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Had a task labelled "quick fix" that took me three hours and made me question my life choices. Turns out it was not quick. It was just badly explained. Please stop calling things quick unles… more

I joined a call early and it was just me and my manager. No small talk. No cameras. Just that awkward silence where both of us pretended to be busy. Do you break the silence... or just stare at your s… more

Woke up, stared at the ceiling, and genuinely had to remember what my job title is. Monday came in loud, as usual. mails already waiting, meetings already booked, coffee already failing me. How are we… more

We all know how hard this industry is to break into nowadays. But what was your first role / how did you get into this industry? And what advice would you give to your younger self just starting out?

Looking back, I wish someone had told me how much pressure and pace and extra hours would become the norm. What do you wish you’d known before stepping into this industry?

There is always that one colleague who sends a Teams message and then walks over to your desk before you can open it. What is the point of the message. What is the point of anything.

During yesterday's editorial meeting, my colleague dismissed my story idea as "fluff journalism" in front of the whole team. I admit, it hurt my feelings. I've been wrestling with wh… more

Just accepted a job offer, and my former supervisor's reference was clearly the deciding factor. The hiring manager told me her recommendation was outstanding and really set me apart from other ca… more

Another wonderful moment trying to get a more secure job in the media industry.

Sat yesterday waiting for an interview on Teams which never happened. I emailed them and sent them team messages only to … more

I love what I do most of the time but sometimes I’m so busy I don’t want to pursue my own personal creative projects in my free time- do any of you keep up with personal creative work? And what advice… more

Someone I know has been thinking about relocating from the UK to the USA but is concerned about the industry changing over the next 12 months. Do you have any advice and think it’s worth the risk?

I wrote a story I was really proud of... good sources, solid reporting, the whole thing. But my editor tore it apart when it ran. Said I got the angle wrong, questioned my sources, and even said I mis… more

I said "no worries if not" five times in one email. Why am I like this?

Also: is there a better word than "delight" that does not make things sound like a dessert menu?

I have been asked to "still dial in" while recovering from food poisoning. Apparently, vomiting does not affect your ability to present on Teams. Is anyone else tired of being expected to be… more

I've been on social media a lot lately, trying to find new ways to share stories and connect with people. What have you found that gets people to engage more? I'm still learning how to get our… more

Every so often a project might make me remember why I fell in love with this industry. But other times, that enjoyment and passion feels far away. Do you still feel a passion for the industry?

I do not want to "touch base." I want you to tell me what you need, what day you need it by, and whether we are good or doomed. Clear > vague. Every single time

I heated up my food, got called into a “quick” meeting, came back to it cold, and ate it while answering emails. The worst part? I called that a productive day.

I genuinely admire the people who can finish their work on time, reply to emails with full sentences, and still manage to bring in snacks for the team 🍩. I have been feeling so down in the dumps that… more

If you get a pre-interview Zoom or phone call you just know it's because the job advert is not correct.

Twice this month had calls where it turned out the job was not remote when advertised as such… more

I've worked with men for years, so I'm used to all kinds of nicknames. A new male coworker started calling me "babe" and "sweetie," but I just ignored it. My boss, though, … more

Wrote a full piece. Laptop froze. Everything gone. I sat in silence for a moment and re-evaluated my life. Then I did the responsible thing - i cried 😭
And then i made tea and complained to everyone … more

Some days I feel unstoppable. Other days I scroll job boards just to see what is out there and checking lottery numbers. Neither means anything is wrong. It is just the ebb and flow of work life. Anyo… more

I’ve had a blog on WordPress for 12+ years and have shared links to posts on social media. I consider it an extensive portfolio for journalism jobs (writer / editor) and wonder if this counts as exper… more

Why do workplace printers break down only when something is urgent? The paper jam was not just physical. It was emotional. Office tech always knows when the stakes are high!🥴

Someone said, "That must be such a fun job!" Yes, it is fun. But it is also 4am alarms, 20 browser tabs, and emotional whiplash before lunch. Fun has many layers in this line of work.

I'm starting my first professional journalism job this week at a local paper, where I'll mostly be covering news and other topics like culture and regional politics. My experience so far has b… more

Does anyone else open a script, re-read their own work, and wonder who wrote this mess? Because I do. Too many times... Editing is a humbling experience. A necessary one, but humbling nonetheless.

Do you feel like your work is important in this day and age? Do you feel like you are making a positive difference in the world? I sometimes wonder if there is any meaning left to journalism.

What’s something you made in media that still makes you proud? It doesn’t matter if it was a tiny project or a massive launch, just anything that you think back on and feel good about.

For me it was wo… more

Lately I’ve been wondering what real recognition looks like in media. Beyond the occasional “great job” or pizza in the office—how is your company actually rewarding your time, effort, and skills? My … more

Which phone are you using as your primary reporting tool right now, iPhone or Android? I'm researching camera quality, livestreaming, compatibility with my gear/software, and app options. What'… more

In the past few years, I’ve worked at multiple media companies at different levels. Each one has its own structuring, but one in particular just kept reshuffling teams as soon as someone left even if … more

My mic was still on. I didn’t know. I said “brb need to inhale snacks” and got three messages from producers before I even stood up. Honestly, I regret nothing. The snacks were elite.

Hello, does anyone know if as a social communicator and journalist graduated from Colombia I can put my career into practice here, maybe some advice or recommendations. I really soreciate that.

Today someone new asked me what I do and I genuinely blanked for a second. Because it's not just one thing. Some days it's research, other days editing, sometimes problem-solving, occasionally… more