Representing freelance journalists exposed to risk while gathering news.
Publishing agreements or contracts have a direct impact on the safety of freelance journalists. In partnership with the ACOS Alliance and with the legal support of The Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice, we have developed a template agreement and two supportive documents: Our Model Freelance Publishing Agreement seeks to facilitate an agreement between media companies and … Read moreModel Freelance Publishing Agreement
This December, we’re hosting our second seasonal freelancers professional networking event, the Freelancer Christmas Lunch! Find out about new, exciting projects, who is working on what, the latest developments of FFR and how maybe how you could become involved too. Hosted by Sarah Giaziri Director of the FFR at the hub of independent journalism, Frontline Club, just around the corner from Paddington … Read moreFrontline Freelance Register – Christmas Lunch & Social
The Frontline Club Charitable Trust today announced the launch of the Frontline Club Charitable Trust Press Card at the FCO’s Defending Media Conference in London. This practical initiative will provide safety and protection for freelance journalists across the world, especially those working in difficult or hostile environments. Read more from the Frontline Club Charitable Trust … Read moreNew international press card will help to keep freelance journalists safe
Pay directly impacts freelance journalists’ safety wide-ranging survey reveals FFR announced at the Global Conference on Media Freedom on 10 July, the preliminary results of its survey – The State of Freelancing in 2019. The survey canvassed freelance journalists who are exposed to risk about their work practices and safety concerns. Over 380 freelance journalists from … Read moreState of Freelancing in 2019