Theodore Kim
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Budding Journalists: I am at
#NABJ24
in Chicago this week and will be at
#AAJA24
in Austin next week with
#AAJAFamily
. I’d love to chat with you. Please DM me and we’ll find a time.
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Budding journalists: It’s obviously exciting to feel career progress. But you don’t have to work
@nytimes
or
@washingtonpost
or
@CNN
or other names to be doing worthy work. Journalism is important and needed everywhere. Know that the world needs your passion.
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Here’s to all of the journalists who never get bylines. They’re never featured on TV or radio. They don’t do the conference circuit. But day after day, their edits, production, tech expertise, digital savvy and support work serve as the connective tissue to this whole business.🍻
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Budding Journalists: It's easy to fill your story with quotes. It's harder to paraphrase what people say, adding in your own context and clarity. Yet the latter makes for much better storytelling. Save your quotes for when others say it better than you ever could.
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Budding journalists: Everyone wants to hit home runs early in their career. But most newsrooms will need you to hit lots of singles. That may not sound so grand, but that's often how you gain experience and trust, as well as opportunities to take those home run swings.
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Budding Journalists: You don't need to take down an institution to make a difference in the lives of readers. Impact comes in all sizes. Don't underestimate the influence a short feature, or a 600-word news story, or a well-done Q.& A. or even a brief, can have on someone's life.
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Budding Journalists: We will soon open applications to the 2022-2023 New York Times Fellowship. The class will include reporting, data, design, visual, photo, audio and opinion positions. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience. Fellows receive salary and benefits.
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Hi friends. I will do a Twitter live stream on Friday 11/16 at 2:30 p.m., New York time to answer your questions about the
@nytimes
Fellowship. Ask me on this thread and I will try to get to it on the stream. Application deadline: 11/19.
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Budding Journalists: Take in today. Understand with absolute clarity the role that journalism plays in our democracy. Let it guide and inspire you and give you courage. May it be your North Star.
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Budding journalists: I know careers can seem slow. Remember: 1) The world needs you. 2) Journalism is competitive. Accepting that is both key to getting ahead, as well as being okay when you don't. 3) Your career is built over years, not months. Have patience even as you plan.
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Some journalism advice as we head into the weekend: Make time to rest. Step away if you can. Recharge in healthy ways. Your best work happens when you're fresh, alert and have the perspective that comes from living your life.
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Budding Journalists: Good writing is much more than words. It's pacing. It's organization. It's relevant detail. It's the art of building tension and holding interest. And it's the originality of the story idea itself. Many stories have some of these elements, but few have all.
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Budding Journalists: Own up to mistakes. We all make them (me more than most). Swallowing pride and admitting fault can be tougher than we think. But humility unearths our deepest values and desires like nothing else. May what we find ultimately bring out our best.
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Students of color: The
@nytimes
Student Journalism Institute is looking for well-qualified applicants! Work directly with some of the best journalists in this all-expenses-paid journalism boot camp. The particulars:
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Budding journalists: Your time has arrived. Applications are now open for the
@nytimes
fellowship. We need your energy, curiosity, passion and ideas. Be a part of something special.
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Budding Journalists: Resiliency isn’t often talked about as an essential journalism skill. But it is. Mistakes are part of any job, as much as we try to avoid them. Learn to take responsibility and accept them. But also use those moments as jet fuel for your skills and career.
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Budding Journalists: I hope you'll get a chance to unplug and get some rest this weekend. Or maybe exercise. Or snuggle up with a book. Or see a loved one. Or have a great meal. Or all of those things. Cultivate a balanced life and position yourself to unleash your best.
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Budding Journalists: It’s easy to anchor our identities almost entirely in our jobs. After all, the work is often highly visible. But you are much more than merely what you produce. Seek balance. Build relationships. Live even as you strive and watch both life and career unfold.
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Budding Journalists: If you ever find yourself thinking you'll never make it, or that your chances will never come, or that you're all but invisible, take those feelings and turn them into rocket fuel. Nothing's guaranteed, but work hard and embrace the mystery. I believe in you.
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Budding journalists: The ability to take in and accept constructive criticism is a critical skill to develop. That might seem hard since we all pour a bit of our souls into everything we write and produce. But it is essential to our growth and work.
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Budding Journalists: Applications will open later this month for The 2024-2025 New York Times Fellowship. We are expecting thousands of applications, so now is the time to prepare your resume, cover letter and materials. Lots more information to follow in the coming days.
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Friends, we're aiming to open apps for the 2023
@nytimes
Fellowship as soon as tomorrow. Fellowships in reporting, audio, design, social/audience, photo, video (opinion), visual forensics. And watch for the launch of the Local Investigations Fellowship by
@deanbaquet
and
@sona
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Budding journalists: Make this a year in which you strive for positive impact with your journalism. Be assertive when needed, own up to your mistakes. Turn your failures into fuel for the soul. And always remember the long game: Your whole lives are ahead of you.
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🚨Dear friends: We have posted our applications for the 2021
@nytimes
Fellowship! Some new fellowships this year: International reporting (in London), Food, Investigations, Data, Visual/Social, Audience, Obituaries. 🚨
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Budding Journalists: Longer stories don’t always make for better ones. Tightly-written pieces are often far more effective at conveying information and holding the attention. Save the longer stories for those unique moments when the breadth of your storytelling demand room.
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Budding journalists: Never let your career ambitions swallow up your ability to report well, tell stories and connect with people. Your best journalism occurs when you are focused, grounded, empathic and secure in yourself.
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Friends: We are thrilled to announce the 2019
@nytimes
Fellowship class. They are such a talented group with diverse experiences. We’re lucky to have them. They arrive in June. Let’s go!
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Advice for the veteran journalists listening in: As much as you can, make time for every budding journalist that reaches out to you. Remember how it felt to start your career with no work samples, no contacts and no path but uncertainty. Give back by sharing your hope and wisdom.
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Budding Journalists: Don't put your career in a box by constantly measuring your progress against the progress of your peers. Careers aren't linear. They are nuanced, three-dimensional things that can flourish in many ways and can come in all shapes and sizes.
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Budding journalists: One thing to remember about your careers is you never know what the future might bring. If you consistently do great, impactful work and keep strong core values, you never know who might notice. You never know what's around the corner. Embrace the mystery.
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Budding Journalists: Our preparations for the 2021
@nytimes
Fellowship are underway. We plan to open applications in late Oct/Nov. It will begin June 2021, maybe virtually. Prepare: resume, cover letter and work samples, ideally as a PDF or DOC, ready for upload as one file.
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The
@nytimes
fellowship is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work at and do great journalism at The Times. The fellowship spans a number of positions ranging from reporting and photography to design, Opinion-Editorial and audio. Deadline is Dec. 9.
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🚨We have opened applications for our 2022-2023 New York Times Fellowship. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Please read all instructions before applying. We receive a high volume of applications, so don’t wait until the Dec. 1 deadline.
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Budding Journalists: You might not consider “empathy” an essential journalism skill. But it’s near the top. Empathy helps you connect with people and understand the world. It keeps the focus on your impact and not you. Do you have it? Look inward. Develop it. And hold onto it.
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Friends: I’m glad my ranking of j-schools has provoked discussion, but I’m sorry if I sounded elitist and narrow. That wasn’t my intention. If you follow this feed, you know I strongly believe that your work/values define you, not your school. But I tweeted it, so I’ll own it.
@TheoTypes
Hm, as the Director of Newsroom Fellowships and Internships at the
@nytimes
, this list begs the question if there’s any bias when you are searching for candidates.
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Hey editors: Interested in taking your skills to the next level? Join The New York Times Editing Residency, a 2-year program meant to develop the industry's next generation. Annual salary is about $91K + benefits. Apply now!
@WritersofColor
@ACESEditors
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There are two fundamental truths about building a journalism career in 2019:
1) Yes, it’s difficult.
2) Yes you can do it.
You’ll have to work hard and network and strategize and be both patient and flexible. But you can absolutely find success.
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Budding Journalists: In the end, it doesn’t matter where you went to school. Or what your background is. Or what publication you write for. The equalizer is the great journalism you can do, the impact that you can make and the values that define your life.
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Thanks for your interest in the
@nytimes
Fellowship. The fellowship will have about 25 or so positions. We received some 5,000 applications from every continent but Antarctica. It will take us some time to sort through them all. We hope to announce a class early next year.
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Budding journalists: You often hear the many ways that the job is a tough one. And that’s true. It can be. But your work can make a material impact in this world. You can expose wrongdoing. You can help people make better choices. I hope you’ll stick with it.
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Hey Journalists: I’m compiling a list of schools small and large where awesome journalism is occurring but I need your help. @ me with your suggestions, as well as a quick line of what makes the place special.
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For journalists, identity and career often feel linked given the nature of the job. But no matter how high you rise or how frustrated you get, always remember that you are so much more than your resume or LinkedIn page. Your career is a small slice of you. It’s not the whole you.
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Budding Journalists: I’m grateful that, even in an awful year like this one, there are so many of you pursuing this profession with passion. Know that we need you and that your work is so important. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Friends, always keep in mind that your journalism careers are long and ever-changing. And no matter your current list of accomplishments, all of you bring value to the table. Your career isn’t a race to be won. It’s something to be lived and cherished day by day.
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Here's hoping you all get some rest this weekend. As important as your journalism career is, few (if any) jobs are worth sacrificing your family, your friendships and your spiritual and mental health. This is often a lesson hard taught for journalists.
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I’ve just started a new Twitter list of young journalists that we are keeping an eye on 👀. I hope to keep it fairly up to date. Subscribe. Follow. And recruiters: Feel free to poach any of the talented folks in here.
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Young journalists! We have some exciting news about our career programs. We created this program just for you.
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As you build your journalism career, remember always the concept at your job's heart: communicating information so that people can make better choices in their lives. Weave this core philosophy throughout your work and I guarantee you'll be a better journalist.
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What are your journalism ambitions rooted in? If they are founded on a desire to tell great stories, share essential information and expose wrongdoing, you'll do great work. If they come only from a desire for status and prestige, then journalism is likely to disappoint you.
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1/5) Budding Journalists: I know many of you are thinking about applying to future jobs and opportunities. Here are a few quick tips as you prepare your résumé, cover letter and work samples.
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Budding Journalists: Value your quotes like gold coins. Deploy them only when the people you talk to say it better than you ever could. Quote less, but better, and your stories will come alive.
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The
@nytimes
put a tough photo on its front page today. Here is the hour-plus long conversation that took place in Dean Baquet’s office last night on how best to present it. Journalists don’t always get it right. But conversations like this make me proud to be in the business.
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🚨Budding Journalists: Applications are OPEN for the 2024-2025
@nytimes
Fellowship. Please read the filing instructions carefully as we receive thousands of applications. Deadline is Dec. 1.
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Rising journalists, one broader tip I'll pass on: Gravitate toward impact journalism. Aggregation/follow ups are fine. But what will separate you from others is your original reporting, impact in the community and ability to tell it all clearly and with context.
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I’m truly stunned at the amount of talent that applies to
@nytimes
. That doesn’t mean that careers in journalism will ever be easy. And pay and diversity remain issues. But I can say with confidence that journalism’s future, contrary to what you may have heard, is trending up.
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Friends, we are thrilled to announce our 2021
@nytimes
Fellowship class. We are looking forward to welcoming their many talents, perspectives and energy. Congratulations to all of them!
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Did you know: All *three*
@nytimes
photography interns this year shot large front-page photos. Read about
@mariancaa
,
@gabriellaangojo
and
@EmmaJoyHowells
. They are the future of journalism. What a power trio!
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Budding Journalists: Treating others as you, yourself, would want to be treated is just good life advice. But it’s also good career counsel. Journalism is a small world. Many that you encounter in your journey are likely to come back into your orbit someday, somehow.
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Budding Journalists: Make the calls others don’t. Find the documents others can’t. Write the stories others won’t. Seek understanding beyond your own pane. Respect all. Be curious. Be hungry. Be accurate. Be kind. And have courage.
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Many journalism students have reached out asking how to make it amid industry change. Some encouragement:
1. Be ready and willing to adapt. Media is a dynamic thing these days.
2. Have courage — in your reporting, in trying new things, in committing to your career.
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Budding Journalists: Thanks to the more than 3,200 (!) applicants to the 2023-2024
@nytimes
Fellowship. It will take us some time to move through applications. We hope to name a class by Feb/March.
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To all the interns
@nytimes
and in all of journalism and media on
#NationalInternDay
: Thanks for choosing this profession. Thanks for your enthusiasm and endurance despite long hours and often poor pay. Thanks for your impact. You are journalism's future.
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Budding Journalists: If you’ve ever had doubts about the importance of journalism in society, remember this week and the sweat and passion that so many have shed to bring us information and context. Turn this week into career fuel.
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🚨Hi friends. We have opened applications for the 2020 New York Times Fellowship. The deadline is Nov. 20, but we’d advise you not to wait. Be a part of journalism’s next generation. 🚨
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Budding Journalists: No career is a smooth line upwards. Success is built on having good days and bad, victories and setbacks. Gain wisdom from your failures and humility from your successes. And learn to embrace the mystery of your career as it unfolds day by day.
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Budding Journalists: The news business is filled with good days and bad. Sometimes, you’ll get things wrong. Or scooped. Or passed over. Or worse. It's happened to me a ton. Never let a bruised ego control you or prevent you from taking blame. Be brave by learning from mistakes.
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Budding Journalists: Don’t be afraid to play the long game. Most careers aren’t built overnight. Patience is often a critical ingredient to success. Let time and experience leaven you.
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Budding Journalists: How often do you thank your mentors? They serve as your advocates. They consult with you at pivotal moments. They go to bat for you when you’re not in the room. Cultivate them, engage them and take a little time to express your thanks.
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Thanks to all of the journalists around the world working the holidays to keep us informed, especially amid the pandemic. We are grateful for your work.
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I just met with a young journalist who expressed real fear about the news industry's future. Obviously, it's understandable given all that's happened. But here's my gentle plea: Stay. Endure. Be hopeful. We need your energy and fresh ideas and diversity. You are our future.
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Budding journalists: Of all the career advice I can give you, leaning into your anxieties is a big one, especially early on. Nervous about networking or asking advice? We’ve all been there. You can’t get from Point A to Point B without courage and communication.
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Weeks like this can make it hard to put your faith in journalism as a career. But I hope you'll stick with it. I hope that you'll continue to direct your curiosity and tenacity and ingenuity into telling great stories and exposing wrongdoing. The world needs you.
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Journalists: Don't judge your worth based on prizes and recognition. The smallest stories can have impact. News worthy of your attention is literally everywhere. Wherever you find yourself in your life and career, take heart in knowing that your work is making a difference.
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Budding journalists: Careers take planning, especially now. But resist the urge to make your guiding priority merely jumping from A to B as fast as possible. Focus less on your frustrations and more on doing great journalism and you might find yourself topping your dreams.
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Budding Journalists: An inflated ego can stall your career. It’s often hard to detect one’s own pride. But self-absorption makes it harder to accept constructive criticism and editing. It melts your empathy and distorts awareness. Check it at the door and unlock your best work.
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Budding Journalists: When you’re stuck on writing, try more reporting. If your reporting feels dry, consider venturing into the field. Endeavor often to step out of your comfort zone. And every day, think specifically about how your work small and large makes the world better.
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I've spent many hours reviewing clips for our
@nytimes
fellowship. Amazing writers exist across America and beyond. Alas, we'll only have about 12 fellowship reporting spots. We'll begin interviewing semi-finalists soon. But your work/energy excites me about journalism's future.
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Time is running out to apply for the
@nytimes
Fellowship. This is a one-of-a-kind, one-year learning experience. Salary is $76K + health and retirement benefits, and our fellows have gone on to do amazing things.
@WritersofColor
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The 2020 class of
@nytimes
fellows began today. Let's cheer them on, encourage them, mentor them, watch them grow, celebrate their differences. And may we all acknowledge that we as an industry (and I, personally) have to do better at all of those things.
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Thanks to the 2,185 of you who applied to the 2020
@nytimes
Fellowship! We'll spend the next 6 weeks sorting through applications. We hope to announce a class in Feb. No need to reach out. We'll contact you as needed. Most popular fellowships: Reporter, Photographer, Arts Critic.
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Interns are the quiet backbone of the news and media industries. Interns deserve our respect, time and resources. We would have no future without them. Thanks for all that you do and I’m excited for all that you will become.
#NationalInternDay
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This old hat has been gathering dust in our closet. I think I’ll wear it today.
#CapitalGazette
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Often asked what elements/order make a good journalism resume. Can’t speak for others, but my preference is:
Internship 3
- Impact journalism
Internship 2
Internship 1
Campus Publication
- Leadership position(s)
School
- Degree
Journalism Groups
- Scholarships, awards
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Budding Journalists: Here’s hoping you can take some time to recharge soon. It’s been a busy news cycle. Covering the news, while sometimes a sprint, is actually a marathon in the grand scheme. To recharge, I went on a photo walk today. Here’s a tree in our neighborhood in N.J.
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May we all be grateful for the journalists at
@nytimes
and many other outlets risking their lives to bring us critical and independent information from Ukraine, Russia and other hot spots. Thank you for your vital work.
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Budding Journalists: Our ambitions have a way of running away from us. Dream big, for sure, and set goals for yourself. But learn to appreciate the journalism that's in front of you. One of the best ways to achieve future success is to squeeze every drop out of your present.
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Three cheers to
@MalloryRubin
and
@netw3rk
for soon wrapping their 60+ episode podcast series on the Harry Potter books/movies,
@binge_mode
. Often hilarious. Equal parts barroom banter and a master class on the human condition. Great work, "good friends!"
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Mistakes are part of journalism. Goodness knows I’ve made my share. The key is to learn from them. Accuracy, nuance, context and perspective are all precious things in the Information Age. Treat them as such. Earn them through your reporting and patience.
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Thanks to the more than 3,100 of you who applied to the 2021
@nytimes
Fellowship! It will take us some time to sort through them all. We will contact you if interviews are needed. We hope to have our hires and announce a class by February. Thanks for your interest and patience!
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Budding Journalists: I know journalism careers can seem daunting and uncertain these days. But your tenacious spirit, your curiosity and your desire to bear witness amaze and inspire me. Keep at it. The world needs you now more than ever.
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Budding Journalists: Writing is but one small part of being a journalist. The best stories are often a combination of sound planning, reporting, courage, empathy, collaboration, problem solving and the ability to receive constant editing and feedback.
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Your career is not a mountain to be scaled, but rather a field to be planted, grown and harvested. Change your thinking and I guarantee that you’ll always have more options and derive more fulfillment in the journey.
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Thanks to the nearly 2,200 applicants who have already applied to the 2021
@nytimes
fellowship. The deadline is tomorrow at the end of the business day ET. Don't wait to apply!
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