Contacts and networking

In this episode we discuss how to make great contacts and the best online and offline places for networking. Broadcast journalist Adam Hancock and technology writer Umar Hassan share their advice on using social media platforms and attending events to build up a pool of regular commissions.

The Guests

Adam Hancock: linkedin.com/in/adam-hancock-0b437597

Twitter: @adamhankers

Umar Hassan: https://umarthejourno.com/

Twitter: @umarhassan96

Resources

Freelancing for Journalists Facebook network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281

http://birminghampressclub.com/

Guild of Heath Writers: https://www.healthwriters.com/

Googledoc: https://www.google.co.uk/docs/about/

Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here 

SHU students who helped produce this podcast:

Guest liaison manager - Kendra Nichols

Guest photography - Anton Velchev

Desk driver - Anurag Dasgupta

Show notes - Isabella Tarrant

Studio producer - Ben Dodd

Music researcher - Ben Dodd

Website designer - Alexandra Ventress

Social media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson