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Business & WorkYour journalism resume is probably too vague. Here’s how to fix it.
Your resume is probably too vague. I know this because most of the resumes I receive are too vague. They omit detailed accomplishments that differentiate one candidate from another and […] The post Your journalism resume is probably too vague. Here’s how to fix it. appeared first on Poynter .
Business & WorkLocal newspaper closures have surged to more than three a week
Local journalism has been in decline for decades. But 2026 was an especially bad year as both the rate of newspaper closures and the number of new news deserts spiked, […] The post Local newspaper closures have surged to more than three a week appeared first on Poynter .
Business & WorkHow do you land a journalism job right now? Nearly 60 journalists told us
It’s been a brutal year for many in the journalism profession, with newsrooms across the nation announcing layoffs and many talented reporters, editors, designers and photographers sharing heartbreaking stories of […] The post How do you land a journalism job right now? Nearly 60 journalists told us appeared first on…
Business & WorkCan a ‘weirdo version of a newsroom’ thrive? Pablo Torre is finding out
When Pablo Torre left ESPN to go independent in 2023, few could have predicted that he’d change sports journalism in the process. Torre joined the Worldwide Leader from Sports Illustrated […] The post Can a ‘weirdo version of a newsroom’ thrive? Pablo Torre is finding out appeared first on Poynter…
Business & WorkHow the ‘worst act in vaudeville’ helped shape modern libel law
During the vaudeville era, the Cherry Sisters of Marion, Iowa, built a reputation as the worst act to ever grace the stage. But that didn’t stop crowds from packing into […] The post How the ‘worst act in vaudeville’ helped shape modern libel law appeared first on Poynter .
Business & WorkAdvice for young Black journalists from an editor who used to be one
It was Kayla’s professors who said her voice wasn’t right for journalism. A young Black woman fresh out of grad school, she was from the Bronx and spoke with a […] The post Advice for young Black journalists from an editor who used to be one appeared first on Poynter…
AnalysisWhat does it take to make an independent local newsroom work? More than good journalism.
There’s no “Field of Dreams” for local independent publishers, no “if you build it, they will come,” where the “it” is powerful, critical journalism and the “they” is subscribers happy […] The post What does it take to make an independent local newsroom work? More than good journalism. appeared first…
Business & Work6 overlooked reasons California’s Community NEWS Act is ‘a big deal’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Community NEWS Act on Wednesday, creating refundable tax credits for local news organizations that retain and hire journalists. Steven Waldman, president of Rebuild Local […] The post 6 overlooked reasons California’s Community NEWS Act is ‘a big deal’ appeared first on Poynter .
Business & WorkAudiences want great journalism. Our job is to help them find it.
There are works of journalism that resonate many years after publication. Lane DeGregory’s haunting story for the Tampa Bay Times on a family trying to help a young girl recover […] The post Audiences want great journalism. Our job is to help them find it. appeared first on Poynter .
HiringSo you want out of your newsroom job, but the job market makes quitting complicated
“That’s it,” my friend exclaimed as she collapsed into the chair across from me. “This time, I am really going to quit.” Her newsroom manager was sending her passive-aggressive messages […] The post So you want out of your newsroom job, but the job market makes quitting complicated appeared first…
CollegePNA Foundation launches statewide newsroom internship website connecting students with journalism opportunities across the state
A PNA Foundation announcement published by Editor & Publisher introduces a centralized resource for paid newsroom internships across Pennsylvania. The site also highlights short-term newsroom assignments for freelance and displaced journalists. The program aims to help students gain practical reporting experience and build a path into journalism. Its 2026 internships…
NewsJournalism after 9/11: Azmat Khan on the lessons reporters still can’t afford to ignore
In this E&P Reports conversation, investigative journalist Azmat Khan discusses the reporting habits and verification skills that remain essential to a journalism career. She emphasizes testing official accounts against documents, firsthand reporting and independent evidence. The interview also explores opportunities in open-source investigations, digital verification and public-records reporting. These are…