The hottest Journalism Substack posts right now

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Jobs and Opps at ITV, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, The Lead, Sifted.eu, and Many, Many More 🎄

Journo Resources - The Opportunities • 119 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23
💼 Business Jobs Opportunities Publishing Journalism Media
  1. The newsletter shares job opportunities at various organizations like ITV and The Bureau of Investigative Journalism.
  2. Encouragement to rest and recharge during the holiday season to improve job application quality.
  3. Updates on a magazine cover reveal and sales initiative for the upcoming yearbook.
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Apoorva Mandavilli keeps making mistakes at the New York Times to exaggerate the risk of COVID to keep Americans scared

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 162 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Journalism Medical Misinformation
  1. Apoorva Mandavilli is accused of making mistakes and exaggerating COVID risks to keep Americans scared
  2. Critics claim that Mandavilli's reporting lacks journalistic integrity and is more aligned with activism
  3. There are concerns about bias in Mandavilli's reporting, including inaccurate statistics and flawed analysis

'Free Julian Assange!' say Latin America's leftist leaders: Lula, AMLO, Petro, Maduro, Ortega, Kirchner, Evo, Zelaya

Geopolitical Economy Report • 219 implied HN points • 08 Dec 22
🌍 World Politics Latin America Journalism Human Rights Extradition Political Leaders
  1. Latin America's leftist leaders, including Lula and Maduro, are vocally demanding freedom for Julian Assange, highlighting a strong unified support for the persecuted journalist.
  2. These prominent figures emphasize Assange's journalistic contributions and expose concerns about his unfair imprisonment and risk of extradition to the US, where he faces severe charges.
  3. The movement reflects a broader global push for Assange's release, linking it to issues of press freedom, human rights, and government transparency.

Hunter Biden vs. the drive forensics

Cybersect • 137 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Forensics Conspiracy Theories Technology Journalism
  1. To take a forensics image of Hunter Biden's laptop drive, a similar model MacBook Pro is needed with a non-standard hard-drive connector.
  2. Experts can provide inaccurate opinions when not directly involved or without thorough research.
  3. Asking techies to comment without detailed work can lead to biased conclusions and contribute to the spread of conspiracy theories.

Newsroom Diversity Will Require Union Flexibility

Second Rough Draft • 137 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Diversity Affirmative Action Labor Unions Journalism
  1. Newsroom diversity is being challenged by recent court rulings against affirmative action.
  2. Labor unions may need to adjust their rules to preserve diversity in newsrooms during layoffs.
  3. Implementing economic affirmative action can help promote diversity by favoring applicants from lower income or wealth backgrounds.

It’s the First Budget Season of the AI Revolution

Second Rough Draft • 137 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🕹 Technology AI Journalism Budgeting Generative AI
  1. The generative AI revolution is considered the biggest turning point in technology since the Nineties with significant implications.
  2. Artificial Intelligence offers cost-saving opportunities but also presents hard choices in terms of reallocating resources.
  3. AI can enhance journalistic capabilities by creating new versions of stories at low costs and opening the door to new audiences.

Thinking About AI and the Business of News

Second Rough Draft • 137 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
💼 Business Technology AI Journalism Innovation Legislation
  1. It's important for news organizations to ensure they have the right talent to understand and implement AI technology.
  2. News organizations should have a forward-thinking mindset to adapt to technological changes and not resist innovation.
  3. Legal considerations surrounding AI, such as copyrightability and licensing agreements, will play a crucial role in shaping the future of news publishing.

Mexico's President AMLO demands freedom for Julian Assange, 'prisoner of conscience' and 'best journalist of our time'

Geopolitical Economy Report • 358 implied HN points • 22 Jun 22
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Human Rights Journalism
  1. Mexico's President AMLO is demanding freedom for Julian Assange, calling him the 'prisoner of conscience' and the 'best journalist of our time.'
  2. President AMLO condemned US hypocrisy in the treatment of Assange, questioning principles like democracy and freedom of expression.
  3. AMLO reiterated his commitment to pressuring US President Joe Biden to release Assange, despite Amnesty International's reluctance to call Assange a prisoner of conscience.

Two too many atrocities,...how many more?

History's Parrot • 78 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Journalism Narratives Truth Empathy
  1. The importance of sharing critical insights and information from independent journalists like Alastair Crooke to combat lies and tyrannies.
  2. The impact of 'win narratives' on empathy, active listening, and communication between states, as highlighted by the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
  3. The necessity to reflect on existence and societal decay in current times of turmoil and assault on societal pillars.

The chroniclers of the crypto collapse

The Future, Now and Then • 175 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23
💰 Finance Crypto Books Journalism Scandal Investigation
  1. Authors faced with unexpected events can choose to adjust their approach or stay true to their original vision.
  2. Different writers responded differently to the changing fortunes in the blockchain world, resulting in varied books.
  3. Michael Lewis' book about the crypto collapse did not adapt to the unfolding events and may eventually be forgotten.

Press freedoms are tightening for journalists who report adversarially on NATO

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 325 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Journalism International relations
  1. Press freedoms are tightening for journalists adversarial to NATO, facing alignments demands from Western governments
  2. Legendary journalist I.F. Stone emphasized that freedom of the press includes allowing lies to safeguard the truth
  3. Western press freedoms are deteriorating, with concerns raised by organizations like Reporters Without Borders and the National Union of Journalists

Jobs and Opps at The Financial Times, Prospect Magazine, Arts Professional, and Many, Many More ☀️

Journo Resources - The Opportunities • 218 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
💼 Business Job Opportunities Financials Media industry Journalism Marketing
  1. The financial data showed a turnover of nearly £92,000, breakdown of revenue sources, and major expenses.
  2. Revenue sources included grants, job ad sales, memberships, sponsorships, and affiliate sales.
  3. Major expenses included staff costs, freelance payments, services, and goods like printing.

We don't talk (about Facebook) any more

Social Warming by Charles Arthur • 117 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Social media AI Data Privacy Journalism Content creation
  1. Scandals involving Facebook have reduced significantly since the revelations by whistleblower Frances Haugen
  2. Despite financial stability, Facebook has lost relevance in the news and social media landscape
  3. Artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT, is changing the freelance writing industry by providing faster and cheaper content creation

✍️ New Jobs and Crisis At The BBC ✍️ — March 13

Inside The Newsroom • 98 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Government Policy Journalism
  1. The BBC faced a crisis after suspending football presenter Gary Linekar for his comments on the UK government's new immigration policy.
  2. The controversy highlighted the BBC's struggle for impartiality and the challenges of balancing political influences with public service broadcasting.
  3. The situation also brought attention to the impact of social media guidelines, government influence, and perceptions of bias on the BBC's operations.

P Is For Pyle

Castalia • 99 implied HN points • 17 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Literature History Art Media Journalism
  1. Ernie Pyle was an important World War II correspondent who may not be widely known today. His reporting style brought the realities of war to life for many people.
  2. The author emphasizes that writing has value and should be compensated. It's a reminder that while information can be free, the effort of creating it deserves payment.
  3. The post is behind a paywall, but the author notes that it's not hard to access. This highlights the balance between sharing information and recognizing the work that goes into creating it.

Jobs and Opps at KMTV, FullFact, The Post, GamesRadar, and Many, Many More 🌦️

Journo Resources - The Opportunities • 119 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
💼 Business Journalism Media Communications Publishing Content creation
  1. There are various job opportunities in journalism available, ranging from editorial assistants to staff writers to senior editors.
  2. Organizations like Journo Resources provide support and resources for those from marginalized backgrounds interested in journalism.
  3. It's essential to check different platforms for job listings, as there are many opportunities available across various sectors within journalism.

The journalists gaze

Men Yell at Me • 173 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Journalism Political Coverage
  1. Journalists at a restaurant in Iowa complained about the lack of Whole Foods and doubted the vegan options.
  2. Iowa is often portrayed in political journalism as a simplistic backdrop, reducing the state to stereotypes.
  3. Local perspectives and nuances are often overlooked in political reporting, where the same few interviewees are featured repeatedly.

Nyhetsbrev steigan.no 24.12.2024

steigan.no • 5 implied HN points • 24 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Political Analysis Military Affairs Journalism International relations
  1. Grateful for support: The platform appreciates all the encouragement and voluntary contributions it receives, which are vital for its operations.
  2. Focus on analysis: The platform aims to provide in-depth analysis on overlooked news topics, including wars, misinformation, and social control methods.
  3. Comprehensive resource: It serves as both a news outlet and a knowledge base, with thousands of searchable articles and external references for readers to explore.