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12 Sep

How much do freelance journalists make?

<p> </p><p><em>In a follow-up to our piece about <a href="http://j-source.ca/article/how-much-do-journalists-make">how much journalists earn</a> at a number of mainstream media companies, <strong>Nicole Cohen</strong> takes a look at wages for freelance journalists, for whom the picture is not so rosy. She explains how the money breaks down and what initiatives are being taken in a sector of the industry where wages have been stagnant since the 1980s. </em></p><p><strong>By Nicole Cohen</strong></p>

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11 Sep

Law Times is hiring a staff writer

<p> </p><p style="margin-left:.5in;"> </p><p><em>Law Times</em>, a weekly newspaper for the legal profession in Ontario, is hiring a staff writer. The writer will also work on the newspaper’s website and blog, creating multimedia content and shooting video.</p><p>For more information, check out the posting <a href="http://jobs.thomsonreuters.com/job/Toronto-Staff-Writer-Job-ON/2142245/">here</a>.</p><p> </p>

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11 Sep

CRTC approves Indie 88.1 for coveted FM radio spot

<p> </p><p>The CRTC announced today — <a href="https://twitter.com/fagstein/status/245537988401049601">in the middle of its hearings</a> on Bell’s proposed acquisition of Astral Media — that it has awarded a license to Rock 95 Broadcasting for the coveted FM radio spot of 88.1.</p>

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10 Sep

Prévoir l’imprévisible – Le défi des programmes de formation en journalisme

<p>Par Judith Dubois, <em>originellement paru sur <a href="http://www.affairesuniversitaires.ca/prevoir-limprevisible.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Affaires universitaires</a></em>.</p><p>L’actualisation des programmes d’enseignement est une démarche non seulement nécessaire mais également impérative lorsqu’elle concerne des domaines d’activité comme le journalisme, qui évoluent rapidement dans un environnement en pleine mutation.</p>

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10 Sep

J-Links: Bell-Astral CRTC hearing primer; On saving Homicide Watch; Death of the article?

<p> </p><p><strong>In Canadian media:</strong></p><p>The biggest story in Canadian media today surrounds the CRTC hearings now underway on the proposed Bell-Astral deal. Get caught up with this short primer and follow the hearings on Twitter with the #crtc or #bellastral hashtag, or by following <a href="http://twitter.com/crtchearings">@CRTChearings</a> or the reporters covering the hearings in Montreal such as <a href="http://twitter.com/sladurantaye">Steve Ladurantaye</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/fagstein">Steve Faguy</a>.</p>

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10 Sep

RCMP seeks to vet questions for UAE officer

<p>When the Royal Canadian Mounted Police invited reporters to an event in St. John’s honouring female police officers, it included an unusual request. Journalists who want to interview the officer of the year were asked to submit their questions for review in advance.</p>

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7 Sep

Finalists named for 2012 Jack Webster Awards

<p> </p><p>The <a href="http://www.jackwebster.com/new/news.php?id=66">finalists for the 2012 Jack Webster Awards</a> have been announced, with CBC leading media organizations with 12 nominations — seven in radio, three in television, one in multimedia reporting and one in legal reporting.</p>

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7 Sep

J-school survival tips from students and grads

<p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">Journalism school: While it may be exciting, and your first taste of the adrenaline rush that comes with breaking a story, chasing a lead or landing that big interview, it can also be daunting. What are streeters and standups? Why are they important? How do you find the right source and get them to talk to you? And how the heck do you get a job when you’re done all of this?</span></p>

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7 Sep

J-Links: Journalism and TIFF; CBC to broadcast 2015 Pan Ams; NBC breaks even on Olympics

<p> </p><p><strong>In Canadian media:</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/awards-and-festivals/tiff/video-confessions-of-a-tiff-reporter/article4524061/?cmpid=rss1&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter">Journalism and TIFF</a></p>

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6 Sep

CBC/Radio-Canada license renewal process begins

<p> </p><p>The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has re-opened public consultations on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s upcoming television and radio license renewal.</p><p>Hearings on CBC/Radio-Canada’s license renewal will begin Nov. 19 in Gatineau, Que. The deadline to submit interventions/answers is Oct. 5 and the broadcaster must respond to them by Oct. 15.</p>

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