News & Media

Do you read feedback once and move on, or obsess over every word? I filed a piece and sat refreshing my inbox for feedback like my life depended on it. Waiting for edits feels like waiting for exam re… more

I’ve seen teams where long hours are almost expected, with late nights, weekend emails, and constant availability. But I’ve also seen a shift in some places toward valuing balance more. What’s the vib… more

We just had to pull a story that was wrong because we rushed to post it on Facebook. It's so embarrassing. After you make a mistake on social media, do you usually correct it or take down the fals… more

Working for a website who demands the writing passes a specific 0 ChatGPT/ no AI website generator. No matter how I write this article, it flags as 50% AI (even though its not).

How do you get pass th… more

A good manager can completely change the culture of a team. I’ve worked with some who inspire, protect, and motivate… and others who just add stress. In your view, what qualities make someone a truly … more

The media landscape shifts constantly with new platforms, new formats, and new expectations. Thinking about when you first started vs. now, what’s changed the most in your daily work? Has it made thin… more

Media moves so fast that even when one big project wraps, another seems to appear immediately. There’s rarely that “quiet” period to catch your breath. I sometimes wonder if the industry just runs on … more

Question for you all - how much time do you spend reading news before work? My editor expects me to already know what's happening before I walk in every morning, which is a new habit I need to dev… more

I checked TikTok last night and saw clips of our broadcast cut up with completely wrong captions. Audiences are consuming "our" work in ways we cannot even control. How do you keep journalis… more

My current assignment feels like pure clickbait, and it's got next to zero news value. I don't want to do it, mostly because my editor is obsessed with pageviews. What's a good way to push… more

Would you rather: explain tone of voice to a client for the 10th time, or sit through a meeting about "making it pop"?

A senior colleague told me today: "Stop writing for the editor, write for the viewer." It was a reminder that the audience should always come first. What is the best one-line of advice you h… more

Anyone else use platforms like Upwork and find the worst people on there? How do you keep your confidence up when you feel like you are always being scammed by clients wanting to waste your time and underpay you?… more

Would you rather: spend a day writing headlines that all get rejected, or edit 50 headlines that are already terrible?

I have a good local story, but it's complicated and won't make a splashy headline. How do you decide it's worth the time to pitch something that's not an easy sell to your editor?

I was once told to write a script "as if Shakespeare worked in marketing." I gave it a go... but the feedback said it was "too wordy." Well Shakespeare was wordy... What is the mos… more

I asked a question in an interview and the person went completely silent. thought I had ruined it. Then they gave me the best answer of the day. How do you sit with those moments without panicking?

From the outside, media looks exciting: fast-paced, creative, and sometimes somewhat glamorous. For me the reality seems to be endless email chains, late nights staring at screens, and caffeine fuelin… more

got sent on my first door knock this week... My hands were shaking so much I could barely hold the notebook. Why do we not talk more about how intrusive and awkward it feels as a junior?

During a live show, my carefully written caption got covered by an ad banner for sandwiches. Weeks of polish, gone in a second. Has your work ever been completely overshadowed by something random?

My editor wants me to find out if a viral 'historical' photo is actually from a B-movie set. How is this my job? What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever had to verify for a story?

The week begins and I am already juggling three briefs, all "top priority." If everything is urgent, then nothing is urgent. How do you decide what to tackle first when everything feels on f… more

Monday started with me triple-checking a script because I was convinced I had written something libellous without realising it. Turns out it was fine - just nerves. Does anyone else feel like media la… more

One of the strangest things in this industry is how invisible your work can feel sometimes. You pour weeks into a project, the final product goes live, and… your name isn’t mentioned anywhere. It can … more

Working in media I’ve definitely seen my fair share of drafts and edits. I remember I once saw a file named “FINAL_USE_THIS_ONE_TRUST_ME.” What’s the funniest or most desperate file name you’ve come a… more

My live stream today was a mess. The guest started yelling and raving about something totally random, and my anchor looked totally lost. In a live, breaking news environment, what's the best way t… more

What rules do everyone’s companies have for using their own work for socials or resumes? I sometimes really want to show off my work but I know there are a lot of rules in this industry about ownershi… more

Ever notice how in media, “urgent” can mean right now… or next week? What’s the wildest turnaround time you’ve been given?

I had a piece due at 3pm and ended up rewriting it at 2:58. Not because it was bad, but because it just would not sit right. Do you thrive under last-minute pressure or does it break you?

This week, we debated whether a story counted as "breaking" if it was already trending online. Old-school vs new-school collided hard that day. Do you think TV newsrooms have adapted to the … more

My deadline for drafting a CEO's profile is looming, but he's totally ghosting my interview requests. I just noticed he updated his title. I'm wondering, is it unethical to stalk his Linke… more

I can’t count how many times I’ve rushed to hit a “hard deadline,” only for it to get moved or delayed. Anyone else deal with fake deadlines on repeat?

My team and I have been chasing a lead for a few weeks. We were about to publish, but then another outlet beat us to it, and their story is full of errors. I want to correct the record, but I feel lik… more

What is the most contradictory line of feedback you have ever had? I got asked to write a strapline that was "short but detailed." That is like saying, "Be tall but also very small.&quo… more

Do you think it is better to specialise early, or stay broad until you feel steady? I shadowed someone on the politics desk today and realised how much background knowledge they carry. I felt like a b… more

What do you do when you get edits back on a feature story you've been working on, and they completely change the angle? I'm new to all this, so I'm not sure if it's a battle worth figh… more

I've noticed most of my big stories have shared bylines since I often work with our senior beat reporters. Does the industry see these as less impressive than solo pieces? I feel a little insecure… more

Have you ever had your mistake turn into an unplanned success? During one live broadcast, my copy was read out wrong, and the slip-up accidentally made the story funnier. Viewers loved it. I wanted th… more

I am on placement and I keep wondering: am I here to learn or to prove myself? Every task feels like a test, not training. Has anyone else struggled to balance “learning” with “not messing up”?

For those who work from home. Do you prefer silence, music or are you happy to have the TV on?

I go between music, lighthearted podcasts and terrible reality TV that lets you zone in and out. I don'… more