Since going freelance in October, I’ve spent a lot of time talking to journalists - trying to get a grip on the field.
This reflects the what many, including those who’ve built impressive careers at household name publications - told me about the realities of our trade.
@niemanlab.org"Many of the newspapers and platforms that remain are run at the behest of people with a minimal understanding of and interest in the success of our day to day lives," @gabemschneider.bsky.social writes.
www.niemanlab.org/2024/12/the-...
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The publisher is always right
"In 2025, unless we come together as a journalism field and course-correct away from information consolidation controlled by the ultra-wealthy, it will get worse."