Writers' Bloc EU

The average salary for a freelance journalist in the UK is £17500 (The Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society, 2024) - this is insane. Think about that for a second...would you do your current job for £17K / year? This is one of the reasons why standards of reporting, objectivity, and basic truth-seeking have gone out the window recently. No one is paid enough to apply rigour and quality to their work. Last week we explored the big problem in journalism today, the impact it is having on media stakeholders and wider society, and what needs to be done. Sick of working for peanuts? Want to learn what can be done, and how you can protect yourself? Read on: https://lnkd.in/e_tZNVFj #mediabusiness #copyright #journalism

Feels like this announcement comes just in time...🎉 If you're a freelance journalist or an independent publisher who feels like you could use more ammo in the battle against copyright theft and plagiarism, this is just for you. Sign-up today to get early access ahead of anyone else and protect your work: https://lnkd.in/erFJp3KH We already have this for music, films, books, video games, and literally every other form of written content, so why not journalism? #copyright #journalism

The market context in journalism and publishing is broken. But what does that mean? And what can we do about it? Our CEO John has done a deep dive into the industry to find out what is driving the problems from its foundation level. Check out our blog post on the problem here: https://lnkd.in/ezsA2jen Next week we'll share what we have been tirelessly working on to tackle this issue for the combined benefit of journalists, publishers, and big tech alike. Stay tuned! #mediabusiness #copyright #journalism

You may have noticed we've been quiet here since the turn of the year. Our team has been largely off-the-grid, working around the clock ("like beavers, Jeff!") on something that’s about to rewrite the rules of copyright & IP. We’ve relentlessly kept our heads-down to bring this to you, and trust me, it’s worth the wait. You’ve stuck with us, and now your patience is poised to pay-off. After the truly herculean effort from everyone involved, we are on the brink of something momentous - avoid disappointment, don't miss out. Buckle-up buckaroos, because we’re back, and it’s hyuuuge! #IP #blockchain #journalism

Commission Alert 🚨 Attention Freelancers! Looking for a journalist who can write a 'science x culture' feature, and is comfortable with a tight deadline. What's in it for you? - Competitive pay-rate (2x UK market rate) - By-line in one of the UK's fastest growing indie magazines - Priority list for all future commissions Basic feature details: - Length: 2000 words (approx.) - Topic: Synaesthesia in Art & Music - Deadline: 08 December 2024 Interested? DM John B. for the full brief, incl. pay details, deadline, checkpoints, and all other key info. NB: If this opportunity is not perfect for you, but you know someone who would be a great fit instead, please share this post with them! Not only will you be actively helping them boost their income, but you're also directly supporting local journalism and directly helping a startup get off the ground! If that's not compelling enough, I don't know what is... Much love, I appreciate any assistance at all! #journalism #jobs #science

We're hiring! Love sales? Ever wanted to join a startup to build from the ground up? Looking for more professional responsibility and operational freedom? Search no more! DM a 60-second video to John B., our CEO & co-founder, showcasing why you are a great match for us - and equally important, why we are a great match for you! Only apply if you: - have an insane work ethic - love the art of the deal - are exceedingly ambitious For anyone on the sidelines, please feel free to introduce us to anyone who you think might be a strong fit - we love referrals! #startup #sales #jobs

A super-quick turnaround on this one — you have until midday on Friday to apply to this freelance editor role with The Know ✨ You'll be paid £27ph to work for eight to ten hours a week on their newsletter and socials, all focused telling the big stories in a way that makes you feel better about the news. #Journalism #JournoJobs #FreelanceJournalist #FreelanceJobs #JournalismJobs Lynn Anderson Clark https://lnkd.in/edWHg48G

Are you an ambitious finance director or CFO? Interested in joining one of the fastest-growing news media companies in the UK? OQS Media — the company that owns and operates the Spectator, UnHerd and Apollo magazines (alongside Old Queen Street Cafe, UnHerd Club and CoEditor, a publishing technology business) — is looking for a CFO. The new CFO oversee the group finance function, get stuck into the operation and help set and execute our growth strategy. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you at andy@oqs.media - no agencies please.

London this week, for the annual PPA UK Independent Publisher Conference & Awards tomorrow 🇬🇧 Writers' Bloc EU is extremely proud to sponsor the Writer of the Year award - yours truly will be presenting the prize to the winner in the afternoon. Best of luck to everyone in the running! Before that, in the morning, I'll be hosting a roundtable discussion on the different types of leverage publishers can use to: 1. Secure their business model 2. Increase value for readers & customers 3. Create a strong, durable base for growth & profitability. Buzzing! 🐝 #PPA #WriteroftheYear #lfg

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