July 26, 2023

Top stories

Explosive Variety report on behind-the-scenes CNN drama ignites fierce backlash from top industry figures (CNN) / ‘Dear Tatiana Siegel: 1) I met w Licht on 7 different days 2) I used zero off-record details or quotes, as our FC team can attest 3) His trainer overheard portions of 1 interview 4) Licht is quoted extensively in a neutral context (sorry it wasn't positive enough for you/him)’ (Tim Alberta) / Jeff Zucker dismisses Variety article on supposed CNN pursuit (The Wrap) 


Fox insiders shudder at Gutfeld’s latest Holocaust controversy: ‘Yikes’ (Daily Beast) / Holocaust comments on Fox News draw criticism (Poynter)  


Why won’t Simon Ateba stop shouting? (New York Times) 


Meta’s Threads isn’t labeling propaganda accounts from Russia, China state media (Wall Street Journal) 


Federal aid for local news gets a makeover (Nieman Journalism Lab) 


News publishers declare global principles for bargaining with Big Tech (Poynter) 


Philadelphia Local News Sustainability Initiative launches (Lenfest Institute)  


Texas A&M's journalism fiasco has roots in the school's conformist culture (Texas Monthly) 


The American Journalism Project welcomes Jelani Cobb to its board of directors (American Journalism Project) / Drew, Kalb, O'Brien, Priest, Visser honored as SPJ Fellows of the Society (SPJ) 


Philip Rucker named National Editor of The Washington Post (Washington Post) / NBC News promotes Amanda Terkel to managing editor, digital politics (Ad Week) 


Joy Reid isn’t hawking diet gummies on CNN. ‘I’ve been deepfaked,’ the MSNBC host says (Poynter) 


Residents are at a loss after newspaper that bound community together shuts in declining coal county (Associated Press via ABC News) 


With 8-word response, Zach Johnson delivered valuable journalism lesson (Inside Golf) 


Behind the scenes with Axios Data Visualization (Nightingale) 


Press Freedom


‘It has been 17 long weeks that our friend and colleague Evan Gershkovich has been wrongfully detained in Russia. At the WSJ, we are marking the time in front pages. And we continue to demand his immediate release.’ (Elizabeth Bernstein) 


FBI seized dozens of computers, phones from Florida journalist's home (The Desk) 


Afghan journalists wary of Taliban registration (VOA)


In Singapore, loud echoes of Beijing's positions generate anxiety (Washington Post)


Belarusian journalist sentenced to 6 years in prison for reporting on the opposition (Associated Press)

CRAFT

“If you’re not already in tune with what communities don’t trust your news, start by taking stock of what voices tend to be missing in your coverage. You can also examine the feedback you hear from users and take a closer look at your current audience, and think about who isn’t there.”


-- Trusting News, “Listening to reach new, diverse audiences

CAREER


“You’re not doing anyone a favor by avoiding conflict. When problems go unaddressed or are swept under the rug, everyone suffers, including you. A lack of constructive feedback is also detrimental to your team, depriving them of mentorship and growth opportunities. Workplaces marked by poor communication and unclear expectations are breeding grounds for low trust and disengagement.”


-- Melody Wilding, author and executive coach, “Overcoming your fear of giving tough feedback



COMMUNITY

National Press Club Journalism Institute hires new development manager

Mitch Harle, an experienced communications and fundraising professional in Washington, D.C., has joined the National Press Club Journalism Institute as its development manager. Harle started in the role on July 20. 


As development manager, Harle will oversee and expand the Institute’s fundraising and donor relations operation. Harle will build the Institute’s strong service-oriented reputation among new funders while nurturing relationships with the supporters who have made the Institute’s work possible through the years. 


“I’m thrilled to join the Institute and continue the important work it has done for journalists and communicators over the decades,” said Harle. “I first visited the National Press Club during a trip to Washington as a teenager, and getting to be a part of its history and legacy as development manager for the Institute is a true honor. This work is more critical than ever, and I can’t wait to get started.”

To donate or inquire about funding programs, please email Development Manager Mitch Harle or Executive Director Beth Francesco.

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