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We support women journalists in the UK to reach their full potential and manage their careers.

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Upcoming Events & Workshops

Women in Journalism runs a year-round programme of events including workshops, panel discussions and fantastic parties. Our events bring journalists together to learn, share experience and connect with others working across the industry.

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What Editors Want To See In Pitches

Tue 24 February, 12.30pm (GMT)

Women in Journalism is launching an exciting new lunchtime series for freelance journalists with the award-winning freelance journalist, Donna Ferguson.

CV Clinic Series: Getting Your First Journalism Job

Wed 25 February, 12:30–1:30pm (GMT)

Breaking into journalism is competitive. This session is designed to help you give yourself the best possible chance, whether you’re about to graduate, early in your career, or navigating your first newsroom role.

Spring Networking Event sponsored by TESCO

Thu 26 Feb 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (GMT)

Expand your contact book at our first networking event of the year with free wine and nibbles and some comedy!

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Mentor Programme

Our industry leading mentorship programme has helped hundreds of journalists at all stages of their career. Whether you’re just starting out or edit a national newspaper, we’ll find the perfect match for you.

The scheme opens in November every year and there’s a registration of interest form to make sure you don’t miss out.

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Sign up to our newsletter and be the first to know about our journalism training workshops, hackathons, mentoring scheme and get first access to tickets for our sell out parties.

We have thousands of subscribers all around the UK at all stages of their journalism careers.

Awards

Our awards highlight excellence across the full breadth of journalism recognising women who have made an indelible mark on their profession.

We also run the Georgina Henry Award which acknowledges journalistic technological innovation and has launched numerous careers and businesses and has a £4000 prize.

See previous winners