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LinkedIn for Journalists
Get the most out of LinkedIn as a journalist
LinkedIn for Journalists (LIFJ) has been around for more than a decade helping journalists use LinkedIn to their advantage. Our program provides access to training sessions, LinkedIn experts, and tools like LinkedIn Premium Business. Stay up-to-date on all things LIFJ by joining our LinkedIn Group.
Find the right source, fast.
Search by company name, size, keywords, title, or any other filter to find the exact source you need.
Get past “no comment.”
Use LinkedIn Search to find current and former employees – and to see how you’re connected to them.
Promote your work.
Learn how links to your best work on LinkedIn can drive traffic back to your publisher.
LinkedIn for Journalists Premium Program
We offer journalists access to experts, insights and LinkedIn Premium Business each quarter
Enrollment has closed
The enrollment period for this quarter’s LinkedIn for Journalists Premium Program closed May 23 at 5 p.m. PT. We are not accepting any more applications until next quarter’s enrollment period, which will open in July. Join our LIFJ Group to stay up-to-date on timelines.
Enrollment has closed
The enrollment period for this quarter’s LinkedIn for Journalists Premium Program closed May 23 at 5 p.m. PT. We are not accepting any more applications until next quarter’s enrollment period, which will open in July. Join our LIFJ Group to stay up-to-date on timelines.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the program?
This program is intended for journalists and editors working for or regularly contributing to news outlets. A news organization is a newspaper, magazine, radio, broadcast, or online publication that focuses on delivering original news to the general public.
Please note that space is limited and approval is not automatic or guaranteed based on prior acceptance or group participation. All applications must be completed in full by the shared deadline in order to be considered.
When is the next LinkedIn Live event?
Our next LinkedIn Live is scheduled for July 13. We will post a link to the event page once it's live.
What is the application window?
This quarter's enrollment period closes May 23 at 5 p.m. PT. We receive a large number of applications each quarter and it requires time to review them all, so thank you for following our submission process!
What factors do you consider when evaluating applications for LinkedIn for Journalists program?
First and foremost, you must be a working journalist or editor.
Second, you must fully complete the application, including providing 5 work examples from the past 6 months or a link to your author page if you work at a major news outlet. All applications must be fully completed to be considered.
How will my account be upgraded?
All applicants who apply for this quarter's LIFJ Premium Program by the May 23 deadline can expect to receive a decision notification on June 15. We will host a LinkedIn Live training session on July 13 for those interested.
I took a webinar but did not receive a follow-up email with my upgrade code. How can I get it?
If you attended a LinkedIn For Journalists webinar with us, you will receive a follow-up email within 2 weeks following the session with directions on how to upgrade your account with a unique Premium Business upgrade code.
If after 2 weeks you still have not received the email and have checked your spam filter, please reach out to us at journalisttraining@linkedin.com.
What if my job was affected by COVID-19 and I don't have enough work examples in the past 6 months?
If your job or work agreement was impacted by COVID-19, please email journalisttraining@linkedin.com detailing your employment status, previous work history, and any work in-progress to help us review your application.
Does the program accept students, professors, social media coordinators, or content strategists? What about information services?
Sorry, no. The LinkedIn for Journalists program is specifically intended for working journalists and editors.
The webinar time doesn't work for me. Can I still watch the webinar?
Yes, we want to ensure that this webinar is available to journalists globally. If you register for the webinar and do not attend, you will receive an email inviting you to watch the webinar recording. The recording will be available for one week following the live event. Please ensure you have applied for the program before applications close.