August 19, 2022

■ The Washington Post suspended a media reporter for reporting on the Washington Post (Washingtonian) / 'According to a complaint to compel arbitration filed by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild in D.C. district court, the Post claimed that [Paul] Farhi had “jeopardized the safety of a colleague as well as the ability of The Washington Post to report in a foreign country.”’ (POLITICO) 

■ CNN boss Chris Licht warns, 'There will be more changes and you might not understand it or like it all,' after Brian Stelter gets ax (Daily Beast) / CNN boss says, 'This is a time of change, and I know that it’s unsettling' (New York Post) / 'I think people are legitimately sad that Brian is leaving — he was a big presence at the network — but understand that Chris has to put his stamp on the network'; 'He also condemned the leak of Reliable's cancelation, calling it “gross and inhumane,” and telling staff that the announcement was supposed to happen later in the week.' (Hollywood Reporter) 

■ Did CNN's Brian Stelter lose his job because of politics or money? (Vox) / ‘We will certainly be making news’: Reliable Sources producer addresses final show on internal call; ‘We will have some famous Reliable Sources guests on this grand finale’ (Mediaite) / ‘In the immediate future, this newsletter will take a brief summer hiatus. But in a few weeks, I will return with a reimagined product that expands our coverage and mirrors the complex media landscape our nation and world are facing today.’ (Reliable Sources)  

■ 'The media beat is one of the toughest in journalism. If you do it right, you're guaranteed to piss off colleagues. This month we've lost 2 of the finest: Brian Stelter leaves @CNN  & Margaret Sullivan leaves @washingtonpost.' (Mary Louise Kelly) / ’The New York Times and The Washington Post eliminated their ombudsmen long since. With the death of David Carr and the departure of his short-lived and inconsequential successors, with the retirement of Margaret Sullivan, and now with the cancellation of Brian Stelter’s Reliable Sources on CNN, there is no one covering media as a story for the public’ (Buzz Machine)  

■ I knew Margaret Sullivan was destined for greatness. She exceeded my expectations (Buffalo News) 

■ Where did Vogue go so wrong with its ‘historic’ Ketanji Brown Jackson pic? (Daily Beast) 

■ What my 10-year-old son innately understood about a simple way to combat antisemitism, writes CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash (CNN) 

■ Why can’t politicians record a good podcast? (POLITICO)

■ Everyone’s favorite airport restaurant lives in O’Hare: ‘Ashley Parker, White House bureau chief for The Washington Post, says Tortas Frontera "was known among political journalists" since she was a campaign reporter who spent her life on the road, sometimes passing through multiple airports a day. Once she tried it and discovered it lived up to the hype, she started tweaking her travel itinerary to connect through O’Hare whenever she could.’ (Washington Post)

■ ‘I’m perplexed by the way mainstream journalism blocks romance novels as though they were old lovers on Facebook.’ (Washington Post) / These memes make books more fun (New York Times) 

Press freedom

■ Reporter's rally ejection ignites controversy over press access (Albuquerque Journal) 

■ Injured photojournalist Linda Tirado talks about perils and responsibilities of covering conflict (NPC) 

■ ‘Two men who helped murder American journalist James Foley as part of the Islamic State group's campaign of terror are facing justice in the US. One of them was sentenced for terror crimes on 19 August. James's mother sat face-to-face with the other.’ (BBC via Yahoo) / Islamic State member involved in beheading of journalist James Foley given life sentence (Union Leader) / ‘I know this is an especially difficult day for the Foleys, with the sentencing of James’ murderer coinciding with the 8-year anniversary of James’ death’ (Sen. Shaheen)

■ Report: Mexico records deadliest year yet for journalists (Reuters via VOA) 

■ A small handful of journalists are trying to keep press freedom alive in Hong Kong (NPR)

Journalism internships in Washington, D.C., are a chance to expand your skills and to experience life in a professional newsroom. But not all internship experiences are the same. Considering a D.C.-based internship means thinking about relocating, whether the internship is paid, and other things that can feel like barriers to applying — and even make a talented student feel like they don’t belong in D.C.



You do belong here. We’re inviting student journalists of all experience levels to join us for a question-and-answer session featuring a panel of internship coordinators based in Washington. Working in the nation’s capital can be a life-changing experience, and we’ll provide guidance to help student journalists plan their internship applications.

Register today to join the National Press Club Journalism Institute and a panel of recruiters for D.C.-based news internships at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, September 23. You’ll learn about the reporting, visual journalism, production, and other opportunities that exist, as well as:

• What makes an internship applicant stand out
• What recruiters wish applicants would do differently
• How to frame your journalistic achievements and best stories
• What types of work samples catch an editor’s eye
• How to decide whether a paid or unpaid internship opportunity is right for you

We’ll also share information about the new Lewis Scholarship, which will provide free housing and a monthly stipend to a student journalist of color interning in Washington, D.C. Valued at $10,000, the first award will be given to someone interning in Spring 2023.

“I’ve been doing this 41 years, and I still get nervous ahead of tough interviews. But remember who you’re doing this for. We’re doing a public service here. Sometimes sources will be hostile — but as long as you don’t turn hostile yourself, you’ll still get the interview.”

-- Rebecca Aguilar, president of the Society of Professional Journalists, “How to land — and nail — the accountability interview: Tips from recent investigations”