Manager alert: pay attention to your best people
For the better part of the past two weeks, I needed a good slapping. I…
July 3, 2014
Career Development
How I might have responded to Clay Shirky’s student
Is it unfair to steer journalism students to jobs in print publications? That question rumbled…
July 1, 2014
Advice from an introvert: It’s time to speak up
I’m an introvert. A lot of folks are surprised to hear me say that. We’ve…
March 11, 2014
More journalism fellowships, internships deadlines approaching for 2014
Although the first wave of internship and fellowship deadlines passed in November, numerous opportunities are…
December 6, 2013
Tips for Storytellers: Your personal brand
If someone "googles" you, what will they find? A well-crafted, professional profile? The finest samples…
November 16, 2013
Tips for Storytellers: Creating an online portfolio
The key to getting a great job or internship is showing what you can do.…
November 8, 2013
Digital portfolios for journalists: What are your options?
Until recently, many journalists built their own sites to highlight and promote their work. Now…
April 10, 2013
10 ways young journalists can make themselves more marketable
While many recent changes in journalism have led to budget cuts and layoffs, others have…
January 7, 2013
5 resolutions you can make to become a better journalist in 2013
Resolutions are daunting -- especially New Year’s resolutions. Getting more exercise, quitting smoking, reading more…
January 4, 2013
5 ways journalists can mitigate stress on the job
Journalism, by definition, is a stressful profession. Ask any reporter who has worked on deadline,…
December 12, 2012
Why journalists should explore the business side of news
Most of us still remember a time when revenue was enough of an incidental byproduct…
December 4, 2012
5 ways to get a grant that will finance your journalism career
I’ll let you in on a secret: most of my career thus far was built…
November 1, 2012
10 steps young journalists can take to get a great internship
It's fall, which means it's time for young journalists to start getting their internship applications…
October 12, 2012
10 ways to make your journalism job application better than everyone else’s
Dear Applicant, The first time I finished a hiring process, having settled on a stellar…
September 27, 2012
5 tips for finding mentors in journalism, even if you don’t work in a newsroom
In 2009, I left journalism school full of vim, vigor, and visions of a working…
September 14, 2012
More Articles