Alex Sujong Laughlin

As we face yet another recession, ‘selling out’ looks like gaining access to basic necessities.

The pursuit of the appearance of objectivity (as opposed to focusing on truthful and contextual reporting of the news) has always been a cynical public relations tactic, one that came to prominence at a time when the industry — and who works in it — looked very different than it does today. Performi…

But between Dean Baquet’s leaked New York Times memo and Elon Musk’s stutter-step pursuit to buy the platform, I’ve been seriously — and frequently — reconsidering my relationship with Twitter.

Opinion | They built their careers on change. Now, they’re middle managers.

When job security in media is a thing of the past, intellectual property ownership is increasingly a right that media workers are demanding.

I realized that my instinct to stand up for myself could have in fact had the opposite effect. I may have become more visible by defending myself, but I was also more visible as a target who had further provoked my aggressor. 

The Slack notification has ballooned in significance. It’s often the primary tie that workers have to workplaces, so every notification takes on a greater weight.

Even though being “called in” is ultimately an act of care for all parties involved (including you), it can still feel uncomfortable. If your colleague has taken the care to thoughtfully approach you about your behavior or comment, how do you respond gracefully and productively?

Choosing to speak up about microaggressions could have real consequences on your professional life. Here’s how to do it effectively.

Conventional wisdom in the Western literary tradition holds that character determines plot. A protagonist possesses a fatal flaw that dashes his otherwise charming character and sets him on a path to slay the dragon, save the world, and get the girl — all while resolving the problem of this fatal flaw. Captain America saves the day. But that definition of plot presumes the existence of a world of background characters whose entire lives are shaped by one hero’s fatal flaw.

When newsroom policies and priorities don’t shift along with the workforce, there might be more reporters of color in the room, but they’re also left to bear the brunt of the newsroom’s poor reputation.

From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their careers.

Why do we still structure our newsrooms like everyone has a wife at home?

Readers from The Cohort newsletter share advice for early career journalists interested in working somewhere supportive and not burning out.

From “grateful to be here” to “no thanks.”

What is the purpose of a ‘women’s’ community in 2021?