Newsroom Managers, Editors, and Communications Directors: Recruiting for a staff position? Want freelancers to see your call for pitches? Then share your opportunity to our NASW Job Bank! Post a #SciWriJobs ad at www.nasw.org/node/ad... or on our homepage at www.nasw.org/product...
TODAY: Join the Freelance Committee for a skills chat with guest speaker Jennifer Welsh who will be discussing ways to recognize when a client relationship is no longer working for you and real-life examples of how to step away professionally.
Join today's event:
Landing clients gets all the hype, but not every client is meant to stay in your business forever—that’s just a sign of growth and a sign of being a smart business owner. The NASW Freelance Committee virtual meetup on June 4 will be a skills chat on when you might consider letting a client go and examples of how to do it.
Don't forget to register! Join NASW and the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada to discuss how science writing professionals can make thoughtful, responsible choices in their day-to-day work. We hope to see you online Tuesday, June 2.
Learn more + register:
www.nasw.org
Science writers and editors are facing a rapidly shifting professional landscape, shaped by political pressures, evolving industry norms, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence. In this one-hour webinar, panelists representing freelance writing, academia, and journalism will discuss how science communicators can approach their work ethically in a time of change.
Save the Date: Join the Freelance Committee next month, on July 2, for a #SciWriBiz chat on business insurance. Guest speaker Jonathan Gray, Director of Benefits and Member Services at the Freelancers Union will share insights + tips.
Learn more about the July 2 event:
National Association of Science Writers (NASW)
TOMORROW! Join NASW and the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada to discuss how science writing professionals can make thoughtful, responsible choices in their day-to-day work. We hope to see you online Tuesday, June 2 at 1 pm ET.
Learn more + register:
This week, NASW joined the Society of Professional Journalists and 22 other organizations in condemning a proposed rule that permits federal agencies to force employees to sign a nondisclosure agreement that goes far beyond genuinely confidential info.
Read the statement:
TOMORROW! Join the Freelance Committee for a skills chat with guest speaker Jennifer Welsh who will be discussing ways to recognize when a client relationship is no longer working for you and real-life examples of how to step away professionally.
Join the June 4 event:
National Association of Science Writers (NASW)
THURSDAY: Join the Freelance Committee for this month's skills chat with guest Jennifer Welsh who will be discussing ways to recognize when a client relationship is no longer working for you and real-life examples of how to step away professionally.
Join the June 4 event:
Did you miss the popular #SciWriSpotlight event "Making metrics matter for science communications?" Want to revisit + learn even more? NASW members can watch the video + access the free Research Comms Portfolio Tracker tool provided by Anastasia Gorelova.
Watch now:
TODAY AT NOON ET/ 9 AM PT: Join NASW's Institutional Communications Committee for a panel discussion on developing meaningful ways to evaluate science and research communications. Registration for this #SciWriSpotlight event is open - and free! - to all.
REGISTER:
Landing clients gets all the hype, but not every client is meant to stay in your business forever—that’s just a sign of growth and a sign of being a smart business owner. The NASW Freelance Committee virtual meetup on June 4 will be a skills chat on when you might consider letting a client go and examples of how to do it.
Science writers and editors are facing a rapidly shifting professional landscape, shaped by political pressures, evolving industry norms, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence. In this one-hour webinar, panelists representing freelance writing, academia, and journalism will discuss how science communicators can approach their work ethically in a time of change.
Clicks, likes and impressions tell only part of the story. So how can science communicators measure the real impact of their work? Join us for this webinar from NASW’s Institutional Communicators Committee as we explore how university comms staff are developing more meaningful ways to evaluate science and research communications.
www.nasw.org
Landing clients gets all the hype, but not every client is meant to stay in your business forever—that’s just a sign of growth and a sign of being a smart business owner. The NASW Freelance Committee virtual meetup on June 4 will be a skills chat on when you might consider letting a client go and examples of how to do it.
Clicks, likes and impressions tell only part of the story. So how can science communicators measure the real impact of their work? Join us for this webinar from NASW’s Institutional Communicators Committee as we explore how university comms staff are developing more meaningful ways to evaluate science and research communications.
The NASW Freelance Committee virtual meetup on July 2 will be a business chat on business insurance. Speaker Jonathan Gray of the Freelancers Union will explain the different types of business insurance, their pros and cons, how to find insurance providers, and other practical tips. And we’ll allow plenty of time for him to answer your questions.
