Barbara Mantel
Freelance Leader
Barbara Mantel is AHCJ’s health beat leader for freelancing and has written about subjects such as how to find and keep an accountability partner, how to tap the rich resources at libraries and how to break into narrative journalism. Mantel, an award-winning journalist, began her journalism career as the economics reporter and then assistant managing editor of a business news program on ESPN television. She moved to NPR as its economics and business correspondent and later served as the first senior editor, senior producer and director of the public radio program “Science Friday.” Mantel’s byline has appeared in a wide range of media outlets, including CQ Researcher, AARP, Undark, Next Avenue, Medical Economics, Healthline, NBCNews.com, Today.com, NPR and The New York Times.
“This job allows me to keep learning about freelancing and share that knowledge with AHCJ members who are independent journalists like me.”
Authored Posts
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What freelancers need to know about media liability insurance
Freelance journalists need to weigh the nature of their reporting, risk of being sued, relationship with publishers and cost of…
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A typical workday for freelancer Jyoti Madhusoodanan
Independent journalist Jyoti Madhusoodanan covers health and life science for The New York Times, NPR, Scientific American and other publications.
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Lunch and Learn: Using social media to find editors calling for pitches
In September, attendees at the monthly Lunch and Learn discussed how to use social media to find editors who are…
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A typical workday for freelancer Marcus Banks
For this installment of “A Typical Workday,” I interviewed independent health care journalist Marcus Banks. He has been freelancing full…
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Boost your reporting by tapping into libraries’ vast resources
On deadline but you’re overwhelmed by the wealth of information available online? Find out how your local public or academic…
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Top tips for breaking into narrative journalism
Narrative journalism can provide readers with a powerful and rewarding experience. Instead of cut-and-dry facts and figures, this form of…
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Freelancers: AHCJ has 41 market guides to help you pitch your next story
Do you have an article to pitch but aren’t sure where or how to send it? AHCJ now has over…
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Narrative journalism: What it is, what it requires and how to make it pay
AHCJ’s webinar on Monday, July 24, will provide valuable tips for freelance writers who would like to break into long-form…
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A typical workday for freelancer Jeanette Beebe
Freelance reporter, fact checker and audio producer Jeanette Beebe describes her workday.
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Virtual body doubling may help your productivity
Virtual body doubling involves working alongside someone else through video chat. Many freelancers say it helps them stay motivated and…