In light of recent layoffs and company consolidations, the Indiana Pro Chapter of SPJ compiled this list of resources to support journalists who have been laid off.
Zina Kumok is a financial advisor in Indianapolis and happy to set up a meeting to discuss 401(k) rollovers, emergency fund planning and more. As a former journalist, she is proud to help other media professionals. Email her: zkumok@chdouglas.com
You can also watch a financial literacy workshop Zina did for SPJ in November 2025.
A list of resources for laidoff journalists from SPJ national including a group on LinkedIN.
A how-to on preparing for and recovering from layoffs from Nieman Reports.
“Laid Off to Launch” toolkit from News Revenue Hub.