The Latest: WBUR weighs job cuts; New York Times newsroom fractures; NPC Career Day March 22; CNBC plans TV expansion

March 6, 2024

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Boston’s WBUR weighs hiring freeze , job cuts as advertising revenue plummets (Boston Globe)

Newsroom at the New York Times fractures over story on Hamas attacks (NPR)

Key Trump ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tells top U.K. journalist Emily Maitlis to ‘f**k off’ (POLITICO)

L.A. Times' power rankings list put on hold after publisher clash (The Wrap)

CNBC plans TV expansion of personal finance brand 'Make It' (New York Times)

The pleasure of podcasts: The New York Times and Vox Media explain their strategies (MediaPost) / Apple Podcasts now includes transcripts (The Verge)

The Washington Post’s Drew Harwell explains why AI is like a karaoke machine (Poynter) / Top AI researchers say OpenAI, Meta and more hinder independent evaluations (Washington Post) / The public is rapidly turning against AI , polling shows (Futurism)

Hollis Towns named Alabama Media Group editor-in-chief and vice president of content (AL.com) / Aspen Public Radio names former Aspen Times photographer Kelsey Brunner as news director (AspenTimes) / Shafiqah Hudson, a freelance writer who fought trolls on social media , dies at 46 (New York Times)

‘Don’t expect help from the disruptors ’: The Financial Times’s chief executive on AI, ‘loyalist’ readers, and its U.S. expansion (Nieman Journalism Lab)

How the New York Times made its newest word search game , Strands (New York Times)

Meet the squadron of photographers chronicling Israel's protests for the world (Times of Israel)

Broadcasters gather in D.C. to lobby for the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) and other topics (National Association of Broadcasters)

Milestone: end of routine Covid testing for White House press corps (White House Correspondents Association)

Press Freedom

Iowa journalist who runs ‘Bleeding Heartland,’ wins five-year fight for press credentials (Voice of America)

Volusia Sheriff Chitwood critical of Daytona Beach News-Journal…doesn’t invite news organization to press conference (Daytona Beach News-Journal)

Freethought Caucus leaders ride to Przybyla's rescue (The F**king News) / The right way to cover the intersection of religion and politics (POLITICO)

A socialist writer skewered the Formula One scene. Then her article vanished (Washington Post)

Advice for photographing the April 8 solar eclipse

“There are plenty of great photos to be made of solar eclipses no matter what photo equipment you use. You can make beautiful images with long lenses, short lenses and in-between lenses , but you’ll need a few essentials: safe viewing filters, a tripod and a plan you can follow. Planning is crucial. You’ll want to know well in advance where you will view the event. Arrive early with plenty of time to set up, and be ready to adapt to those inevitable unexpected hiccups. … And most importantly, include some time in your routine to empty your hands, get your head out of your viewfinder and look with your own eyes.”

-- Photographer Randall Benton, excerpt from “Want to photograph the April solar eclipse?” (NPPA)

Job interview tip: How to frame your questions

“How you phrase your questions is important. Rather than using generic language, you want to ask the questions as if they pertain specifically to you . For example, instead of ‘What does a typical day look like?’ you want to ask ‘What would a typical day for me in this role look like?’ That will allow the hiring manager to begin seeing you in the role. According to [career strategist John] Lees, this is a ‘great psychological trick’ because as soon as they visualize you doing the job, it’s hard to let go of that image.”

-- Amy Gallo, author, excerpt from “38 smart questions to ask in a job interview ” (Harvard Business Review)

✨ Find Your Next Opportunity: Join us at Career Day, March 22! 🌟

Transition from candidate to colleague at the inaugural Career Day at the National Press Club. Join us in person on Friday, March 22, for an exclusive opportunity to expand your network and propel your journalism or communication career forward:

Meet recruiters from top newsrooms and PR/communication firms in the bustling exhibitor hall
Discover fellowship and academic opportunities for diverse career paths
Visit the complimentary pop-up headshot studio to refresh your professional image

In between networking, participants can empower themselves with career-focused learning sessions produced by the Institute. Hear from industry experts on tips to nail your job interview in today's market; cover letter strategies; and how to stay motivated and organized in your job search.

Click here to see the full agenda as well as the exhibitors recruiting at Career Day.

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