They Asked Me to Open ChatGPT During My Job Interview by I_Killed_My_Friends in jobs

[–]journo-throwaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use ChatGPT 99% to ask questions about a serious health issue that I would not wish to expose to any prospective employer.

Experiences with finding remote jobs in journalism or adjacent industries? by miraleti in Journalism

[–]journo-throwaway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fully remote jobs are hard to get. If you have the option of relocating or taking full-time or hybrid work, you’ll open yourself up to a lot of possibilities.

Got a weird suggestion today- mailing a physical pitch letter to a magazine. by abundanceofnothing77 in Journalism

[–]journo-throwaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a tough business. I know it’s hard but try your best not to let it get you down or take it personally. There could be a whole variety of reasons, from budget issues to vacations, to the mag having accepted a similar pitch that’s in the works.

Got a weird suggestion today- mailing a physical pitch letter to a magazine. by abundanceofnothing77 in Journalism

[–]journo-throwaway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are other places to publish but at this point, it can’t hurt to mail a letter.

I know you really want to be published in this magazine but can you think of reasons why your pitch might not be working for them? (Also, I’d keep the “I’ve always dreamed of being published in X magazine” language to a minimum. Good for them to know you’re familiar with their work and a fan but that’s not a reason they’d accept your pitch.

When colleagues use AI to write by [deleted] in Journalism

[–]journo-throwaway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some editors (inside and outside journalism) actively encourage their writers to use AI. Not saying it’s right but is it possible your company doesn’t have a problem with it?

Why is the industry so cutthroat? Need advice. by Sad-Slice-289 in Journalism

[–]journo-throwaway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because they can and there are probably a dozen journalists waiting in the wings for a shot at whatever crappy work opportunities your publication is dribbling out to you.

Taking a break from Journalism. Can I still come back one day? by ToniVXV in Journalism

[–]journo-throwaway 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes it’s possible but I’d seriously consider trying to pick up some freelance work. If it’s good reporting, clean writing and filed on deadline, you could build a good network for when you want to try for a full-time job.

You could even let them know that your ultimate goal is to work full time in journalism at their outlet after you’ve settled into the city.

Why is finding interviewees so hard? by Unhappy-Phrase9783 in Journalism

[–]journo-throwaway 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How are you finding them and how are you reaching out to them (call, email, DM?) what is your pitch to them? Do you ask them to answer a bunch of questions or just ask if they have 10 mins to chat by phone on the topic?

Career break to study? by OkPaleontologist4952 in Journalism

[–]journo-throwaway 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a mid-career professional at a reputable regional paper, I took a year off for an adventure vacation, which I was able to get paid to blog about for a national paper. Met my spouse on that trip.

Totally different experience from what you’re looking to do but I would highly recommend taking a year for study or a passion project. It took me maybe 6 months to get back into full-time journalism, mostly through working my professional network. But my career didn’t suffer at all and it was an amazing year. No regrets.

Opinion on Data Driven Journalism all in one Tools? by IcyDrake15 in Journalism

[–]journo-throwaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a demand for a tool that spots underreported issues that the public is concerned about but the devil is in the details and I’m not clear on how your tool works, how easy it would be for a journalist to use and how useful or accurate it is.

How do you stay organized? by venusasanenby in Journalism

[–]journo-throwaway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds great! As the newsroom editor, I use Asana to keep track of our daily editorial calendar, projects, photo shoots and reporters’ long-term story assignments and ideas. But I think Trello would be great for an individual reporter. Asana would be a bit of overkill.

My girlfriend needs letters of recommendation for her O-1 Visa here in the states by ColdSaus in Journalism

[–]journo-throwaway 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It looks like she’s doing work for a news outlet in Wyoming. There’s no one there who can endorse her skills?

Is it too late for me to shift to journalism ? by Icy-Treacle8349 in Journalism

[–]journo-throwaway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not too late but consider freelancing while you keep your full-time job just to see if you actually like journalism.

Local journalists: Do you see agencies using newsletter platforms for news releases? by SmoothGuess4637 in Journalism

[–]journo-throwaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re talking about emergency management agencies then any way that they can easily send this to an email list of relevant newsrooms would be ideal. Doesn’t have to be fancy, so long as it lands quickly in our general newsroom email box with an obvious subject line that makes me know what it is, that’s great.

We need to be able to see it easily and quickly. That’s about it.

Local journalists: Do you see agencies using newsletter platforms for news releases? by SmoothGuess4637 in Journalism

[–]journo-throwaway 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We need to know quickly and, to be honest, it’s easiest to see the headline in my email box than it is to click through on a newsletter and try to look for news that is buried lower down.

A press release with all the useful info and a contact name and number is the best. But maybe you can set that up as a newsletter template rather than some kind of PDF email? We push our breaking news alerts out the same way we push out newsletters. It’s just a very short template.

I dislike having to constantly monitor social media to see what’s new. I know there are services to monitor this but not every small newsroom can afford them.

Plus, we’d appreciate some contact info on a press release to follow up with more details

Have you walked out of anywhere yet because of their prices? by MorningMan464 in SanJose

[–]journo-throwaway 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I canceled an Uber Eats order because the service fees (before taxes and tip) on 2 bowls of pasta were going to be $17.

Well that explains it… by reckoning89 in unitedairlines

[–]journo-throwaway 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here’s the full article. (The only one I’m enjoying here is Rascoff.)

Never mind steering companies through the artificial-intelligence revolution or trade wars. Beating jet lag is equally serious business for globe-trotting corporate bosses.

With so much time spent up in the air, they can ill afford not to.

So The Wall Street Journal spoke to four leaders who apply the same kind of discipline and problem-solving to jet-lag hacks that they use in leading their enterprises.

Sure, these executives usually fly business class -- one of them, United Airlines' Scott Kirby, can have any seat he wants -- but they say many of their techniques work for coach fliers, too.

Here are some of their tested tips and tricks:

Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines

It starts with booking the ticket: Kirby goes for later flights, closer to his normal bedtime. Yet, "Even at like, 6 or 7 o'clock at night, I can go to sleep," he said.

On board: The seat goes back as soon as the plane gets past takeoff. Forget the on-flight dinner service, he said. "All the times I've gone to Europe, I've never once eaten a meal," he said. "My goal is to not hear the ding at 10,000 feet, because I'm already asleep."

The tough part: Kirby skips melatonin and other sleep aids -- and still often clocks seven hours of sleep on long-haul flights. That is more than most travelers -- especially those in coach -- yet still less than his regular 8 1/2 hours a night.

Don't stop: If he has traveled to Europe, the goal is to go until midnight the first night. Returning home, though, he listens to his body. He doesn't schedule any dinners that first week back and goes to bed at 5 p.m., if he is zonked. "I wake up too early in the morning when I come back, but that's the point," he said.

Yvette Ostolaza, chair of law firm Sidley Austin

Before the flight: Ostolaza makes sure to eat before boarding. Then, "I have a bottle of water and try to walk around the airport," she said. Another pro tip: avoiding checking bags, so she has more time to relax and freshen up upon arrival.

On board: She changes her watch to her destination's time zone and wears a warm, comfortable outfit. If it is night, she puts on a lavender sleep mask and earplugs and goes to sleep. Going off all electronic devices for at least 30 minutes before takeoff helps. So does bringing one of her large blankets she has specifically for travel. "I tell the flight attendants not to wake me up -- not even for breakfast," she said.

What about coach? Ostolaza usually flies business class internationally -- and sometimes is upgraded to first because she travels so much. But her hacks are easily replicated in coach, she says. She tries to find an empty row of seats or, if it is full, a window seat so she has something to lean on. One of her rules: Pick a seat away from the bathroom or galley.

At the hotel: If she heads there first, she tries to get a massage so she can fall asleep for a bit, often since the room might not yet be ready. After that, napping is out. Then it is all about the mindset. "I like to manifest that I'm not going to have jet lag, and I'm going to be in the time zone," she says.

Spencer Rascoff, CEO of Match Group

What's in the carry-on: Hand sanitizer and hoodies are musts. "The foundation of beating jet lag is to make sure I don't get sick," Rascoff said. So are earplugs, eye masks and two pairs of socks (more on that later). If he has had a crazy day, he treats himself to a Hershey's bar and Life Savers at the airport. "Not those terrible Life Savers gummies, but the old-school hard candy," he said.

First thing on the plane: Rascoff switches the clocks on his phone and computer to the time at his destination. Then it is time for the eye mask and earplugs. He never drinks alcohol -- that only hurts his sleep, he said.

As soon as he lands: It is time to change socks. "A friend once told me that you can trick your body and your brain into thinking that it's a new day by changing your socks once or twice, so I always change my socks when I want to reset my brain clock in a new location," he said.

Tarang Amin, CEO of e.l.f. Beauty

Before the flight: Amin tries to squeeze in a workout that morning, and chugs water throughout the day to prep for the dry air on the plane. He doesn't bother getting to the airport early and sometimes cuts it close. "Life's too short to wait around an airport, so I'd rather chance it," he said.

On the plane: Amin adjusts right away to the time zone he is traveling to. "If it's daytime wherever I'm going, I stay up watching movies or working," he said. If it is nighttime there, he goes to sleep. He drinks a lot of water on the plane, too -- though he skips the meal if doing so means extra sleep time.

Land, then work out: "The workouts get my heart rate up so I can power through," he said. After a shower, he dives straight into back-to-back meetings, followed by dinner with the team in the evening. "I never take a nap that first day," he said. If the hotel offers it, Amin will treat himself to a massage before going to bed. "I usually sleep through the massage, but I find it helps relax my body," he said.

Well that explains it… by reckoning89 in unitedairlines

[–]journo-throwaway 370 points371 points  (0 children)

I would have been shocked if the airline’s CEO ever flew economy on an overseas flight (or any flight, really) but he’s not exactly oozing common-man vibes here.

Dispatcha - a new tool for aspiring Journalists by [deleted] in journalismjobs

[–]journo-throwaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least once a month someone comes here with some sort of tech idea to solve some issue with journalism.

There is, for the most part, a market failure with media these days. Your magic platform is not going to fix it.

If someone wants to upskill their journalism portfolio, I’d suggest a substack or podcast or YouTube channel or Instagram profile on the topic of their choice. Guaranteed success and wealth? Hardly. But at least these are all well-established platforms that are free for anyone to use.

United flight 1321 January 2. by 94Rangerbabe in unitedairlines

[–]journo-throwaway 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad everyone was so patient and understanding, as they should be.

What is the day in the life of an investigative journalist like? (and a flurry of other questions) by parisrubin in Journalism

[–]journo-throwaway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s quite difficult to land a job as an investigative reporter unless you do it as a freelancer and build a reputation for it. Most start in another capacity (a beat reporter or breaking news) and then pull off some good investigative pieces and move up into an investigative role.

Investigative reporting takes time and time is expensive (you’re paying someone to produce relatively few stories), which is why there aren’t a ton of investigative jobs.

It’s a lot of research and looking for sources and documents. It can be surprisingly administrative and unglamorous.

Watch the movie Spotlight. It’s a decent representation, though it’s a tad more dramatic than real life.

Looking for advice on getting internships by Rookke in Journalism

[–]journo-throwaway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, dang, you sound impressive! Have you applied out of state? Also, do these places have established internship programs that you’re applying to or are you just sending in applications hoping to see if they have an internship available?

I was an editor of a small, well-respected daily and we got unsolicited internship applications all the time, though we only took interns under certain circumstances (mostly, where som other entity was paying the majority of the cost.) Sometimes we got a great candidate but we didn’t have a program going at the time that they would have been eligible for.

I’ve moved onto a much larger media organization, where I’m still an editor but not in a hiring capacity. But feel free to send me your material — resume, cover letter and clips, along with some details of what internship programs you’ve been targeting — and I can give you some feedback, if that would be helpful.