Freelancers without institutional affiliation rely on editors to survive, but are often working blind about what they look for and how they field pitches. Learning how to structure a pitch, how much to research, ways to build relationships and tips for negotiating rates can make all the difference.
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Speakers
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Kristen Lepore
Manager, KCRW's Independent Producer Project, KCRW
@kristenlepore • Visit Website
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Usha Sahay
Managing Editor, War on the Rocks
@ushasahay • Visit Website
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Ankita Rao
Special Projects Editor, VICE
@anrao • Visit Website
Moderator
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Meena Thiruvengadam
Success Manager, Parse.ly
@meena_thiru • Visit Website