22 February 2008

New mental health reporting guidelines

The NUJ has welcomed the launch of a new handbook which aims to help journalists report on mental health issues. Download a copy here.

NUJ Black Members Conference

Is there a glass ceiling for Black journalists? is the title for this year's Black Members conference being held on 8 March at NUJ HQ, Headland House, 308 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8DP. Registration is at 10.30am and lunch and refreshments will be provided. This is an opportunity to meet other NUJ Black members and to influence the work of the NUJ Black Members Council. For more information contact lenac@nuj.org.uk

NUJ publishes Annual Report

The NUJ 2007 Annual Report is now available. It includes reports from all sections of the union on their activities in 2007/8 as well as breakdowns of the unions finances. Go to nuj.org.uk to find this and the new rule book from the rule-changing ADM in 2007. The results of recent elections to the National Executive for 2008 to 2009 are also available.

17 February 2008

Journalist Network & meet up

Nicci Talbot has organised what she hopes is a regular event for freelance journalists and writers located in Hastings.

The first meet is 6pm Thursday March 6th at Walkers - the bar next door to the Creative Media Centre - in Robertson Street.

Walkers have a special offer on cocktails between 5pm and 7pm - 2 for 1 - so you will have to introduce yourself to at least one person to get the discount!

Contact Nicci via her website http://www.niccitalbot.com

06 February 2008

One for your diary, ladies

International Women's Day celebrations.

Wednesday 12 March

Winter Gardens, Eastbourne

The TUC Women's Committee are holding a rally to highlight the campaign for women's equal rights at work, home and in civil society. For more information contact lenac@nuj.org.uk

05 February 2008

And another for those "in town"

Announcing a new meeting for The London Reporters and Journalists Meetup Group!

What: The London Reporters and Journalists' MeetUp

When: Tuesday, February 26, 7:15 PM

Where: Click the link below to find out!

Meeting Description: Meet journalists, editors, freelancers and writers from London and South East to network, get advice, and make new friends. This is a friendly group with a wide variety of members offering great networking opportunities, as its regular attendees will know!

NB. Many thanks to everyone who came along to the January meeting and making me feel welcome - being a newbie myself. It was really nice to meet such an interesting collection of people, long may it continue! - Anya

Learn more here:
http://journo.meetup.com/63/calendar/7235463/

In London next week?

Women in Publishing Event - Working in Magazine Publishing
Wednesday, 13 February 2008

What could be more glamorous than working in magazines?

Probably quite a lot of things, as you'll find out at our February meeting,
where two speakers will give us the lowdown on a world that is light years
away from Ugly Betty but in its own way quite addictive.

First, Rachel Roberts, popular culture journalist and broadcaster, will talk
to us about her experience on publications ranging from Grazia, First and
Closer to Now and Spirit & Destiny.

Sophie Wybrew-Bond, our second speaker, is the Projects Director across
women's media for Emap and acting MD of Heat magazine. She has worked on
consumer magazines for the past 10 years, initially as head of marketing for
men's lifestyle and music titles in the Emap stable. She worked on the
relaunch of Heat (which changed from a men's to a women's title in 2000) and
was launch publisher of Close, remaining in that role for five years. She
recently launched First magazine.

Meeting details

Time: 6.30 for 7 p.m
Venue: University Women's Club,
2 Audley Square, London W1
Nearest Tube: Green Park, Marble Arch
Admission: members free, guests £4.50 (no booking required)