Stanford conference looks at the future of freelancing

Independent journalists, many of whom who are taking on a more vital and visible role in informing the public and reinvigorating the profession, are invited to The Future of Freelancing: Redefining Journalism. Reinventing Yourself, June 18-19, at Stanford University.

The conference will focus on helping experienced journalists explore their evolving careers and stay inspired to do their best work. Speakers include keynoter David Granger, editor-in-chief of Esquire magazine, assigning editors from The New Yorker, the Washington Post Magazine and other magazines, and editors from digital and cross-platform outlets including AOL’s Patch.com, the Bay Area News Project, the Center for Investigative Journalism, and more. The first 40 writers to register will qualify for a one-on-one meeting with an editor, assigned on a first-come, first serve basis.

The conference is sponsored by the John S. Knight Fellowships for Professional Journalists, the American Society for Journalists and Authors (ASJA) and ASJA Northern California. Registration opens April 9 for ASJA members, SPJ Northern California members, and current or former Knight fellows; April 16 for the general public. To register, visit http://freelance.stanford.edu or e-mail freelance@lists.stanford.edu.