known for presenting Five Seven Live for six years, she has also presented other radio shows, such as RTÉ News at One, Today with Pat Kenny, The Marian Finucane Show and The Late Debate as well as a permanent presenter of Morning Ireland and Saturday View. She is the author of six novels, most recently The Letter Home.
Cormac O’Keeffe is the security cor...
2022-05-1659 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 39: Padraig O'MorainPadraig O'Morain talks about life after Covid, and re-entering the world after time spent in lockdowns and social distancing. Recorded live at the Spring 2022 Freelance Forum in Grangegorman TU Dublin on 11 April 2022.
2022-05-0924 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 38: Jennifer DugganIrish journalist and Time magazine editor Jennifer Duggan talks about pitching to American news and magazine outlets. Now based in Dublin, Jennifer is a climate and environment writer who has previously working in New York and China. You can follow @jenniduggan on Twitter.
2022-05-0221 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 37: Darren BoyleJournalist Darren Boyle talks about writing fiction in the crime genre, how it differs from factual reporting and ghostwriting, publishing, the pitfalls of self-publishing, and the creative process.
2022-04-2549 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 36: Fergal GallagherIrish journalist Fergal Gallagher talks about working with ABC News, and about selling and pitching to US editors and producers.
2022-04-1923 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum: What Next?Freleance Forum: What Next?
What would you like to hear about from the Freelance Forum in 2022? Send your ideas and suggestions to Gerard Cunningham, tribunalreporter@gmail.com
2021-12-0602 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 35: Berni DwanFreelance Forum Episode 35 Journalist and broadcaster Berni Dwan talks about her experience in "cracking the code" for the Sound+Vision Scheme, a BAI fund to support independent audio-visual producers.
BAI Sound+Vision Fund - https://www.bai.ie/en/broadcasting/funding-development-3/sound-vision-4/
Scene+Heard -Smock Alley - https://smockalley.com/sceneandheard/
Near FM: http://nearfm.ie
2021-11-2934 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 34: Going CorporateFreelance Forum Episode 34: highlights of a recent webinar with SA Mathieson, talking about Going corporate - how to approach editorial work for companies, governments and NGOs.
SA Mathison has worked as a full-time freelance journalist and editor for a total of 14 years, focusing on IT, healthcare, government and data for both publications and corporate clients. He lectures on data journalism at Birkbeck, University of London and runs training on working as a freelancer for the NUJ.
2021-11-2222 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 33: Screenwriting in the UKIn this webinar, James Doherty talks about Screenwriting opportunities in the UK. James started writing for Brookside when he was 21, going on to write as a scriptwriter with the BBC between 1995 and 2009, while also working as a journalist with The Scotsman and as media manager for Glasgow City Council.
2021-11-1549 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 32: The Future of FreelancingFreelance Forum 32: Recording of a live webinar on 1 November 2021 discussing the Future of Media and Freelance Journalism after Covid, with NUJ General Secretary Michelle Stanistreet, Deputy Editor of the Tuam Herald Siobhan Holliman, Irish Times Media Correspondent Laura Slattery, and freelance journalist Claire Grady.
2021-11-0854 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 31: Starting UpFreelance journalist Stephen Bourke talks to broadcaster and recent TU Dublin graduate Aoife Kearns, a journalist with WLR, and Nathan Young, a student journalist and editor of the University Observer in UCD about setting out on a career in journalism in 2021.
2021-11-0159 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 30: Budget and BroadcastingFinancial journalist Sinead Ryan talks about Budget 2022 and its impact for freelancers and other self-employed people, and writer/producer Martin Devaney talks about moving into writing and pitching for broadcasting.
2021-10-2545 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 29: Pitching to EditorsCarissa Casey, deputy editor of Woman's Way [https://www.womansway.ie/], and Luke Dunne from Film in Dublin, publisher of Pretty Deadly Films (PDF) talk about what they are looking for in pitches from freelance writers.
You can download the electronic version of PDF, or order a print version, from https://prettydeadlyfilms.gumroad.com/
2021-10-1831 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 28: Tom Lyons ceo of The CurrencyTom Lyons talks about new online startup The Currency, what they're looking for from freelance pitches, and the challenges of starting a new business during the Covid pandemic. Find out more at https://thecurrency.news/
2021-10-1129 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 27: Press Ombudsman Peter FeeneyPress Ombudsman Peter Feeney talks about the work of the Press Council in resolving complaints, and the challenges for newspapers dealing with publication and corrections in the digital era.
2021-09-2642 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 25: Spring 2021 Webinar 2 -How to make a great podcast in Six Straightforward StepsWant to make a podcast on a shoestring but don't know where to start? Need to define your target audience and work out how to record remotely? Former RTE producer & media trainer Aileen O'Meara brings you her insights and knowledge to this interactive workshop. Bring your phone, your podcast idea and your brain along. By the end of this workshop you will have your Six Straightforward Steps to a Super Podcast. Ideal for freelancers with a yen to be heard. Contact Aileen at hello@rathdownmediainstitute.ie
2021-04-1945 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 26: Spring 2021 Webinar 3: Social Media Tactics to Push Your Brand and Your StoryMelanie Boylan is a Social Media Trainer and Journalist based in Co Westmeath who has spent the last four years honing her methods for building her brand recognition. In her chat she outlines the tools and tactics that she’s integrated into her every day strategy.
2021-04-1947 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 24: Spring 2021 Webinar 1 - Making Media PayFreelance Forum #24: Spring 2021 Webinar 1, a panel discussion on ways to make money using online media. Featuring Gerard Cunningham, Martin McMahon (Tortoise Shack), Taryn de Vere (Quare media) and Dean Van Nguyen.
2021-04-1947 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 23: Four young journalists from Gorm TV on diversity and inclusionMamobo Ogoro is a Social Psychology PhD candidate and the founder of Gorm Media. Trained as social psychologist and now applying her knowledge into the multi-disciplinary field of applied linguistics and social psychology, Mamobo’s research focuses on multicultural/ bicultural identities and linguistics portrayals of ‘othering’ in Irish society & media. Fueled by both her personal experience as an Afro-Irish person growing up in Ireland and her previous work on prejudice, racism, dual cultural identity and refugee integration, Mamobo’s work now highlights the media and social representations of multicultural people in Ireland. As the founder of Gorm Media (is a digital...
2021-04-1239 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 22: Eliot Higgins talks about Bellingcat, disinformation, and countering propagandaFreelance Forum 22: Eliot Higgins talks about Bellingcat, disinformation, and countering propaganda
2021-04-0531 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 21: Photographer David Branigan talks about licensing and copyrightFreelance Forum 21: Photographer David Branigan talks about licensing and copyright.
David Branigan talks about licensing and copyright issues. David is a photographer journalist who specialises in marine and sailing subjects both in Ireland and overseas. His work appears regularly in Irish publications and news outlets in addition to projects such as books, calendars and stock photo services. He has been a member of the NUJ Dublin Freelance branch since 1992.
Sites mentioned by David in this podcast are Tin Eye [https://tineye.com], Google Image Search [www.google.com/imghp], Pixsy [www.pixsy.com], the Wayback Machine [https://archive.org/web...
2021-03-2929 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 20: Paul Carroll talks about self-publishingAuthor Paul Carroll talks about writing fiction, marketing and promotion, self-publishing, and ebooks. Find out more about Paul's work at paulcarrollwriter.com
2021-03-2228 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 19: Simon Cocking of IrishTechNewsSimon Cocking has been Chief Editor at Irish Tech News (https://irishtechnews.ie/), and a business mentor and advisor working with over 200 successful companies to date. He has been named on many global Twitter influencer lists in the last 12 months, and has over 117,000 followers on Twitter & 30,000+ on Linkedin.
He is an accomplished public speaker at events including TEDx, Web Summit, and overseas in Monte Carlo, Pyeonchang, Amsterdam, Dubai, Delhi, Kiev, Singapore, Moscow, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Tbilisi, Riga, Porto, Dublin and Helsinki. See more on his podcast here and on Youtube.
He has been based in Ireland for over 25 years and...
2021-03-0829 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 18: Sound+VisionFreelance Forum 18: Philip Cooper from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland talks about the Sound+Vision Scheme.
The closing date for Round 38 of the scheme is 4 March, and you can find a Copy of the Scheme here
www.bai.ie/en/download/134843/
Guide for Applicants – Round 38 – Open Round
www.bai.ie/en/download/135647/
Application Form – Round 38 – Open Round
www.bai.ie/en/download/135650/
For more information, mail info@:bai.ie
2021-02-0120 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 17: Brigie de Courcey from RTEProducer Brigie de Courcey from RTE talks about scriptwriting for Fair City
2020-12-0423 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 16: Sinead Ryan talks about personal financesFinancial journalist Sinead Ryan talks about finances, taxation, the pandemic payments, and changes as a result of the October 2020 Budget announcements for 2021.
2020-12-0218 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 15: Philip O'Connor on Reporting the Far RightStockholm based Irish journalist Philip O'Connor talks about the challenges of reporting on the far-right in Sweden, and the lessons Irish journalists can learn as extremist voices grow louder in Ireland.
You can follow Philip by at his blog, https://ko-fi.com/ourmaninstockholm, or at Twitter where his handle is @philipoconnor.
2020-11-3030 min
Motherfoclóir#137 | Fadúda Fadilah - Proper and Improper Multilingualism with Fadilah SalawuEid al-Adha shona daoibh!
Why are some bilingual teenagers seen as a triumph of aspirational middle-class parenting, but others are treated as a problem to be solved? This is a matter that strikes to the heart of discussions around the Irish language as it forces us to think about what monolingualism and multilingualism really tell us about intelligence, culture and community.
In today’s episode, Darach talks to writer and law student Fadilah Salawu. She talks about balancing her Muslim, Nigerian, Dublin and Gaelach identities. She tells Darach about Ireland and Nigeria’s shared colonial heritage and the conf...
2020-07-3139 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum: AcknowledgementsThank you for listening. That's all for now, but if you would like to hear a topic covered in future, or would like to contribute to a future episode, drop a line to tribunalreporter@gmail.com
2020-07-1302 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 14: Conall Heussaff and Dylan Daniels from FAC MagazineConall Heussaff and Dylan Daniels talk about FAC Magazine, from editorial directions to innovative approaches to funding.
You can find out more at https://facmagazine.com
2020-07-0624 minFreelance Forum#13: Stephanie Costello at Dublin InquirerDublin Inquirer editor Stephanie Costello talks about the innovative Dublin news website and newspaper, how they approach story beats, and plans for the future. You can find out more at https://dublininquirer.com, and contact Stephanie at info@dublininquirer.com
2020-06-2919 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 12: Áine Toner talks about Woman's Way magazineWoman's Way editor Áine Toner talks about her role editing the popular magazine, what kinds of article the magazine is looking for, and the best way to pitch. Áine can be reached at atoner@harmonia.ie, and the magazine website is at https://www.womansway.ie/
2020-06-2216 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 11: Eileen Culloty on Countering DisinformationEileen Culloty, a post-doctoral researcher at FuJo, the Institute for Future Media and Journalism (https://fujomedia.eu/) at Dublin City university, working on a European project on how to counter disinformation. She talks to Freelance Forum about fake news — from rumour to propaganda, misinformation, and disinformation — and the strategies both journalists and the wider public can take to recognise and counter it.
2020-06-1521 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 10: Therese Caherty speaks about the Mary Mulvihill AwardTherese Caherty talks about science journalist Mary Mulvihill, and the Mary Mulvihill Award set up in her memory. Therese is co-chair of the association along with Mary's sister, Noirin Mulvihill. The Mary Mulvihill Award 2020 was a first in every sense: youngest ever winner at 17, first male and based outside Dublin.
You can find out more about the award at https://marymulvihillaward.ie/ or follow the Award on Twitter @RememberingMary, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marymulvihillassociation and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rememberingmarymulvihill/
2020-06-0820 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 9: Cassie Delaney on Rogue CollectiveCassie Delaney talks about the Tall Tales podcast network and the Rogue Collective, an online news outlet with intelligent content for women, by women who value freedom of expression, broader representation, niche interests and celebrating individuality.
You can get in touch the Rogue Collective at contribute@roguecollective.ie you will receive a link to a Google form. You can also contact them through @RogueCollectiv on Twitter and Instagram.
A monthly subscription to Rogue is only €4. https://www.roguecollective.ie/
2020-06-0120 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 8: Ken Foxe on using Freedom of InformationJournalist Ken Foxe talks about the freedom of information process as a way to uncover news stories. You can find out more at his FOI Guide: http://www.kenfoxe.com/foi-guide/
The guide now includes contact addresses for all government departments, county councils and various other public bodies.
If you use the guide & find it helpful, you can support Ken in keeping it up to date: https://www.gofundme.com/f/foi-beginner-guide
2020-05-2526 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 7: Sarah Binchy on Sunday MiscellanyRTÉ producer Sarah Binchy talks about Sunday Miscellany, the RTÉ Short Story competition, and breaking into broadcasting.
You can check out further details of Sunday Miscellany (and listen to recent editions) webpage at https://www.rte.ie/radio1/sundaymiscellany.
Details of the RTÉ Short Story Competition in honour of Francis McManus are at https://www.rte.ie/radio1/francis-macmanus-short-story/
The competition is now closed for 2020, but it's never too soon go get working on your entry for next year.
If you are interested in documentary making, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Sound+Vision Fund is here: https://www.bai.ie/en...
2020-05-1819 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 6: Aileen O'Meara on podcasting and audio productionIndependent producer and media trainer Aileen O'Meara talks about organising your own podcast, whether it's for profit, promotion or pleasure.
In the course of her interview Aileen O'Meara mentioned her own video training and audio training services.
Details of her video training course - now online - called Mobile Video Made Easy - are available at www.videotraining.ie - she's also got her YouTube channel at VideoTraining TV.
Her soon to be launched podcast training for beginners will be live by the end of May.
if you are interested in finding out more about that - please email Aileen...
2020-05-1532 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 5: Seamus Dooley on the future of journalismNUJ Irish Secretary Seamus Dooley describes how journalists and news media organisations are dealing with the challenges of Covid, and talks about the NUJ proposal for a government commission on the future of journalism in Ireland.
2020-05-1124 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 4: Joe Joyce on Writing FictionWriter Joe Joyce discusses the differences between news reporting, journalism and writing fiction, why journalism can be a bad preparation for fiction writing, and how historical fiction is a good half-way point.
You can order Joe's latest book, "1691: A Novel" through Kindle as an ebook on Amazon, or you can order the print edition from Amazon or from Joe's own website, https://joejoyce.ie/books/
2020-05-0831 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum 3: Sinead Ryan on FinancesFinancial journalist Sinead Ryan on managing personal finances, including access to the Covid-19 emergency welfare payment, what to do about pensions and mortgages, and dealing with the tax man and third level fees.
2020-05-0523 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 2: Emmet Ryan on FreelancingConnected editor Emmet Ryan from the Business Post on freelancing opportunities during the Covid lockdown, and the opportunities that will be available in the future.
2020-05-0421 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum 1: Padraig O'Morain on MindfulnessPadraig O'Morain on mindfulness, and taking care of yourself during the Covid lockdown and afterward.
2020-05-0417 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum: PromoComing soon: Freelance Forum: a podcast providing information and updates on working life for freelance journalists in Ireland.
2020-05-0100 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum Spring 2019 Allan ProsserQuality in a Cold Climate: Irish Examiner editor Allan Proser speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2019, organised by the Natuional Union of Journalists with support from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
2019-11-0122 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum Autumn 2018: Family CourtsDr Carol Coulter’s opening address at the Autumn 2018 Freelance Forum, organised by Dublin Freelance NUJ branch with support fro the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
2019-11-0138 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum Autumn 2018: Science journalismCarmel Doyle and Kevin O'Sullivan talk about science journalism at the Autumn 2018 Freelance Forum, following by a Q&A from the floor. Session chaired by Dr Claire O'Connell.
2019-11-0142 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum Autumn 2018: EditorsRachel Collins (Irish Times) and Niall Toner (Sunday Times) talk about what editors look for in a pitch at the Autumn 2018 Freelance Forum, followed by Q&A. Session chaired by freelance journalist Bernie Ní Fhlatharta.
2019-11-011h 18
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum Autumn 2018: PodcastingFreelance journalist/podcast producer Ciara O’Connor Walsh, freelance journalist Naomi O’Leary and comedian Alan Maguire, talk about podcasting at the Autumn 2018 Freelance Forum, followed by Q&A. Session chaired by freelance journalist Margaret Ward.
2019-11-011h 07
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum Spring 2018: Rossa McMahon on CopyrightRossa McMahon gives an overview of Irish copyright law at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018, followed by a question & answer session. Session chaired by Gerard Cunningham.
2018-05-011h 08
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum Spring 2018: Multi-tasking Q&AClaire Grady and Liam Cahill answer audience questions on multi-skilling and multi-tasking as a freelance, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018. Session chaired by Kieran Fagan.
2018-05-0129 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum Spring 2018: Liam Cahill on Multi-taskingWriter and historian Liam Cahill on multi-tasking as a freelance, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018. Session chaired by Kieran Fagan.
2018-05-0119 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum Spring 2018: Claire Grady on Multi-talkingFreelance journalist Claire Grady on multi-tasking as a freelance, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018. Session chaired by Kieran Fagan.
2018-05-0118 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum Spring 2018: Pitching for FreelancesCommissioning editors Jillian Bolger and Leslie Ann Horgan on the art of pitching, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018
2018-05-011h 03
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum Spring 2018: Pitching Overseas Q&AFreelance journalists Jason Walsh and Lyra McKee on pitching to foreign outlets, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018
2018-05-0129 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum Spring 2018: Lyra McKee on Pitching OverseasFreelance journalist Lyra McKee on pitching to foreign outlets, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018
2018-05-0118 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum Spring 2018: Jason Walsh on Pitching OverseasFreelance journalist Jason Walsh on pitching to foreign outlets, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018
2018-05-0108 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum Spring 2018: Making FOI Work For YouFreelance journalist Ken Foxe on Making FOI Work For You, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018
2018-05-0132 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum Spring 2018: FOI Q&A sessionFreelance journalist Ken Foxe answers audience questions on Making FOI Work For You, speaking at the Freelance Forum Spring 2018, Monday 5 February 2018
2018-05-0108 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum: NUJ President Tim Dawson at the Autumn 2016 ForumNUJ President Tim Dawson speaking on the future of freelance journalism at Freelance Forum Autumn 2016
2016-11-0129 min
Freelance ForumMoJo Crash Course with Aileen O'Meara + Q&AIntroductory remarks by Aileen O'Meara to a workshop givesing practical hands-on tips for using a mobile phone for mobile journalism; following by Q&A with Aileen O'Meara and Glen Mulcahy
2016-05-011h 15
Freelance ForumBreaking Into Sports JournalismHow to Break into Sports Journalism. Coilin Duffy and Steve O'Rourke share their experiences at Freelance Forum Autumn 2016. Session chaired by Jim Aughney
2016-05-011h 01
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum: Glen Mulcahy talks about MoJo Mobile JournalismGlen Mulcahy speaks about Mobile Journalism +(MoJo) at Freelance Forum Autumn 2016. (Slightly truncated at beginning)
2016-05-0119 min
Freelance ForumKarlin Lillington: Journalism in the Surveillance Age: Freelance Forum Spring 2016Irish times technology correspondent Karlin Lillington speaks about surveillance and journalists at the Spring 2016 Freelance Forum, organised by Dublin Freelance NUJ with support from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
2016-05-0143 min
Freelance ForumThe Art of the Pitch: Freelance Forum Autumn 2015Lois Kapila, editor of Dublin Inquirer, and Aoife Bannon, features editor at The Sun, talk about the do's and don't's of pitching and commissioning at the Autumn 2015 Freelance Forum, organised by Dublin Freelance NUJ, with support from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
2015-11-0146 min
Freelance ForumBreaking into Broadcasting: Freelance Forum Autumn 2015Pat O'Mahony, independent producer, and John Byrne, Newstalk producer, speak about breaking into broadcasting at a session chaired by independent producer Aileen O'Meara at the Autumn 2015 Freelance Forum organised by Dublin Freelance NUJ with support from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
2015-11-011h 07
Freelance ForumReporting on Refugees: Freelance Forum Autumn 2015Address by Jody Clarke, UNHCR external relations associate, delivering a keynote on media reporting of the refugee crisis, and opening remarks by NUJ Irish secretary Seamus Dooley, at the Autumn 2015 Freelance Forum, organised by Dublin Freelance NUJ with support from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
2015-11-0125 minFreelance ForumSinead Ryan on Pensions and the Future: Freelance Forum Autumn 2015Freelance financial journalist Sinead Ryan discusses financial planning and pensions for freelances at Freelance Forum Autumn 2015, organised by Dublin Freelance NUJ with support from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland
2015-11-011h 13
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum: Colm Coyne on PodcastingColm Coyne talks about Podcasting at Freelance Forum Spring 2015
2015-05-0114 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum: Press Ombudsman Peter FeeneyPress Ombudsman Peter Feeney addresses the Spring 2015 Freelance Forum
2015-05-0150 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum: Gareth Stack on PodcastingGareth Stack talks about podcasting at Freelance Forum Spring 2015
2015-05-0121 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum: The Insolvency Service of IrelandAmanda McLoughlin outlines the supports offered by the Insolvency Service of Ireland at Freelance Forum Spring 2015
2015-05-0138 min
Freelance ForumSimon Cumbers Media FundRoss Church outlines the Simon Cumbers Media Fund at Freelance Forum Spring 2015
2015-05-0119 minFreelance ForumCommissioning Editor Kevin DoyleIrish Independent News Editor Kevin Doyle talks about pitching and commissioning at Freelance Forum Spring 2015.
2015-05-0127 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum Autumn 2014: Rebecca LeeBroadcaster Rebecca Lee at Freelance Forum (incomplete due to technical problems in recording)
2014-11-0104 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum: Autumn 2014 Richard Dowling on FOIRTE journalist Richard Dowling and former UK FOI officer Rodney Breen discuss using Freedom of Information legislation
2014-11-0147 min
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum: Autumn 2014 Lyra McKee talks about crowdfundingLyra McKee talks about crowdfunding using Beacon Reader at Freelance Forum Autumn 2014
2014-11-0113 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum: Gerard Cunningham talks about his attempt to crowdfund Guth MagazineGerard Cunningham at Freelance Forum Autumn 2014 talks about the lessons learned from a failed corwdfuding attempt to launch Guth magazine
2014-11-0118 min
Freelance ForumSheila Ahern talks about the Mary Raftery FundSheila Ahern talks about the Mary Raftery Fund at Freelance Forum Autumn 2014, followed by Q+A session with Rebecca Lee and Sheila Ahern
2014-11-0130 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum Autumn 2014: Peter Murtagh (Irish Times) on pitchingPeter Murtagh (Irish Times) talks about what commissioning editors are looking for in a pitch.
2014-11-0109 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum Autumn 2014: Emmet RyanEmmet Ryan (Connected magazine, Sunday Business Post) talks about what pitching and commissioning
2014-11-0110 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum: Sue Leonard talks about ghostwritingSue Leonard talks about ghostwriting at Freelance Forum Spring 2014
2014-05-0120 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum on New media: Malachy Browne (Storyful) and Sinead Van Kampen (PRSlides)Malachy Browne (Storyful) and Sinead Van Kampen (PRSlides) talk about new media opportunities at Freelance Forum Spring 2014
2014-05-0158 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum Spring 2014: Breaking into BroadcastingFreelance journalist Lenny Antonelli and former RTÉ producer Simon Devilly, who teaches journalism and radio production at NUIM and DCU, talk about breaking into broadcasting.
2014-05-0142 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum Spring 2014: Aine Toner talks about pitchingWoman's Way editor Aine Toner talks about pitching and the commissioning process.
2014-05-0110 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum Spring 2014: Liam Collins talks about pitchingSunday Independent News Editor Liam Collins talks about pitching and commissioning
2014-05-0113 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum: Abigail Rieley talks about true crime bookwritingAbigail Rieley talks about true crime bookwriting at Freelance Forum Spring 2014
2014-05-0121 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum Spring 2014: Aiden Corkery talks about pitchingMail on Sunday News Editor Aiden Corkery talks about pitching and commissioning
2014-05-0125 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum: Making it Work & Making the most of your timeJournalist and author Sue Leonard discusses strategies to make the most of your time as a freelance journalist.
2013-11-0136 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum: Simon Palmer talks about opportunities in Public RelationsSimon Palmer talks about opportunities in Public Relations at the Autumn 2013 Freelance Forum
2013-11-0125 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum: Sinead Ryan on expanding into RadioJournalist Sinead Ryan talks about extra earning opportunities in radio at Freelance Forum Autumn 2013
2013-11-0135 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum Autumn 2013: Commissioning EditorsDeirdre Veldon (Irish Times) and Michael Smith (Village Magazine) talk about pitching and commissioning
2013-11-011h 00
Freelance ForumFreelance Forum Autumn 2013: NUJ president Barry McCall's a practical guide to copyrightNUJ president Barry McCall's practical guide to copyright
2013-11-0127 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum Spring 2013: Commissioning EditorsCommissioning editors Richard Oakley (Sunday magazine, the Sunday Times) and Ross Golden-Bannon (Food & Wine magazine, Harmonia publications) talk about what they look for, from pitching to delivery.
2013-05-0151 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum Spring 2013: Ombudsman John HorganPress Ombudsman John Horgan addresses the Spring 2013 Freelance Forum on the code of conduct and how it affects journalists.
2013-05-0152 minFreelance ForumFreelance Forum: New Ways of Working effectively across mediaFreelance Forum Spring 2013: Journalists Brian O'Connell and Philip O'Connor talk about working with audio and film in addition to the written word.
2013-05-0155 min