Upcoming Master Talk

What it takes to work as a freelance journalist with award-winning freelance journalist and photographer Olivia Acland

Based between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Greece, Olivia Acland reports extensively across Africa, covering pressing issues including global health, human rights, climate change, and migration.

In addition to reporting for The Economist and, more recently, The Observer, her photography has been published by leading international outlets such as The New York Times, the BBC, and Al Jazeera.

In this session, Olivia Acland will share how stories evolve from the initial idea to publication, what it takes to build a career as a freelance journalist and photographer today, and how to adapt to an industry that is constantly evolving.

Date and time: August 15th, 6 pm CET/11 am EST

Upcoming Storyteller Project

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Date and time: August 15th, 6 pm CET/11 am EST

Previous Community Sessions

Bjarke Calvin, former editor-in-chief at Magnum Photo, CEO & founder of Duckling

Camila Faraci, freelance photojournalist and Duckling Seed Grantee

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