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A testimonial from Harper's Magazine

"With the help of SAJA, I was able to find a freelance journalist for a specific project in India in a matter of hours. In addition to this, I now have a list of freelance contacts in India for future reference. All of the journalists who responded to my request have excellent and diverse qualifications. SAJA has helped me tremendously."

Michelle Mounts, Harper's Magazine, New York, Nov. 2004

SAJA frequently gets requests from editors and media outlets looking for freelancers/fixers/videojournalists/photographers located in both South Asia and in U.S. & Canada. This FREE service helps with such requests. It provides links to available freelancers and limited information about writers and publications. Freelancers can add themselves automatically and the media outlets can see the updated listings anytime they wish.

There is no charge for freelancers in SOUTH ASIA to add themselves to the listings, or for editors to see the listings. Freelancers who are based in NORTH AMERICA MUST be paid members of SAJA to add their details (see info below).

PLEASE NOTE: SAJA does NOT take responsibility for the interaction between the editors and the freelancers, nor does SAJA vouch for either the editors or the freelancers. This is merely an information/connection service. It is the responsibility of both parties to check out the skills/background of the other.

FOR FREELANCERS

  • Freelancers based in SOUTH ASIA sign up here. (no password required)
  • Freelancers based in NORTH AMERICA sign up here (if you are a paid SAJA member)
  • FOR NORTH AMERICA ONLY: If you are a paid SAJA member, write to saja [at] columbia [dot] edu to get your password.
  • If you aren't yet a member, sign up here.
  • Be sure to visit the SAJA Career Tips page, which includes tips on freelancing, reporting, writing
  • FEEDBACK: SAJA would love to hear your feedback about this service. If you have a good or bad experience with someone here, let us know. Please send your thoughts to saja [at] columbia [dot] edu.

FOR EDITORS

  • Editors can see the SOUTH ASIA freelancers listings here. More than 367 available journalists in 35 cities, more to come!
  • Editors can see the NORTH AMERICA freelancers listings here. More than 114 available journalists in 25 cities, more to come! (You can sort the results by clicking on the headings of each column. You can also search.)
  • If you have an urgent question for SAJA or need to find a freelancer in a city not listed, contact us at saja [at] columbia [dot] edu or 212-854-5979.
  • You can also see tips on covering South Asia at the SAJA Reporting Tips page - including our SAJA Stylebook.
  • FEEDBACK: SAJA would love to hear your feedback about this service. If you have a good or bad experience with someone here, let us know. Please send your thoughts to saja [at] columbia [dot] edu.