American Society of Journalists and Authors

Virtual Coffee Chats Weekly Virtual Coffee Chats are just one of the benefits of joining the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Join a community that understands the joys and challenges of freelance life. #freelancewriters #contentwriter https://lnkd.in/gfS5XABY

Join a community that understands the joys and challenges of freelance life. ASJA’s resources and network of independent writers can help grow your career. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gGjWu6vm #freelancewriters #contentwriters

Through ASJA, independent journalists, authors, and content writers find the community, networking opportunities, and professional development they need to advance their careers and refine their skills. #freelancewriter https://lnkd.in/gVtZEnZb

ASJA Retirement Planning for Writers — at Any Age November 13, 2024, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm ET Book Publishing, Content Marketing, Journalism Full-time workers often have the benefit of company-offered 401(k) plans, sometimes with an employer’s match. But freelance writers must figure out retirement savings options on their own. In our webinar Retirement Planning for Writers — at Any Age, financial writers Emily Guy Birken and Richard Eisenberg (an ASJA member) will answer questions and provide us with guidance to follow to squirrel away some of your hard-earned dollars for your future, regardless of whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, 50s or above. Join us Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 1-2 p.m. ET for tips to adopt now so you can afford your expenses plus vacations or other desired leisure activities later. https://lnkd.in/e_Aq-2c9

The Nation: Why We Need Prison Journalism More Than Ever If we lose incarcerated journalists, we lose a whole voice from the conversation. https://lnkd.in/ehm4u9xc

Microsoft and OpenAI have put up a whopping $10 million for news outlets to invest in AI tools. Meanwhile, legal battles with certain media giants continue to rage. #AITools #OpenAI https://lnkd.in/dy6Nsf3A

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ASJA Retirement Planning for Writers — at Any Age November 13, 2024, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm ET Book Publishing, Content Marketing, Journalism Full-time workers often have the benefit of company-offered 401(k) plans, sometimes with an employer’s match. But freelance writers must figure out retirement savings options on their own. In our webinar Retirement Planning for Writers — at Any Age, financial writers Emily Guy Birken and Richard Eisenberg (an ASJA member) will answer questions and provide us with guidance to follow to squirrel away some of your hard-earned dollars for your future, regardless of whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, 50s or above. Join us Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 1-2 p.m. ET for tips to adopt now so you can afford your expenses plus vacations or other desired leisure activities later. https://lnkd.in/e_Aq-2c9

Artificial Intelligence, Writers and the Law Date: October 30, 2024 Time: 1:30 - 3:00 pm Arielle Emmett, Ph.D., ASJA member, former Contributing Editor to Smithsonian Air & Space magazine, will co-host this second AI webinar on AI, copyright infringement issues, current case law and potential legal protections for journalists and content providers. Arielle has written about AI and co-hosted ASJA's first webinar on the subject in January 2024. . Richard Eisenberg, ASJA member, writer and editor, will co-host this session. Our panelists: - Regan Smith is Senior Vice President & General Counsel at the News/Media Alliance. She is a recognized expert in intellectual property law and policy who has testified before multiple parliamentary bodies and spoken in other government, academic, and industry forums on topics including copyright, artificial intelligence, digital rights management, free expression, algorithmic regulation, and collective licensing. - Umair Kazi is the Director of Policy & Advocacy at the Authors Guild, a professional organization of over 15,000 writers. In this capacity, Umair oversees the Guild’s policy portfolio, including positions on copyright, collective bargaining, antitrust, and artificial intelligence. - Maggie Harrison Dupré is an award-winning journalist and senior staff writer for Futurism, where she covers AI and its intersections with media, information, and the internet. For more information on the webinar and full bios of our panelists and speakers, please click this link. https://lnkd.in/eeA-2uEi