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Times-Picayune confirms end of daily publication

poynter.org — A memo from Times-Picayune publisher Ashton Phelps confirms that the newspaper will cease daily publication, moving to three days a week: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The memo also confirms staff cuts, though it doesn't say how large they will be. Press reports have necessitated our giving you this news now.
Cara Fitzpatrick Education Reporter, Tampa Bay Times @Fitz_ly
Hate to see this. MT @marissa_jae: Damn. RT @mallarytenore Times-Picayune confirms end of daily publication http://t.co/0PmV6w4z
Marissa Lang Breaking News Reporter, Tampa Bay Times @Marissa_Jae
Damn. RT @mallarytenore Times-Picayune confirms end of daily publication http://t.co/oFxk760B NOLA Media Group, will run newspaper & website
Melissa Lyttle Photojournalist, Tampa Bay Times @melissalyttle
So sad. Breaks my heart. RT @mallarytenore: Times-Picayune confirms end of daily publication http://t.co/blcdJNud
Lyra McKee Editor, Mediagazer @LyraMcKee
Anyone else disgusted at how Times-Picayune staff have been treated after all they've done for the community? http://t.co/4DMqEtvH
Mallary Tenore Associate Editor, Poynter Online @mallarytenore
Times-Picayune confirms end of daily publication http://t.co/tpJSj8gV A new co., NOLA Media Group, will run the newspaper & its website.
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Times-Picayune may stop daily publication; faces deep cuts

poynter.org — The Times-Picayune in New Orleans may cease daily publication and plans deep staff cuts, reports the Times' David Carr. He reports that Editor Jim Amoss will leave the paper, as will managing editors Peter Kovacs and Dan Shea.
Adam Kealoha Causey Reporter, Florida Times-Union @akcausey
Got friends there RT @mallarytenore: Sad. ... Times-Picayune may stop daily publication; faces deep cuts | Poynter.: http://t.co/GijzDCDG
Amber Hunt Dakotas News Editor, Associated Press @ReporterAmber
Very sad news, esp after all the amazing Katrina work. Times Picayune in New Orleans likely cutting staff, pub dates. | http://t.co/JxU1pgHe
Mallary Tenore Associate Editor, Poynter Online @mallarytenore
Sad. ... Times-Picayune may stop daily publication; faces deep cuts | Poynter.: http://t.co/olSIufMA

Survey: NPR’s listeners best-informed, Fox viewers worst-informed

poynter.org — Fairleigh Dickinson University People who watch no news at all can answer more questions about international current events than people who watch cable news, a survey by Fairleigh Dickinson University'sPublicMind finds. NPR and Sunday morning political talk shows are the most informative news outlets, while exposure to partisan sources, such as Fox News and MSNBC, has a negative impact on people's current events knowledge.
Craig Newman Media Desk Editor, Chicago Sun-Times @craignewman
Survey: NPR’s listeners best-informed, Fox viewers worst-informed http://t.co/tIwJABlS
Julie M. McCarthy Correspondent, NPR @JulieMcCarthyJM
Thanx 4 the ShoutOut RT @garethop8: Proud 2 B a suppt'r & listener of @NPR & amused by http://t.co/YztSmrEa
Daniel Roberts Reporter, Fortune @readDanwrite
shock & awe RT @Poynter: Survey finds @NPR’s listeners best-informed, @FoxNews viewers worst-informed: http://t.co/FTmtyZOC
Joe Sapia Reporter, Asbury Park Press @JosephSapia
RT @Poynter: Survey finds @NPR’s listeners best-informed, @FoxNews viewers worst-informed: http://t.co/VkoMa3wx
Laura Davis Legal and Cultural Issues Editor, Yahoo! News @laura_ynews
RT @Poynter: Survey finds @NPR’s listeners best-informed, @FoxNews viewers worst-informed: http://t.co/42XqCoHZ
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Katharine Zaleski leaves Washington Post

poynter.org — Katharine Zaleski, The Washington Post's executive director of digital news. She joined the newspaper in 2009, leaving The Huffington Post. Executive Editor Marcus Brauchli announced her departure to staff today.
Steve Myers Managing Editor, Poynter Online @myersnews
.@kzaleski, writes @abeaujon, "is not a fan of media-critic-generated meta-narratives," e.g. the WP print-Web divide. http://t.co/SWhPRDxZ
Mandy Jenkins Digital Projects Editor, Digital First Media @mjenkins
Intriguing move. Now what for the Post? MT @jeffsonderman: Big loss as @kzaleski leaves @WashingtonPost: http://t.co/9qMIB16F
Melissa Bell Features Writer, Washington Post @MelissaBell
.@kzaleski would only leave the Post for a news org. named after Superman's. http://t.co/oqabJLOS (Here's to you, KZ! http://t.co/qJMZ4aVU)
Chris Cillizza White House Correspondent and Blogger, Washington Post @TheFix
So @kzaleski is leaving WaPo. Sad face. Make sure to follow her -- she's going to do big things. http://t.co/X232nZ7v
Raju Narisetti Managing Editor, WSJ.com, Wall Street Journal @rajunarisetti
Congrats @kzaleski on becoming managing editor of Planet Daily. Will be fun to see what you do with video & social http://t.co/yPgH9LEj
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Three ways to spot if an image has been manipulated

poynter.org — Over the course of 16 years spent working in product management for Adobe, Kevin Connor often heard customers ask if there was any way to determine whether an image had been altered using Photoshop. "We would get calls pretty frequently (and as time went on, more frequently) from people asking, 'Are there ways to detect this?'
Julie Moos Editor, Poynter Online @juliemmoos
3 ways to spot if a photo has been manipulated: http://t.co/EtaMP52a Former Photoshop VP starts new company that detects altered images
Craig Silverman Editor, Regret the Error, Poynter Online @CraigSilverman
RT @Poynter: 3 ways to spot if a photo has been manipulated: http://t.co/mb4zNuyk Former Photoshop VP starts new company that detects al ...

Times-Picayune may stop daily publication; faces deep cuts

poynter.org — The Times-Picayune in New Orleans may cease daily publication and plans deep staff cuts, reports the Times' David Carr. He reports that Editor Jim Amoss will leave the paper, as will managing editors Peter Kovacs and Dan Shea.
Douglas Herbert International Affairs Editor, France 24 @dougf24
Grim tidings at a proud pillar of American #journalism as layoffs loom at paper that won Pulitzer for Katrina coverage. http://t.co/aJBj4pmY
Andrew Beaujon Reporter, Poynter Online @abeaujon
Is fourth season of Treme getting furiously revised after report Times-Picayune's ceasing daily publication? http://t.co/CVnC1THt

10 tips for teaching journalists how to effectively use social media

poynter.org — When I first wrote about Twitter in September 2007, I got emails from journalists who said I was highlighting a tool that would never have journalistic application. A lot has changed since then. There's now a greater willingness to embrace Twitter and other social media tools - or to at least see their potential.
Angela Kim Social Media Editor, Commerce, Yahoo! News @angelaishere
This is for all those folks teaching social media in the newsroom: http://t.co/lGROJIkF Those who get it, need to be resources.
Jeff Sonderman Digital Media Fellow, Poynter Online @jeffsonderman
How to set up your social media training for journalists: http://t.co/fW1pUpX9
Paula Constantine Section Editor, The Providence Journal, Providence Journal @pconstantine
Rt “@sree: #SaveReadShare 10 Tips for Teaching Journos How to Effectively Use Social Media, by @mallarytenore: http://t.co/XSk7bQVp #cjsm”
Raymond Joseph Freelance Journalist @rayjoe
10 Tips for Teaching Journos How to Effectively Use #SocialMedia, by @mallarytenore http://t.co/Xj2DdPmz RT @journtoolbox via @sree
Carson Walker West Regional Desk Editor, Associated Press @carsonjw
RT @sree: #SaveReadShare 10 Tips for Teaching Journos How to Effectively Use Social Media, by @mallarytenore: http://t.co/1GTna1dT #cjsm
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Times-Picayune to publish three days a week, cut staff

poynter.org — A memo from Times-Picayune publisher Ashton Phelps confirms that the newspaper will cease daily publication, moving to three days a week: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The memo also confirms staff cuts, though it doesn't say how large they will be. Press reports have necessitated our giving you this news now.
Arash Markazi Columnist, ESPN @ArashMarkazi
The Times-Picayune to publish three days a week, cut staff. http://t.co/AhwfwBIs

Times-Picayune to publish three days a week, cut staff

poynter.org — A memo from Times-Picayune publisher Ashton Phelps confirms that the newspaper will cease daily publication, moving to three days a week: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The memo also confirms staff cuts, though it doesn't say how large they will be. Press reports have necessitated our giving you this news now.
Tom Fowler Energy Writer, Wall Street Journal @HoustonFowler
Ack! Times-Picayune to publish three days a week, cut staff | Poynter.: http://t.co/6yvPpJG2

Times-Picayune to publish three days a week, cut staff

poynter.org — A memo from Times-Picayune publisher Ashton Phelps confirms that the newspaper will cease daily publication, moving to three days a week: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The memo also confirms staff cuts, though it doesn't say how large they will be. Press reports have necessitated our giving you this news now.
Nicholas Huba Reporter, Asbury Park Press @nicholashuba
Sad News. Times-Picayune (LA) confirms end of daily publication | Poynter.: http://t.co/I2gwllLA

Three ways to spot if an image has been manipulated

poynter.org — Over the course of 16 years spent working in product management for Adobe, Kevin Connor often heard customers ask if there was any way to determine whether an image had been altered using Photoshop. "We would get calls pretty frequently (and as time went on, more frequently) from people asking, 'Are there ways to detect this?'
Melissa Wiese Web Editor, Sacramento Business Journal @mwiesesacbiz
Three ways to spot if an image has been manipulated | Poynter.: http://t.co/ZTmHvnWs @poynter #images #photography

Denver Post, Contra Costa Times revamp story editing with fewer copy editors

poynter.org — In some ways, the Denver Post and Contra Costa Times' cutbacks in copyediting, announced last month and now final, is a common story these days. Less common are the other changes they're making in how they handle print stories. The Denver Post is eliminating its copy desk and moving away from an assembly-line editing process.
Jeff Sonderman Digital Media Fellow, Poynter Online @jeffsonderman
How is the Denver Post editing stories since dissolving its copy desk? Like this: http://t.co/4E59EzqF
Ethan Klapper Social Media Editor, Politics, Huffington Post @ethanklapper
http://t.co/QAR4tEtu RT @Poynter: Reporters, editors to handle copy editing after Denver Post dissolves copy desk. http://t.co/uAwwq8PW
Doris Truong Multiplatform Editor, Washington Post @DorisTruong
Ugh. MT @gerrrib: 1st, story on #copyediting cuts —http://t.co/XisbLj39 — then this about an embarrassing error _ http://t.co/fTVX5eoR
Craig Newman Media Desk Editor, Chicago Sun-Times @craignewman
RT @MarkLoundy: @Poynter: New editing workflow at Contra Costa Times should get stories published earlier... http://t.co/zmCS6N8b #dfmchat
Trey Barrineau Production Editor and Blogger, USA Today @treybarrineau
Update on papers that eliminated or reduced copy desks. Faster to Web, yes, but what about errors/libel? http://t.co/5mpxUOyr
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The Poynter Institute and Craig Newmark to Host Journalism Ethics Symposium

about.poynter.org — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -The one-year-old initiative launched by craigslist founder Craig Newmark, craigconnects, is teaming up with The Poynter Institute to host an ethics symposium in New York City in the Fall of 2012. The symposium will lead to creation of a new set of guiding principles for journalists and other content creators concerned with democratic standards of truth in the digital age.
Bill Adair Washington Bureau Chief and Editor, PolitiFact.com, Tampa Bay Times @AdairPolitiFact
RT @kellymcb: Poynter Institute and Craig Newmark to Host Journalism Ethics Symposium http://t.co/S7Dqtu86
Eric Deggans TV and Media Critic, Tampa Bay Times @Deggans
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark & Poynter Institute team up for journalism ethics symposium in New York in fall 2012. http://t.co/KwATqBMZ
Julie Moos Editor, Poynter Online @juliemmoos
RT @craignewmark: RT @kellymcb: The Poynter Institute and Craig Newmark to Host Journalism Ethics Symposium: http://t.co/LQxY4vT8
Craig Silverman Editor, Regret the Error, Poynter Online @CraigSilverman
RT @kellymcb: The Poynter Institute and Craig Newmark to Host Journalism Ethics Symposium | Poynter: http://t.co/SoMjIBCR

Several people stabbed at Topeka TV station

poynter.org — Twitter Staffers at WIBW in Topeka, Kan., subdued a "disgruntled man" this morning, who stabbed a few people at the TV station.Morning news co-anchor Amanda Lanum tweeted events as they unfolded, as did other staffers. Their tweets say the man had a knife and stabbed a few people, but no one was seriously injured.
Marissa Lang Breaking News Reporter, Tampa Bay Times @Marissa_Jae
RT @mallarytenore Several ppl reportedly stabbed @wibw in Topeka, KS, after man breaks into TV station: http://t.co/h7Dl2Myx Everyone's OK.
Jeff Sonderman Digital Media Fellow, Poynter Online @jeffsonderman
Man stabs several TV station employees after smashing his way into @WIBW in Topeka: http://t.co/PipDBRf1
Eden Godbee Web Producer, 11Alive News Atlanta @edenWXIA
RT @Poynter: Several people stabbed @wibw in Topeka, Kansas after man breaks into TV station: http://t.co/7YInez9o Everyone's OK
Mallary Tenore Associate Editor, Poynter Online @mallarytenore
Several ppl reportedly stabbed @wibw in Topeka, Kansas, after man breaks into TV station: http://t.co/OxPrRzyg Everyone's OK.
Julie Moos Editor, Poynter Online @juliemmoos
Several people stabbed @wibw in Topeka, Kansas after man breaks into TV station: http://t.co/v3bsu4Jb Everyone's OK

John McIntyre: Expect first drafts, quickly edited, after Denver Post eliminated copy desk

poynter.org — The Sun's John McIntyre writes that he is "deeply skeptical" that the Denver Post will be able to change its newsroom culture so that reporters and assigning editors can successfully take over copy editing. The Post is eliminating its copy desk and spreading the remaining nine editors (from a copy desk of 23) throughout the newsroom.
Steve Myers Managing Editor, Poynter Online @myersnews
John McIntyre: Some reporters don't even spell-check their blogs, and the Denver Post expects them to copy edit? http://t.co/zrtVU5A3
Trey Barrineau Production Editor and Blogger, USA Today @treybarrineau
Copy editing guru John McIntyre says don't be surprised when unedited Web copy comes up reading like crap http://t.co/jvo8yrn5
Morgan Campbell Sports Writer, Toronto Star @MorganPCampbell
RT @Poynter: John McIntyre is "deeply skeptical" that Denver Post can publish quality work w/out copy editors. http://t.co/2CFq7ckQ

Two New York Times stories questioned after central numbers don’t add up

poynter.org — Two recent New York Times articles included significant numerical errors that elicited howls of protest from readers and critics. In each case, the wrong number was core to the story's central thesis, leading some to suggest the entire article should have been retracted or completely altered.
Erika Niedowski Reporter, Associated Press @eniedowski
Two @nytimes stories questioned after central numbers don’t add up. http://t.co/AJsdDjIv
Justin Pope National Higher Education Reporter, Associated Press @JustinPopeAP
RT @paulfain: Poynter analysis of major errors in NYT's student debt & Wall Street psycho stories - (via @laura11D) http://t.co/a0A55Djw
Paul Fain Reporter, Inside Higher Ed @paulfain
Poynter analysis of major errors in NYT's student debt & Wall Street psycho stories - (via @laura11D) http://t.co/a0A55Djw
Ivan Oransky Health Executive Editor, Reuters @ivanoransky
NYT Wall St. psychopaths, student debt stories questioned after central numbers don't add up: http://t.co/1wBCWgiS via @craigsilverman
Craig Silverman Editor, Regret the Error, Poynter Online @CraigSilverman
RT @Poynter: Two NYTimes stories questioned after central numbers don't add up: http://t.co/QNn8XeGr Wall St. psychopaths, student debt ...

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Jeff Hidek TV Critic and Community Engagement Editor, The Wilmington StarNews @JeffHidek
RT @mediatwit: The PBS @Newshour is looking to hire a social media editor: http://t.co/WjCPul2E
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The PBS @Newshour is looking to hire a social media editor: http://t.co/WjCPul2E
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RT @mediatwit: The PBS @Newshour is looking to hire a social media editor: http://t.co/uUcBXZ9x

Survey: NPR’s listeners best-informed, Fox viewers worst-informed

poynter.org — Fairleigh Dickinson University People who watch no news at all can answer more questions about international current events than people who watch cable news, a survey by Fairleigh Dickinson University'sPublicMind finds. NPR and Sunday morning political talk shows are the most informative news outlets, while exposure to partisan sources, such as Fox News and MSNBC, has a negative impact on people's current events knowledge.
Mary C. Long Editor and Lead Writer, AllTwitter.com @MaryCLong
I get all my news on the Internets =P --NPR’s listeners best-informed, Fox viewers worst-informed http://t.co/tz0Tb8vX

Stabbing at WIBW renews questions about newsroom safety

poynter.org — Anybody who works in a TV or radio station, newspaper or online newsroom should look at the photos from the attack on employees at WIBW-TV in Topeka, Kan., and consider what you are doing to stay safe. A knife-wielding man with gripes about the Veterans Administration wanted his story told.
Alan English Executive Editor, The Augusta Chronicle @AlanREnglish
Stabbing at Topeka TV station via @cjonline http://t.co/1o48LyqD MT @atompkins: Staff says stabbing is a wakeup call http://t.co/Fy8jBsyC
Alan English Executive Editor, The Augusta Chronicle @AlanREnglish
Stabbing at Topeka TV station via @cjonline http://t.co/1o48LyqD MT @atompkins: Staff says stabbing is a wakeup call http://t.co/Fy8jBsyC
Mallary Tenore Associate Editor, Poynter Online @mallarytenore
Stabbing at WIBW-TV earlier today renews questions about newsroom safety: http://t.co/JPlIjLKt @Atompkins explains.

Live chat today: What role should public editors play in today’s newsrooms?

poynter.org — There's been a lot of talk about public editors this week after Washington Post media writer Erik Wemple broke the news that Arthur Brisbane would be ending his term as The New York Times' public editor this fall.
Erik Wemple Editor, Washington City Paper @ErikWemple
Good @Poynter chat on the role of newspaper ombos: http://t.co/zmkYXIvu
Mallary Tenore Associate Editor, Poynter Online @mallarytenore
.@WaPoOmbudsman: "I'd insist that the ombudsman be privy to all the online metrics that The Post researchers/editors" http://t.co/tScWGikJ
Mallary Tenore Associate Editor, Poynter Online @mallarytenore
"I think editors & reporters could have a bigger impact if they had to take the punches themselves"(rather than ombuds) http://t.co/LYnIg1FS
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor and Columnist, Reuters @AntDeRosa
Live w/ @jackshafer @WaPoOmbudsman, @MallaryTenore, @CraigSilverman: What role should public editors play? http://t.co/j1fcd86o
Mallary Tenore Associate Editor, Poynter Online @mallarytenore
.@JackShafer: The ombud role "is antiquated & should be retired." Agree/disagree? Share your thoughts in our live chat: http://t.co/tScWGikJ
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Survey: NPR’s listeners best-informed, Fox viewers worst-informed

poynter.org — Fairleigh Dickinson University People who watch no news at all can answer more questions about international current events than people who watch cable news, a survey by Fairleigh Dickinson University'sPublicMind finds. NPR and Sunday morning political talk shows are the most informative news outlets, while exposure to partisan sources, such as Fox News and MSNBC, has a negative impact on people's current events knowledge.
Andy Carvin Senior Strategist, NPR @acarvin
More proof of the sheer awesomeness of NPR fans. http://t.co/fhjr2DDQ
Jay Rosen Co-Founder, Citizens Agenda, GuardianNews.com, Guardian @jayrosen_nyu
What's a delicate way to say this? Those who get their news from Fox seem to know less about the news, a new study says http://t.co/BJLJhkaP

CNN’s historically dismal ratings are just one of many headaches for broadcasters

poynter.org — The New York Times | All Things Digital | | Paid Content | The Atlantic CNN's April numbers were itsworst in a decade, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month. But Tuesday The New York Times reported its ratings for the second week of May were its worst since 1991 .
David Skok Managing Editor (Sabbatical), GlobalNews.ca, Global News @dskok
RT @Poynter: Dark skies ahead for TV networks: http://t.co/3VVqaJrT

It’s official: Chicago Reader sold to Sun-Times parent

poynter.org — A memo from Alison Draper and Tammy Bailey confirms it: We would like to inform you of the sale of the Chicago Reader to Wrapports, LLC owner of Sun-Times Media and publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times and more than 40 other media properties. The sale is effective today.
Niala Boodhoo Chicago Reporter, Changing Gears, NPR @NialaBoodhoo
RT @Poynter: It's official: Chicago Reader sold to Sun-Times parent company. Here's the memo: http://t.co/PYZ3Hei3
Andy Carvin Senior Strategist, NPR @acarvin
RT @Poynter: It's official: Chicago Reader sold to Sun-Times parent company. Here's the memo: http://t.co/Pxw5rY8w

Two New York Times stories questioned after central numbers don’t add up

poynter.org — Two recent New York Times articles included significant numerical errors that elicited howls of protest from readers and critics. In each case, the wrong number was core to the story's central thesis, leading some to suggest the entire article should have been retracted or completely altered.
Alan Boyle Science Editor, MSNBC @b0yle
Instructive: RT @russellcris: Numbers matter! Ya think? NYT stories questioned after numbers don’t add up | Poynter: http://t.co/l7XXjyUG
Christine Gorman Health and Medicine Editor, Scientific American @cgorman
How NYTimes op-ed flubbed the numbers on "Wall Street psycopath study" #jj0012 http://t.co/sOZ2CbtX
Christine Gorman Health and Medicine Editor, Scientific American @cgorman
RT @russellcris: Two New York Times stories questioned after central numbers don’t add up | Poynter.: http://t.co/oCUSt5nX

Survey: NPR’s listeners best-informed, Fox viewers worst-informed

poynter.org — Fairleigh Dickinson University People who watch no news at all can answer more questions about international current events than people who watch cable news, a survey by Fairleigh Dickinson University'sPublicMind finds. NPR and Sunday morning political talk shows are the most informative news outlets, while exposure to partisan sources, such as Fox News and MSNBC, has a negative impact on people's current events knowledge.
Martin Swant Staff Writer, The Birmingham News @martyswant
Another reason to love NPR! // Survey: NPR’s listeners best-informed, Fox viewers worst-informed: http://t.co/EOMroUkF (via @acarvin)

Steve Jeffrey apologizes for plagiarism, compensates one writer

poynter.org — Steve Jeffrey, the owner of the Anchor Weekly in Chestermere, Alberta, has apologized for multiple acts of plagiarism and settled with a writer whose work he pilfered. Sheila Moss, a humor writer in Nashville, says in an email that she and Jeffrey "negotiated a financial settlement with the encouragement of the Alberta Press Council, with whom I had filed a complaint.
Archie McLean Reporter and Editor, Edmonton Journal @archiemc
Alberta plagiarist apologizes to 14 writers, compensates one: http://t.co/54plWJaq
Marissa Lang Breaking News Reporter, Tampa Bay Times @Marissa_Jae
RT @Poynter: Serial plagiarist Steve Jeffrey apologizes to 14 writers, compensates 1: http://t.co/LQ27G7jI

Poynter Career Center: Broadcast jobs, Newspapers and Magazines jobs, Online jobs, Phoenix jobs, Arizona jobs, News21 Executive Editor at Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication

careers.poynter.org — Job position for News21 Executive Editor with Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Mark Glaser Executive Editor, PBS MediaShift, PBS @mediatwit
Arizona State is hiring an executive editor for News21: http://t.co/Rm2CIRIy

Survey: NPR’s listeners best-informed, Fox viewers worst-informed

poynter.org — Fairleigh Dickinson University People who watch no news at all can answer more questions about international current events than people who watch cable news, a survey by Fairleigh Dickinson University'sPublicMind finds. NPR and Sunday morning political talk shows are the most informative news outlets, while exposure to partisan sources, such as Fox News and MSNBC, has a negative impact on people's current events knowledge.
Connie Schultz Syndicated Columnist and Freelance Essayist @ConnieSchultz
In other breaking news: My dog barks. Survey: NPR’s listeners best-informed, Fox viewers worst-informed | Poynter.: http://t.co/MjpNynU2

Two New York Times stories questioned after central numbers don’t add up

poynter.org — Two recent New York Times articles included significant numerical errors that elicited howls of protest from readers and critics. In each case, the wrong number was core to the story's central thesis, leading some to suggest the entire article should have been retracted or completely altered.
Keith Chrostowski Business Editor, Kansas City Star @keithc3
Two New York Times stories questioned after central numbers don’t add up http://t.co/Wa6qZGra

Two New York Times stories questioned after central numbers don’t add up

poynter.org — Two recent New York Times articles included significant numerical errors that elicited howls of protest from readers and critics. In each case, the wrong number was core to the story's central thesis, leading some to suggest the entire article should have been retracted or completely altered.
Craig Pittman Environmental Reporter, Tampa Bay Times @craigtimes
If you're basing your story on a number, make sure it's A) right & B) not sourced to an aggregator http://t.co/6wASXVnI via @CraigSilverman

Experimenting with Twitter: How Newsrooms Are Using It to Reach More Users

poynter.org — Jacob Harris, a senior software engineer for The New York Times, says Twitter is "the right kind of stupid." He's responding to those who have called Twitter a pointless, overrated or simply stupid site. Harris says sites like this can help news organizations figure out how to present, consume and interact with the news.
Mallary Tenore Associate Editor, Poynter Online @mallarytenore
@lheron Here's the follow-up to that 2007 Twitter piece, btw: http://t.co/z8sS5iq6
Julie Moos Editor, Poynter Online @juliemmoos
MT @sashak: From '07, post by @mallarytenore on how newsrooms were experimenting with Twitter. http://t.co/1m4FL7Nc My, how we've all grown!

After outcry, Opera News will continue to review Met productions

poynter.org — The Metropolitan Opera's ban on Opera News reviewing its productions was short-lived. Opera fans and classical-music journalists were not sympathetic to Met GM Peter Gelb's argument that the publication, which is published by an affiliate of the Met, should not write critically about the company, whose recent production of Wagner's "Ring" cycle has had a mixed reception.
Jay Rosen Co-Founder, Citizens Agenda, GuardianNews.com, Guardian @jayrosen_nyu
Don't you love it when control-the-message freaks get their comeuppance and have to back down? http://t.co/kxfIJB6d

5 qualifications The New York Times should seek in its next public editor

poynter.org — The New York Times is in the market for a new public editor. Erik Wemple broke the news yesterday that current public editor Arthur Brisbane will end his term this fall after two years. (Brisbane said it was his choice to not seek the option for a third year.)
Holly Epstein Ojalvo Editor, Learning Network, New York Times @heoj
.@Poynter says the next NYT public editor should be a "disruptive" diversity candidate w/ digital experience. Amen. http://t.co/BJ8AI8Lb
Danielle Drolet Writer, eMarketer @danielledrolet
RT @Poynter: WashPo ombud responds to 5 qualifications of the next NY Times ombud: http://t.co/6yOa6pNa "There is more to ombudsmaning t ...
Craig Silverman Editor, Regret the Error, Poynter Online @CraigSilverman
I added an update and correction to my post about the 5 qualifications for the next NYT public editor: http://t.co/PYCt06k8
Michael Calderone Senior Media Reporter, Huffington Post @mlcalderone
Five qualifications for next NYT public editor from @craigsilverman: http://t.co/BU3Slvqv
Mallary Tenore Associate Editor, Poynter Online @mallarytenore
What @nytimes' should require of its next public editor: http://t.co/mXNy79NT So far, all of its public editors have been white males.
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Survey: NPR’s listeners best-informed, Fox viewers worst-informed

poynter.org — Fairleigh Dickinson University People who watch no news at all can answer more questions about international current events than people who watch cable news, a survey by Fairleigh Dickinson University'sPublicMind finds. NPR and Sunday morning political talk shows are the most informative news outlets, while exposure to partisan sources, such as Fox News and MSNBC, has a negative impact on people's current events knowledge.
Christina Hernandez Freelance Journalist @tinahernandez
Survey: NPR’s listeners best-informed, Fox viewers worst-informed | Poynter.: http://t.co/arinxaDc Agree?

Two New York Times stories questioned after central numbers don’t add up

poynter.org — Two recent New York Times articles included significant numerical errors that elicited howls of protest from readers and critics. In each case, the wrong number was core to the story's central thesis, leading some to suggest the entire article should have been retracted or completely altered.
Jennifer Ouellette Blogger, Scientific American @JenLucPiquant
Two New York Times stories questioned after central numbers don’t add up | Poynter.: http://t.co/NkdBR1UC

Survey: NPR’s listeners best-informed, Fox viewers worst-informed

poynter.org — Fairleigh Dickinson University People who watch no news at all can answer more questions about international current events than people who watch cable news, a survey by Fairleigh Dickinson University'sPublicMind finds. NPR and Sunday morning political talk shows are the most informative news outlets, while exposure to partisan sources, such as Fox News and MSNBC, has a negative impact on people's current events knowledge.
Maura Wall Hernandez Digital Editor, Chicago Tribune @MauraHernandez
RT @natalieymoore: Survey: NPR’s listeners best-informed, Fox viewers worst-informed | Poynter.: http://t.co/ROEoMp3e

10 tips for teaching journalists how to effectively use social media

poynter.org — When I first wrote about Twitter in September 2007, I got emails from journalists who said I was highlighting a tool that would never have journalistic application. A lot has changed since then. There's now a greater willingness to embrace Twitter and other social media tools - or to at least see their potential.
Bora Zivkovic Blog Editor, Scientific American @BoraZ
RT @russellcris: Tweet away! 10 tips for teaching journalists how to effectively use social media | Poynter.: http://t.co/4mWZbEdM

Survey: NPR’s listeners best-informed, Fox viewers worst-informed

poynter.org — Fairleigh Dickinson University People who watch no news at all can answer more questions about international current events than people who watch cable news, a survey by Fairleigh Dickinson University'sPublicMind finds. NPR and Sunday morning political talk shows are the most informative news outlets, while exposure to partisan sources, such as Fox News and MSNBC, has a negative impact on people's current events knowledge.
Bora Zivkovic Blog Editor, Scientific American @BoraZ
RT @russellcris: Survey: NPR’s listeners best-informed, Fox viewers worst-informed | Poynter.: http://t.co/MVCszzw3

Steve Jeffrey apologizes for plagiarism, compensates one writer

poynter.org — Steve Jeffrey, the owner of the Anchor Weekly in Chestermere, Alberta, has apologized for multiple acts of plagiarism and settled with a writer whose work he pilfered. Sheila Moss, a humor writer in Nashville, says in an email that she and Jeffrey "negotiated a financial settlement with the encouragement of the Alberta Press Council, with whom I had filed a complaint.
Colette Derworiz Assistant City Editor, Calgary Herald @cderworiz
Chestermere's The Anchor Weekly owner Steve Jeffrey apologizes for plagiarism, compensates one writer http://t.co/PbLGvIR6 #yyc

10 tips for teaching journalists how to effectively use social media

poynter.org — When I first wrote about Twitter in September 2007, I got emails from journalists who said I was highlighting a tool that would never have journalistic application. A lot has changed since then. There's now a greater willingness to embrace Twitter and other social media tools - or to at least see their potential.
Michele Weldon Freelance Journalist @micheleweldon
10 tips for teaching journalists how to effectively use social media | Poynter.: http://t.co/Ma1hdyG6

Survey: NPR’s listeners best-informed, Fox viewers worst-informed

poynter.org — Fairleigh Dickinson University People who watch no news at all can answer more questions about international current events than people who watch cable news, a survey by Fairleigh Dickinson University'sPublicMind finds. NPR and Sunday morning political talk shows are the most informative news outlets, while exposure to partisan sources, such as Fox News and MSNBC, has a negative impact on people's current events knowledge.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Survey: NPR’s listeners best-informed, Fox viewers worst-informed | Poynter.: http://t.co/3p1mvLbN

Steve Jeffrey apologizes for plagiarism, compensates one writer

poynter.org — Steve Jeffrey, the owner of the Anchor Weekly in Chestermere, Alberta, has apologized for multiple acts of plagiarism and settled with a writer whose work he pilfered. Sheila Moss, a humor writer in Nashville, says in an email that she and Jeffrey "negotiated a financial settlement with the encouragement of the Alberta Press Council, with whom I had filed a complaint.
Michele Weldon Freelance Journalist @micheleweldon
Steve Jeffrey apologizes for plagiarism, compensates one writer | Poynter.: http://t.co/U1iJIUlx

Denver Post, Contra Costa Times revamp story editing with fewer copy editors

poynter.org — In some ways, the Denver Post and Contra Costa Times' cutbacks in copyediting, announced last month and now final, is a common story these days. Less common are the other changes they're making in how they handle print stories. The Denver Post is eliminating its copy desk and moving away from an assembly-line editing process.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Denver Post, Contra Costa Times revamp story editing with fewer copy editors | Poynter.: http://t.co/hT1Oufiq

Roger Ailes criticizes New York Times, AP during Ohio University talk

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Pam Baker Freelance Journalist @bakercom1
RT @Poynter: Updated: Highlights from Roger Ailes talk now include his "lying scum" regrets, Tuesday responses http://t.co/WWgnNGxS
Julie Moos Editor, Poynter Online @juliemmoos
@antderosa You may want to add my Storify of Ailes highlights to your Storify ;) http://t.co/wvSuZdNh
Bethany Clough Business Reporter, Fresno Bee @BethanyClough
RT @poynter: Roger Ailes regrets calling New York Times reporters "a bunch of lying scum" last night: http://t.co/ejf2vMvy from @HowardKurtz
Andrew Beaujon Reporter, Poynter Online @abeaujon
MT @Poynter: Ailes regrets calling NYT reporters "a bunch of lying scum" last night: http://t.co/cBpOmMj0 Update from @HowardKurtz
Craig Pittman Environmental Reporter, Tampa Bay Times @craigtimes
RT @Poynter: Roger Ailes regrets calling New York Times reporters "a bunch of lying scum" last night: http://t.co/WWgnNGxS Update from @ ...
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AOL lays off about 20 Patch staffers, ‘is on the right path for success’

poynter.org — Wall Street Journal | Poynter In a cost-cutting move promised during AOL's first quarter earnings call earlier this month, the company is reducing its Patch staff by about 20 people, Keach Hagey reports, by turning its four geographic regions into three.
Sarah Nordgren Director, Content Development, Associated Press @sarahnordgren
AOL laying off about 20 staffers of Patch. http://t.co/TTJD6z0z
Bethany Clough Business Reporter, Fresno Bee @BethanyClough
RT @poynter: Memo to staff about Patch layoffs: We are confident in our model & we are gearing up for long-term success http://t.co/Nx4ZkxeB
Mallary Tenore Associate Editor, Poynter Online @mallarytenore
AOL lays off about 20 Patch staffers: http://t.co/kgIv3kpj Patch "is on the right path for success in 2012 & beyond," says Tim Armstrong.
Julie Moos Editor, Poynter Online @juliemmoos
Memo to staff about Patch layoffs: "We are confident in our model & we are gearing up for long-term success" http://t.co/vKelNTVP

BuzzFeed to open Washington, D.C., bureau

poynter.org — FishbowlDC Fast Company BuzzFeed'sopening a D.C. bureau, BuzzFeed Editor Ben Smith tells Betsy Rothstein: "I'm aiming to hire a talented, heavyweight player-coach as bureau chief, someone hungry and well sourced to do great original reporting on the Hill, and to send a reporter or two down after the campaign to cover the new, or continuing, administration," Smith told FishbowlDC.
Ryan Kearney Deputy Breaking News Editor, Politico @rkearney
"An alternate method of generating news: Threaten to open a D.C. bureau, as TMZ has been doing since 2007." @abeaujon: http://t.co/juNkWCcA
Nick Baumann Assistant Editor, Mother Jones @NickBaumann
RT @Poynter: .@BuzzFeed to open Washington, D.C. bureau: http://t.co/Zq3EnlKW @BuzzFeedBen hopes to hire people this summer.
Caitlin Dewey Associate Web Editor, Kiplinger @caitlindewey
Whoa. RT @Poynter: .@BuzzFeed to open Washington, D.C. bureau: http://t.co/SNT1Z4Gg @BuzzFeedBen hopes to hire people this summer.
Kira Goldenberg Associate Editor, Columbia Journalism Review @KLikeInKafka
RT @poynter: .@BuzzFeed to open Washington, D.C. bureau: http://t.co/6G4VwN4X @BuzzFeedBen hopes to hire people this summer.

Thomas Friedman’s Jeopardy! loss explained

poynter.org — People who don't like New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman are having lots of laughs about his third-place finish on Jeopardy!'s Power Players Week Friday. In an interview, Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek said journalists are unpredictable guests: "They're used to asking questions and getting an answer.
Steve Myers Managing Editor, Poynter Online @myersnews
What does @NYTimesFriedman have against Eli Whitney & other unanswered Qs (unquestioned answers?) from @Jeopardy http://t.co/JupFbsSk
Scott Milfred Editorial Chief, Wisconsin State Journal @ScottMilfred
#ThomasFriedman's #Jeopardy! loss explained: http://t.co/Hk0k0tVT
Andrew Beaujon Reporter, Poynter Online @abeaujon
The rough TV ride of America's "Mustache of Enlightenment": Tom Friedman's Jeopardy! loss, mostly explained http://t.co/NNAXLHqk

Tampa Bay Times restores salaries, ending temporary 5% pay cut

poynter.org — In a memo to staff, CEO Paul Tash announced today that Tampa Bay Times employees will have their pay restored starting July 2, after a temporary five percent pay cut lasted twice as long as planned.
Mallary Tenore Associate Editor, Poynter Online @mallarytenore
Tampa Bay Times restores salaries, ending temporary 5% cut: http://t.co/r1kOFUQN Lasted twice as long as planned.
Julie Moos Editor, Poynter Online @juliemmoos
Tampa Bay Times cut staff pay 5% in Sept. & is restoring original salaries as of July: http://t.co/xVpA2hiI (Poynter owns the Times)

If Tribune decides to sells its newspapers, which ones might someone (like Warren Buffett) buy?

poynter.org — Crain's Chicago Business The Tribune Company ispreparing to exit bankruptcy, and it's planning to create eight companies, one for each of its large English-language dailies, Lynne Marek reports. "This structure may make the assets more attractive to a potential buyer and makes it a cleaner transaction by putting the good assets in one place and carving out legacy costs," restructuring consultant Dan Wikel tells Marek.
Matthew Keys Deputy Social Media Editor, Reuters @ProducerMatthew
Finally: Tribune Company looks to exit bankruptcy. Only took them four years... - http://t.co/t8wVAvph
Julie Moos Editor, Poynter Online @juliemmoos
The newspapers Warren Buffett might want to buy next: http://t.co/ETl9UPeH Tribune Co.'s post-bankruptcy plan positions papers to be sold

Lessons from Truth Goggles: ‘Trying to tell people what to think is a losing battle’

poynter.org — Slifty.com MIT grad student Dan Schultz shares some lessons from his effort to create virtual "Truth Goggles" - a browser plugin that shows a user "what is true and what is false on the web site you are viewing." The three big ones, boiled down from his 145-page thesis: "When people consume information they are struggling hard to maintain their identity.
Craig Silverman Editor, Regret the Error, Poynter Online @CraigSilverman
+1 RT @jeffsonderman: "Trying to tell people what to think is a losing battle... Remind people when to think instead." http://t.co/GNQO9zik
Jeff Sonderman Digital Media Fellow, Poynter Online @jeffsonderman
"Trying to tell people what to think is a losing battle... Remind people when to think instead." http://t.co/14VU0YZn

NPR creates news applications team as part of strategy for ‘multimedia audio’

poynter.org — NPR announced to staff Monday that it is creating a team to build news applications and has hired the Chicago Tribune's Brian Boyer to lead it. The announcement represents a big bet on news applications, not just because of the team's size - seven people, including Boyer - but because it comes just a few days after The Washington Post reported that NPR is running a $2.6 million deficit halfway through its fiscal year.
Kathy Lu Features Editor, Roanoke Times @kathyluwho
New news apps team seeks 'programmers': NPR creates news applications team as part of strategy for ‘multimedia audio.’ http://t.co/JaW0tjJa
Tracy Swartz Reporter/Columnist, RedEye, Chicago Tribune @tracyswartz
thank you @brianboyer for all you've done for the @redeyechicago homicide map! r/t @Poynter: npr hires @brianboyer. http://t.co/MXid4Nm4
Susan Heavey Health Reporter, Reuters @susanheavey
The future! NPR creates news applications team as part of strategy for multimedia audio http://t.co/NxlugsiQ @poynter @markstencel #auwrites
Daniela Capistrano Producer, Current.com @dcap
RT @CraigSilverman: RT @kleinmatic: Go nerds! RT @Poynter: NPR hires @brianboyer, creates news apps team. http://t.co/3y5pZWgZ
Carl Lavin Lead Homepage Editor, CNN.com, CNN @FromCarl
Great for Brian, NPR RT @SethLavin: Congrats. Uh oh for Chi RT @Poynter: NPR hires @brianboyer, creates news apps team http://t.co/ev3AI9wR
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Social Media One-Night Stand

about.poynter.org — Join us for Sree Sreenivasan's (@Sree) first-ever Social Media One-Night Stand in Florida, co-taught with Poynter's Ellyn Angelotti , and other TEDxPoynterInstitute speakers! This two-hour advanced social media workshop the night before TEDxPoynterInstitute is designed to take your use of social media to the next level - no matter how you use it now.
Sree Sreenivasan Tech Columnist, CNET @sree
Social Media One-Night Stands: Wednes in NYC: http://t.co/HtkyAlGm; * May 30 @TEDxPoynter, w/ @ellynangelotti: http://t.co/DWpwHFrJ

5 qualifications The New York Times should require of its next public editor

poynter.org — The New York Times is in the market for a new public editor. Erik Wemple broke the news yesterday that current public editor Arthur Brisbane will end his term this fall after two years. (Brisbane said it was his choice to not seek the option for a third year.)
Alicia Shepard Media Writer @Ombudsman
5 qualifications The New York Times should require of its next public editor | Poynter.: http://t.co/cEmCqHSt

Metropolitan Opera GM successfully pressures Opera News to stop reviewing his productions

poynter.org — Slipped Disc | Peter Gelb is the general manager of the Metropolitan Opera in New York, a job that exposes him to jabs from critics as well as howls from the art form's unusually passionate fans as he tries to mount ambitious productions without losing audiences and, if that's not enough pressure, raise money to pay for them.
Steve Paul Senior Writer and Arts Editor, Kansas City Star @sbpaul
Really? Thin-skinned Metropolitan Opera puts a clamp on reviews by Opera News (via Poynter): http://t.co/LGuAg3Jw #arts
Andrew Beaujon Reporter, Poynter Online @abeaujon
Met GM pressures Opera News to stop reviewing Met shows after bad press; now it can only criticize competing companies. http://t.co/mg8h2VZm

Why misspelled names are so common & what journalists are doing to prevent them

poynter.org — Warren Buffett, Michele Bachmann and Elliott Gould all have something in common: they know what it's like to have journalists repeatedly misspell their names. News organizations frequently run corrections for misspelled names, and some have misspelled the same name dozens of times. Last week, the Los Angeles Times ran a correction after misspelling Gould's name in a caption.
Karen Krizanovich Freelance Journalist and Film Reviewer @Krizanovich
In case you missed: misspelled names http://t.co/80P6IKCe The memory of a misspelled name never leaves
Melissa Davis Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor, Seattle Times @DuckMel
The plague of misspelled names http://t.co/AYWdr3nI @poynter
Sally Jackson Media Journalist, The Australian @Sally_Jackson
Poor old Elliot/Elliott Gould. RT @juliemmoos The most commonly misspelled names @latimes, @nytimes, @washingtonpost http://t.co/EhvToxUp
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
RT @Poynter: Any publicity is good publicity -- unless you get my name wrong: http://t.co/4WWdt6mD
Leslie Larson Media and Entertainment Writer, NewsCore @leslielarson
"When Starbucks employees misspell our names, it’s funny. When journalists do, it’s frustrating," from @mallarytenore. http://t.co/FYVhz8gq
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Commencement speeches from journalists: ‘We love what we do. We love what we do’

poynter.org — Journalists are natural commencement speakers, and this spring many have already spoken to graduating classes. Here's a roundup of recent quotes delivered at the nation's podia by journalists and other media types: * Eric Schmidt told Boston University students this weekend to take a break from screentime: "Take one hour a day and turn that thing off."
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
RT @Poynter: Commencement speeches from journalists: "We love what we do. We love what we do" http://t.co/n4cpdJxi

Getty photographer injured, journalists detained at NATO protests in Chicago

poynter.org — National Press Photographers Association | NBC Chicago | Talking to Strangers | The New York Times Getty photographer Scott Olson washit on the head by a police baton while covering protests at NATO's summit in Chicago on Sunday. A photo of Olson shows blood running down the side of his head and a gash at his crown.
Patrick Baz Mideast Regional Photo Manager, AFP @Patrick_Baz
Getty photographer injured, journalists detained at NATO protests in Chicago http://t.co/0kknEoq7 #photojournalism
David Friend Editor of Creative Development, Vanity Fair @DavidMFriend1
RT @mediagazer: Getty photographer injured, journalists detained at NATO protests in Chicago (@abeaujon / Poynter) http://t.co/AGTOIZrX ...
Evan Vucci Photojournalist and Multimedia Producer, Associated Press @evanvucci
Getty photographer injured, journalists detained at NATO protests in Chicago http://t.co/O0zjk61q
Jim MacMillan Visual Journalist @JimMacMillan
Getty photographer injured, journalists detained at NATO protests in Chicago http://t.co/Usnig3Ts
Elysse James Community Reporter, Orange County Register @TustinNews
RT @Poynter: Getty photographer injured, journalists detained at NATO protests in Chicago: http://t.co/V5SKJGdd Justice Dept. upholds "r ...
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Roger Ailes criticizes New York Times, AP during Ohio University talk

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Jay Rosen Co-Founder, Citizens Agenda, GuardianNews.com, Guardian @jayrosen_nyu
Cool! Roger Ailes gave a lecture on how there's no ideology at Fox News but there is at the New York Times and the AP. http://t.co/XZ67QlM1

Why rich people are investing in newspapers, again

poynter.org — In March, Chris Hughes paid around $5 million for a majority share of The New Republic. On Sunday The New York Times reported he'd be doubling the magazine's staff and hiring former editor Franklin Foer to edit the magazine once again. Also last week, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway purchased most of Media General's newspaper holdings.
Skip Wood Writer, Daybreak Daily, ABC 7 Washington, D.C. @DaybreakSkip
RT @mediagazer: Why rich people are investing in newspapers, again (@abeaujon / Poynter) http://t.co/BMagZil0 http://t.co/Gkzu3nXY
Chris Krewson Editor, Variety.com, Variety @ckrewson
I enjoyed @abeaujon's piece about rich folks buying news orgs, but random Blatstein speculation ending spoiled it. http://t.co/TofBNdlP
Nicole Hernandez Multimedia Reporter, Florida Times-Union @NRHSJax
From @Poynter - 'Why rich people are investing in newspapers, again' http://t.co/EsYKDAvN
Chrystia Freeland Global Editor-at-Large, Reuters @cafreeland
RT @lucymarcus: Why rich people are investing in newspapers, again, Poynter. http://t.co/JiZpbw6U #media
Lucy P. Marcus Columnist, Reuters @lucymarcus
Why rich people are investing in newspapers, again, Poynter. http://t.co/JiZpbw6U #media
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Plaintiffs in HuffPo origins suit say founders actively covered up their involvement

poynter.org — Peter Daou and James Boyce are suing Arianna Huffington, Ken Lerer and the Huffington Post, saying documents they wrote provided the framework for the site.
Marissa Lang Breaking News Reporter, Tampa Bay Times @Marissa_Jae
RT @Poynter: Newly-discovered documents in HuffPost lawsuit show coverup, say plaintiffs: http://t.co/p8d89gRu Plus: HuffPost plans for ...

Reporter fired after attributing lack of softball stats to ‘coach’s bullshit and laziness’

poynter.org — Louisiana-based journalist Jeannine LeJeune tweeted this part of an article that she said appeared in Thursday's edition of the Rayne Independent: I asked LeJeune if there was a byline on the piece; she said there wasn't. The paper does not have a website, but I followed up for more details.
Alex Ogle Reporter and Photographer, AFP @Alex_Ogle
Reporter fired for blaming lack of softball stats on 'coach’s bullshit and laziness' http://t.co/ieNEqO1U HT @jonswaine http://t.co/92ufR0W3
Jon Swaine Washington Correspondent, Telegraph @jonswaine
RT @Siliconlaw Reporter fired after attributing lack of softball stats to ‘coach’s bullshit and laziness' http://t.co/GW7MxPJq
Reid Epstein Reporter, Politico @reidepstein
RT @Siliconlaw: Reporter fired after attributing lack of softball stats to ‘coach’s bullshit and laziness': http://t.co/NLhqnJCb

How a Michigan State University journalism class published multi-platform book on bullying

poynter.org — Give the students credit. They were handed an ambitious goal and, when I lost my nerve and pulled the plug on their journalism project, "The New Bullying," they plugged it back in and made it work. The advanced reporting class at Michigan State University's School of Journalism is expected to go in-depth and produce multimedia content for the Web.
Alicia Shepard Media Writer @Ombudsman
RT @robcurley: How a Michigan State University journalism class published multi-platform book on bullying -- http://t.co/5z9WMMXv via Po ...
Amanda Zamora Senior Producer, Washington Post Digital, Washington Post @amzam
Love the power of perseverance: How a Michigan State journalism class published multi-platform book on bullying http://t.co/bdfEKhoZ
Jens Manuel Krogstad Reporter, Des Moines Register @jensmanuel
RT @Poynter: Young journos publish multiplatform book on bullying http://t.co/99rj7MQB @JobsPage explains how they did it/why it almost ...
Mallary Tenore Associate Editor, Poynter Online @mallarytenore
Young journos publish multiplatform book on bullying http://t.co/Yv9ZvguJ @JobsPage explains how they did it/why it almost wasn't published.

To build the team, build the trust, with these 8 tips

poynter.org — Take a look at a photo I really admire. It's a little soft-focus and the framing is a bit off. That's what makes it perfect. After all, the photographer had only seconds to shoot and only one free camera hand. His other was in that stack.
Megan Kamerick Senior Reporter, New Mexico Business Weekly @megankamerick
RT @JillGeisler: To build the team, build the trust, with these 8 tips | Poynter.: http://t.co/eE9cDj2y

Getty photographer injured, journalists detained at NATO protests in Chicago

poynter.org — National Press Photographers Association | NBC Chicago | Talking to Strangers | The New York Times Getty photographer Scott Olson washit on the head by a police baton while covering protests at NATO's summit in Chicago on Sunday. A photo of Olson shows blood running down the side of his head and a gash at his crown.
Holly Bailey Senior Political Reporter, Yahoo! News @hollybdc
RT @fotolinda: Getty photographer injured, journalists detained at NATO protests in Chicago | Poynter http://t.co/Alo0Ms08
Charles Dharapak Photojournalist, Associated Press @CharlesDharapak
RT @fotolinda: Getty photographer injured, journalists detained at NATO protests in Chicago | Poynter.: http://t.co/nUX5fs2C

NPR creates news applications team as part of strategy for ‘multimedia audio’

poynter.org — NPR announced to staff Monday that it is creating a team to build news applications and has hired the Chicago Tribune's Brian Boyer to lead it. The announcement represents a big bet on news applications, not just because of the team's size - seven people, including Boyer - but because it comes just a few days after The Washington Post reported that NPR is running a $2.6 million deficit halfway through its fiscal year.
Jeff Sonderman Digital Media Fellow, Poynter Online @jeffsonderman
.@NPR poaches @brianboyer for a new news applications team. The full scoop from @myersnews: http://t.co/rvwKJ1fy
Mark Stencel Managing Editor, Digital News, NPR @markstencel
More on @brianboyer's new gig from @Poynter: NPR creates news applications team... http://t.co/14rv9YIF

Reporter fired after attributing lack of softball stats to ‘coach’s bullshit and laziness’

poynter.org — Louisiana-based journalist Jeannine LeJeune tweeted this part of an article that she said appeared in Thursday's edition of the Rayne Independent: I asked LeJeune if there was a byline on the piece; she said there wasn't. The paper does not have a website, but I followed up for more details.
Clarence Hill Sports Writer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @clarencehilljr
Reporter fired after attributing lack of softball stats to ‘coach’s bullshit and laziness’ | Poynter.: http://t.co/DS7GPbMD

Why the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel endorsed Gov. Scott Walker in recall

poynter.org — The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Sunday editorial endorsing Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in the upcoming recall election has been in the works for months, the paper's editorial page editor said by email. "We began to think about what we wanted to say as soon as it became clear that Gov.
David Skok Managing Editor (Sabbatical), GlobalNews.ca, Global News @dskok
RT @Poynter: Why @politifact Wisconsin often has the highest traffic of any PolitiFact state site: http://t.co/GcBzB5fH Recall endorsement
Mark Pitsch Assistant City Editor, Wisconsin State Journal @markpitsch
MT @poynter: Why MJS endorsed Gov. Scott Walker in recall: http://t.co/MFNpoPVh Dems & GOP threaten to boycott advertisers #wirecall
Julie Moos Editor, Poynter Online @juliemmoos
@hotlinereid Saw your tweets yesterday on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Walker endorsement. Reported on decision-making: http://t.co/XLbMQP5d
Julie Moos Editor, Poynter Online @juliemmoos
Why the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel endorsed Gov. Scott Walker in recall: http://t.co/XLbMQP5d Dems & GOP threaten to boycott advertisers

Why rich people are investing in newspapers, again

poynter.org — In March, Chris Hughes paid around $5 million for a majority share of The New Republic. On Sunday The New York Times reported he'd be doubling the magazine's staff and hiring former editor Franklin Foer to edit the magazine once again. Also last week, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway purchased most of Media General's newspaper holdings.
Sally Jackson Media Journalist, The Australian @Sally_Jackson
Why rich people are investing in newspapers, again @Poynter http://t.co/tv3RmqrE

Why misspelled names are so common & what journalists are doing to prevent them

poynter.org — Warren Buffett, Michele Bachmann and Elliott Gould all have something in common: they know what it's like to have journalists repeatedly misspell their names. News organizations frequently run corrections for misspelled names, and some have misspelled the same name dozens of times. Last week, the Los Angeles Times ran a correction after misspelling Gould's name in a caption.
Henry Fuhrmann Assistant Managing Editor, LA Times @hfuhrmann
With apologies to Elliott Gould, I was happy to speak to @mallarytenore for her piece on misspelled names: http://t.co/KNMUqqYy via @Poynter
Elana Zak Freelance Journalist and Blogger @elanazak
Great piece by @mallarytenore on spelling names correctly. A source never forgets when their name is misspelled. http://t.co/wwSljKUe

Facebook IPO may force journalists to consider their role in the social network’s growth

poynter.org — CNN | GigaOm | BuzzFeed | The Atlantic Facebook's IPOjust created a lot of billionaires. Probably not that many of them work in journalism. But journalists, Kristie Lu Stout argues, create part of Facebook's value. "Journalists have been flocking to Facebook to create content and connections on a platform that the company can use for all time," she writes.
Vic Burkhammer News Editor, Charleston Gazette @VicBurkhammer2
Facebook IPO may force journalists to consider their role in the social network’s growth | Poynter.: http://t.co/CclBgLLm

Why rich people are investing in newspapers, again

poynter.org — In March, Chris Hughes paid around $5 million for a majority share of The New Republic. On Sunday The New York Times reported he'd be doubling the magazine's staff and hiring former editor Franklin Foer to edit the magazine once again. Also last week, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway purchased most of Media General's newspaper holdings.
Michele Weldon Freelance Journalist @micheleweldon
Why rich people are investing in newspapers, again | Poynter.: http://t.co/TLYLiorV

TEDxPoynterInstitute 2012 Schedule

about.poynter.org — Purchase tickets for this event here. Session 1: Changes in Journalism 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. / Welcome to Poynter ~ Karen Dunlap & Ellyn Angelotti 9:45 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. / Session Intro ~ Roy Peter Clark 9:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. / Bill Adair 10:15 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Mallary Tenore Associate Editor, Poynter Online @mallarytenore
RT @ellynangelotti: We've released the @TEDxPoynter sked. http://t.co/ZJOWeiwG What are you most looking forward to? http://t.co/4s0jXmkU

Why misspelled names are so common & what journalists are doing to prevent them

poynter.org — Warren Buffett, Michele Bachmann and Elliott Gould all have something in common: they know what it's like to have journalists repeatedly misspell their names. News organizations frequently run corrections for misspelled names, and some have misspelled the same name dozens of times. Last week, the Los Angeles Times ran a correction after misspelling Gould's name in a caption.
Michele Weldon Freelance Journalist @micheleweldon
Why misspelled names are so common & what journalists are doing to prevent them | Poynter.: http://t.co/wTPFzP5Z

Mallary Jean Tenore

poynter.org — As associate editor of Poynter.org (mtenore@poynter.org), I report on the media news industry and edit the site's How To section. I like to unpack media trends and am especially interested in the ways that technology is changing how we tell stories.
Leslie Larson Media and Entertainment Writer, NewsCore @leslielarson
"When Starbucks employees misspell our names, it’s funny. When journalists do, it’s frustrating," from @mallarytenore. http://t.co/7jj0suUo

Why rich people are investing in newspapers, again

poynter.org — In March, Chris Hughes paid around $5 million for a majority share of The New Republic. On Sunday The New York Times reported he'd be doubling the magazine's staff and hiring former editor Franklin Foer to edit the magazine once again. Also last week, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway purchased most of Media General's newspaper holdings.
Cecilia Kang Staff Writer, Washington Post @ceciliakang
Why rich people are investing in newspapers, again | Poynter.: http://t.co/4V6aCiVi

Why Journalists Make Mistakes & What We Can Do About Them

poynter.org — The Chicago Tribune's infamous "Dewey Defeats Truman" headline, the 2000 election night calls for Al Gore and then George Bush, a 2004 Providence Journal headline that said, "Rumsfeld's Pubic Role is Shrinking." These mistakes reflect the reality that, as hard as we try to get the facts right, sometimes we get them wrong.
Mallary Tenore Associate Editor, Poynter Online @mallarytenore
@bydanielvictor Lol I do remember that, but no need to feel guilty. Reality is, we all make mistakes! http://t.co/ASrLH0w5

Correction: Man passed oral exam, not moral exam

Patrick Smith Freelance Journalist @psmith
*slow hand clap* --> Correction: Man passed oral exam, not moral exam | Poynter.: http://t.co/JTtn6hjx

Why rich people are investing in newspapers, again

poynter.org — In March, Chris Hughes paid around $5 million for a majority share of The New Republic. On Sunday The New York Times reported he'd be doubling the magazine's staff and hiring former editor Franklin Foer to edit the magazine once again. Also last week, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway purchased most of Media General's newspaper holdings.
Aki Soga Editorial Page Editor, Burlington Free Press @asoga
Why rich people are investing in newspapers, again | Poynter.: http://t.co/zJraiQvE

Why the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel endorsed Gov. Scott Walker in recall

poynter.org — The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Sunday editorial endorsing Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in the upcoming recall election has been in the works for months, the paper's editorial page editor said by email. "We began to think about what we wanted to say as soon as it became clear that Gov.
Kathleen Foody Investigative Reporter, Gannett Wisconsin Media @katie_foody
RT @melissamaynard: Why the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel endorsed Gov. Scott Walker in recall | Poynter.: http://t.co/TyoAziDX

Article attributes lack of softball stats to ‘coach’s bullshit and laziness’

poynter.org — Louisiana-based journalist Jeannine LeJeune tweeted this part of an article that she said appeared in Thursday's edition of the Rayne Independent in Louisiana: I asked LeJeune if there was a byline on the piece; she said there wasn't. The paper does not have a website, but I'll follow up for more details.
David Lepeska Freelance Journalist @dlepeska
Not a surprise, but still, NOOOoooooo!!! http://t.co/o0TgHOTd @schupaska @KateRoseMe @littlewern @kalynbelsha @AnnaTarkov
Amber Hunt Dakotas News Editor, Associated Press @ReporterAmber
But was it true? MT @Poynter: Reporter fired after article blames lack of ball stats to ‘coach’s bullshit & laziness’: http://t.co/YdcZH8oD
Ossian Shine Sports Editor, Asia, Reuters @ossianshine
No sub-editing? @Poynter: Reporter fired after article attributes lack of stats to ‘coach’s bullshit and laziness’: http://t.co/8bxZdyU0
John Archibald News Columnist, The Birmingham News @JohnArchibald
RT @RickSwagler Reporter fired 4 attributing lack of stats to ‘coach’s bs & laziness’ http://t.co/zWPi3pPZ ... So much 4 truth/ accuracy.
John Lott Baseball Reporter, National Post @LottOnBaseball
RT @Poynter Reporter fired after article attributes lack of softball stats to ‘coach’s bullshit and laziness’: http://t.co/ISeVx2P7
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Facebook IPO may force journalists to consider their role in the social network’s growth

poynter.org — Facebook's IPO just created a lot of billionaires. Probably not that many of them work in journalism. But journalists, Kristie Lu Stout argues, create part of Facebook's value. "Journalists have been flocking to Facebook to create content and connections on a platform that the company can use for all time," she writes.
Holly Epstein Ojalvo Editor, Learning Network, New York Times @heoj
How Facebook is good for journalism http://t.co/Rgk2KQCu
Justin Willett Associate City Editor, Columbia Daily Tribune @willettjf
Facebook IPO may force journalists to consider their role in the social network’s growth http://t.co/5eQOtBmH via @Poynter
Nancy Leson Food and Restaurant Columnist, Seattle Times @nancyleson
RT @Poynter: Facebook's IPO just created a lot of billionaires. Few of them are journalists. http://t.co/XkbcH7TA
Saqib Ahmed Bangalore, India Correspondent, Reuters @SaqibReports
RT @Poynter: Facebook's IPO just created a lot of billionaires. Few of them are journalists. http://t.co/kBOwbNit

SPJ regional director in Oklahoma resigns after chapter funds go missing

poynter.org — This Land Press | Scott Cooper, the treasurer-secretary for the Society for Professional Journalists' Oklahoma chapter and director of its Region 8, resigned Wednesday after an inquiry into $40,000 that was missing from the organization's checking account.
Stephen Rynkiewicz Digital Coordinator, Chicago Tribune @rynk
SPJ regional director resigns after chapter funds go missing http://t.co/7LJwu5Ao
Andrew Beaujon Reporter, Poynter Online @abeaujon
MT @thislandpress: @Poynter picked up our story about missing funds at the SPJ OK chapter. @hwall will track updates. http://t.co/YlvYE8Ds
Peter King Correspondent, CBS News @PeterKingCBS
Gambling and journalism don't mix. http://t.co/Gpui6tnb
Eric Deggans TV and Media Critic, Tampa Bay Times @Deggans
Always require 2 sigs on checks: MT @Poynter: SPJ reg. dir/treasurer resigns after taking $18,650 from chapter: http://t.co/trWDGufq
Wendy Fry Reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune @WendyFry
RT @Poynter: SPJ regional director/treasurer resigns after using $18,650 in chapter funds to gamble: http://t.co/oIHrg5BL