#Lebanon: On 15 June, journalist Hadi Hoteit was injured when he was directly hit by an Israeli drone while reporting in southern Lebanon. We condemn this attack and reiterate that deliberate attacks on civilians, including journalists, constitute war crimes.
"At a global level, social media and video platforms including Facebook, Youtube, Tiktok, Instagram and X have overtaken publishers as a news source for the first time."
Key insights from the 2026 Digital News Report @reutersinstitute.bsky.social
The NUJ Guardian chapel will soon hold a meeting for all staff, casuals, freelances, and contributors to discuss a review of terms and working conditions.
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The Guardian has announced a fundamental review of terms and conditions for ‘casuals’, ‘freelances’, and ‘contributors’.
Grant opportunity! Applications are open for the Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism 2026. Funding to help selected journalists develop a critical piece of long-form writing. @IWMF
Apply by July 12: buff.ly/xdcOWHD
Freelance Jun26: Google is liable as publisher of 'AI' output - says German court
This could have huge implications...
"I’ve also realised how vital trade unions are in this industry. Knowing that there are schemes actively supporting students like me has made entering this field feel attainable and more exciting than I ever imagined.” - Hana Williams
#RoryPeckAwards 🏆
Celebrating the most outstanding work by freelance journos over the past year. A limited number of entry fee waivers are available upon request to those who can't afford the fee.
Enter by 10 July: buff.ly/pzd4f3I
#journalismmatters
Entries for the Future of Media Awards close tomorrow! 🏆
Recognising “the best podcasts, apps, newsletters, video journalism, websites and examples of cutting-edge digital storytelling”. The £55 entry fee may be waived for freelancers.
Deadline Jun 18. buff.ly/ZBA06vF
#FutureofMediaAwards
NUJ London Freelance
The National Union of Journalists
☕️ Coffee morning: Royal photography & political reporting
Fri 19 Jun, 11 am
Get inside royal photojournalism w/ @alexseale.bsky.social, a journalist, broadcaster, and political analyst who's built a distinguished career documenting the British royal family.
Matt Brittin, BBC director general says the first wave of cuts could lead to a reduction of 550 roles across the BBC’s news, nations, and content teams.
"The BBC belongs to all of us and we need to fight for it." - NUJ.
#BackTheBBC - write to your MP:
On 15 June, Lebanese journalist Hadi Hoteit was injured when he was directly hit by an Israeli drone while reporting on the aftermath of Israeli attacks in the town of Kafr Tebnit, in the Nabatieh dis...
The NUJ has warned that further brutal BBC cuts will be “devastating” for workers and audiences, urging management and the government to prioritise investing in the broadcaster.
