News & Media

I'm a recent grad and am 2 months in at my first real job. I'm starting to see that some people here don't get along, and there are little groups/cliques I didn't notice at first. I… more

I’ve just stepped into my first leadership role and some days I feel confident—and other days I feel completely out of my depth. For anyone who’s been there, what helped you find your rhythm as a new … more

Too many people in media call themselves "storytellers" but write like robots. The truth is that it is not storytelling if no one feels anything. It is just words in a paragraph. Copywriters… more

I've been covering breaking news for our local station for two years, and I'm completely burned out creatively. I used to be good at finding the personal, human elements in stories, but now I … more

Even after years in media, I’ve just started a new role and it’s feeling quite overwhelming. New systems, new teams, new politics. How do you find your footing without burning out trying to prove your… more

Why do we still write headlines like it's 2003 SEO school? You've got 3 seconds and a doomscrolling reader. If your headline starts with "Amid growing concerns..." you already lost t… more

I had a full camera crew, no working batteries, and a guest who showed up 30 minutes early. Production life is just a series of beautifully managed disasters. People think the job is glamorous. Someti… more

If your CTA is "click here," you are wasting pixels. Make it useful. Make it clear. Make it sound like someone rea/ wrote it. Why is basic copywriting logic still seen as "refreshing&qu… more

Been working on a story about Al-generated voiceovers. Wild how close they sound to real people now. But also... kind of unsettling? If Al can replicate tone and pacing so well, where do we draw the l… more

Just graduated from J-school, and I'm job hunting. I found the editor who's interviewing me next week on Instagram, and his account has lots of great industry insights. Is it weird if I follow… more

How do you "self brand"? I feel self branding is more important than your CV in this industry, how do you do it? Do you use of social media profesionally or just have an online portfolio?

Wrote copy during nap time. Reviewed it at 2am. Client said it "lacks energy." Same, tbh. How do you keep your writing sharp when your brain is running on snacks and stress?

I genuinely thought I was getting fired today. Manager called me into a random 1-to-1, looked serious, then just asked if I watched that new documentary. Heart rate. 140 bpm... Why do meetings with … more

I landed my dream reporting job, but the newsroom reality is a nightmare. Senior staff treats newcomers like threats, management prioritizes metrics over missions, and ethical corners get cut daily. I… more

I used to pride myself on being calm. But lately, my stress is leaking out in ways I do not like — snappy replies, blank stares, missed breaks. How do you really know when it is time to stop and recov… more

Client: "Make it conversational."
Me: writes conversationally
Client: "This feels too informal."

Deep breath. Smile. Rewrite. Cry a little 😢 Move on ... Why is 'conversational… more

Stop calling it a “diverse” panel when it is just one woman and five men in suits. Representation is not a checkbox. We work in media. We shape perception. We can do better. Tired of applauding the ba… more

I left copy editing because I was bored, but now I'm wondering if I made a mistake. I'm naturally introverted, and calling sources makes me genuinely anxious, even though I understand how crit… more

Do transferrable skills happen anymore? Job ads are all so specific now and it feels like you have to have done EXACTLY that job to get a chance to even be interviewed.

Sure. I have not written copy f… more

Back in my day, "copywriter" meant headlines, product blurbs, and print ads. Now it means website audits, SEO, UX, social captions, tone guides, and "just a quick Tik Tok script." … more

I'm approaching my one-year mark as a reporter and have my sights set on anchoring. For those who've made this career move, is one year of reporting experience enough? What skills or portfolio… more

I still write drafts on paper sometimes. Pen. Notebook. Scribbles. No Notion. No Al. Just brain to hand. I remember things better when i slow down. Anyone else still doing this or just me?

Sent: polished headline, 3 tone options, SEO meta and alt text.

Received: "Can we make it snappier ✨️?"

Snappier than what?? Morse code?? How do you respond without screaming in Arial?

"Let us keep this informal" means three rounds of feedback, four stakeholders, and someone who thinks emojis will "weaken the brand." how do you explain "casual but still sma… more

I've been covering politics for three years, but after questioning why some reporters get triple the bylines, I suddenly found myself assigned to weekend shifts and local festivals. When does spea… more

I’m lucky enough to have hybrid working where I’m expected to go into the office a minimum of 3 days a week. Most people in my office take Mondays and Fridays at home, but sometimes I prefer a Wednesd… more

As a team lead, I try to be there as a support for my team, but some days it feels like there’s no one supporting me. Are other leads feeling caught between upper management and overworked staff?

I worked for a newspaper for nearly 5 years, and made the move to a digital outlet a few months ago. The difference is crazy! At the paper, I had days to work on stories, but now, everything needs to … more

I find my team always puts so much effort into trailer campaigns —and then it’s gone in a flash and it’s on to the next one. Does your company reflect on what’s working, or is it just about pushing mo… more

I love when people say "circle back" like it is a polite way of ignoring something until next week. I use it too. We all know it means "I do not want to deal with this right now."

I started my first journalism job last week, and I've already cried twice at work. I'm so mortified! My coworkers are great, but I've got a lot of personal stuff going on outside of work r… more

Previously, it felt like there were steps to followfor natural progression- I started as a junior into a senior. Now everything feels a bit messier. Do you feel like there’s a clear path forward in yo… more

Why do I always do my best thinking five minutes after the meeting ends? Suddenly I have all the ideas, clever comebacks, actual solutions. Too late now. I will just save it for the next one and forge… more

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I have some holiday coming up just as it’s about to get super busy at work. How do you deal with the guilt of leaving your team when it’s busy so you can have fun?

The group chat went quiet after someone asked a serious question. Everyone saw it. No one replied. I sat there wondering if I should jump in or stay silent and protect my peace. Still undecided.

I lost my consultancy gig last week, which had sustained me since I lost my job last year. Now I'm back in the worst job market I've ever seen for journalists - I've only had one interview… more

I got a verbal offer from another station, but my current contract doesn't end for a few more months. They asked if I could start sooner, and I told them my situation up front. My current boss won… more