News & Media

I recently had the opportunity to shadow people in other departments within media and I really feel like it opened my eyes to other jobs out trueee. Are there any other areas in media and news that in… more

Ever had that weird silence after sharing an idea in a meeting? I did this week. Felt like I overshared or said the wrong thing. Then, two days later, someone else repeated it - and it landed. I don&#… more

How do you deal with the post-interview regret because you knew you said something wrong, came across poorly or missed a key detail out. I beat myself up for weeks afterwards and rethink what I should… more

In this busy industry, is anyone actively supporting morale—or is it just “do your job and cope”?

When you see the use of an ellipsis "..." in a work email, does it feel dismissive, or is it just me? I can't put my finger on why, but it seems rude to me when someone uses it in busine… more

Is there a polite way to say "this could have been solved in 2 messages instead of a 45-minute call"? Because I need that phrase tattooed somewhere visible.

For those who've worked while pregnant, did your job get tougher in unexpected ways? I'm talking about staying organized, remembering stuff, or just not getting annoyed by every little thing. … more

Been thinking about how much stuff we "just deal with" at work.

Unspoken rules. Awkward silences. Things that aren't technically in the job description but somehow... are.

What's somet… more

Started the day with a to-do list. Ended it with a longer to-do list and one fully reorganised kitchen cupboard.

Creative work is weird like that. Or is it just me?

I'm covering for a coworker and inherited a time-sensitive mess with zero handover notes. The whole team, including my boss, is stressed and angry, even though they're trying to help. I'm … more

Why is writing your own bio harder than writing one for anyone else?

I can summarise someone else's career in three clear sentences. Mine? Existential crisis and 14 drafts.

Have you ever applied for a job in your old company and immediately been rejected?

This keeps happening to me. I was basically told I was not qualified for my old job. I left and moved away, moved bac… more

Sometimes I mute the group chat because I just can't keep up. Not because I don't care... I'm just tired. Work messages after hours blur the lines so badly.

Do you reply out of guilt or jus… more

I'm starting a new producer job, and wanted to avoid nightside. Now I'm on the 5 AM shift (basically overnight). They say it's just for six months, but it feels like a bait-and-switch. I l… more

I said "yes, of course" without hearing the full request.

Now I'm in charge of something I barely understand.

What's your tactic for backing out gracefully after overcommitting?

I am looking to write and connect with Hallmark and GAF to submit scripts. Any Boston area or remote professional script writing or other groups I should connect with to get closer to this goal?

I'm thinking about long-term career growth now that I'm in my late 30s. I see seasoned professionals working hard to climb the ladder in an industry where youth and new tech often seem to be p… more

I read anonymous staff feedback last week and knew exactly who wrote it. Not because of what they said, but because they've tried saying it before.

When people stop speaking up openly, we've already lost s… more

In your current job, is anyone prioritizing the craft—or is it just about churning content?

People who work weekends, do you find it a lot more relaxed or is it catching up from the week?

I'm job searching and surprised! My usual job boards seem to lack filters for entry-level jobs or posts within 24 hours. Everything I see is old or too experienced. What are the best job boards fo… more

If you work in broadcast or linear, what’s the vibe—are audiences actually still there?

what’s the general energy where you work? I feel like lots of people have been moving on recently?

I finally finished a task I've been avoiding for weeks.

It wasn't big, but it felt like a win.

What's something small you've ticked off that gave you an outsized sense of satisfaction?

I'm making a big jump next week, leaving journalism for a comms role, and honestly, the self-doubt is intense. My brain keeps asking, "Why would you leave when you're doing such good work… more

I had extra time today, so I sorted through a huge stack of magazines from over a decade that had been sitting around collecting dust. I thought I'd keep them forever, but I can find anything I wa… more

Anyone starting to feel like 'remote' in a job posting is just to lure people in? Applied for a copywriter role that was remote except one day a week in the office (which is near enough to me).

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When media companies talk about culture, is it just code for who can handle the pressure and work above and beyond?
I always ask about the company culture in interviews but I feel like maybe that’s not… more

Any journalist in the room? I've been a multimedia journalist for about four years. I'm working to pivot out of television news but it's been so hard in this job market. I have a lot of id… more

I once said "Let's circle back" to my microwave while working from home.

Too many meetings. Not enough humans.

What's your funniest hybrid work moment so far?

I said yes to a task I had no clue how to do. I figured it out. It wasn't perfect, but it worked.

When was the last time you learned by doing rather than knowing?

Things are going to be busy in my city this holiday weekend. I'm on schedule to cover some local events, but I don't mind, since they're usually fun. Are you checking out or covering any c… more

I watched a colleague calmly fix something I would've definitely made worse.

It reminded me how much we rely on each other every day.

Who's someone in your team who deserves a quiet thank you?

I used to chase inbox zero like it meant something.

Now I accept that "457 unread" is just part of the life.

Are you Team Tidy Inbox or Team Chaos?

The world feels more and more bigoted and intolerant these days. How do you handle extreme comments from co-workers who don't know boundaries at work?

I have been stuck in a few political conversa… more

I've had dreams where I missed a deadline and woke up in a panic. Turns out it was just Tuesday. Does your job ever sneak into your sleep?

I waited until I felt "ready" to try something new.

Spoiler: I never felt fully ready - I just started.

When's the last time you did something before you were 100% sure?

I could use a reality check from those who've been in the industry a while. For the past few years, I've been at a dysfunctional paper where the editors don't seem to care about journalism… more