newsroom culture
‘The Post’ trailer is out, and it shows how little many newsrooms have changed
The trailer for "The Post" is out, and if you can keep from fixating on…
Has your newsroom smashed a CMS piñata yet?
We have newsroom cakes (mostly for goodbyes.) We have newsroom pizza (mostly for election nights.)…
Local Edition: Lessons on newsroom culture from the library
This piece originally appeared in Local Edition, our newsletter following the digital transformation of local…
How losing my dad helped me gain a new outlook on work
The last real conversation I had with my dad was about work. More accurately, it…
There’s no ‘I’ in team, especially if you’re a woman
You spend months pouring time and energy into a big project. Requirements change, plans become…
25 ideas nonprofit newsrooms can’t afford to ignore
Diversify revenue streams. Train from within. Make the most of metrics. Sometimes the simplest ideas…
For nonprofits, mission is key to employee morale
The headquarters of The Lens, an independent nonprofit newsroom, is a small, no-frills facility in…
Fun at work is tougher than it looks
Earlier this month, we spent an entire week at Poynter focused on the topic of…
Diversity has to be intentional and other lessons from Feministing
Two white women started the popular feminist news and commentary site Feministing in 2004. Sisters Jessica and…
Why I always play music during writing workshops
The most fun I have as a teacher is when I can incorporate music into…
Being miserable at work isn’t working: 7 reasons to have a little fun
Newsrooms don't have to be depressing places, we promise. (Photo by Eric Gay/AP) Newsrooms have…
The ‘Black Twitter’ beat raises questions of cultural competency and audience engagement for newsrooms
In her memo to Los Angeles Times staff about new hires and coverage strategies designed…
Bit by bit: How a mystery pixel artist helped change newsroom culture
On the morning of Monday, February 9, the staff of HLN Digital arrived in their…