✍️✍️ Jobs Update ✍️✍️ — February 7
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Hello folllks! I’m amped up slightly more than usual, which has to do with the fact that I visited the incredible Iguazu Falls yesterday and still can’t believe what I saw. Being a total gringo, I thought I was about to see merely the Devil’s Throat — the second tallest waterfall in the world behind only Tanzania’s Victoria Falls. The terrifying cauldron has a drop of 82 meters (269ft), which makes it around 100ft taller than Niagara Falls. Turns out there are a total of 275 waterfalls in the national park, and I was just in awe of all the water and wildlife.
I’m having a work catchup day today, which is a perfect time to plug my new story in the Guardian that looks at the dearth of women in the U.S. sports media. According to the latest report from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport, less than one in five members is a women.
I also wanted to thank the good folk at Yale University, American University and the University of Dayton for allowing me to speak to their journalism students. We spoke about data and graphics, freelancing and life. If you’re a student, professor or alum interested in hearing me talk, I’d love to chat some more.
Next up is our European expansion. We’ve spent the weekend collating hundreds of jobs, primarily based in the likes of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. We’re still putting the finishing touches together, and we’ll be aiming to launch our Euro job board this week!
And lastly, be sure to grab a free trial of Inside The Newsroom, which will give you access to thousands of jobs across the U.S., UK and Canada — and now Europe! — as well as free cover letter and resume help.
Okay, I’ve done enough talking. New jobs are below and we’ll turn it over to Sophie for our latest Outside The Newsroom, so we can see what’s happening around the world. See you soon! 👋
Thought of the Day 🤔
I saw this man while exploring the streets of La Boca in Buenos Aires. He was unable to use his arms to paint. So instead, he produced this beautiful painting entirely with the brush in his mouth.
Todo es posible.
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Europe 🇪🇺
U.S. to Send 3,000 Troops to Eastern Europe: The U.S. has announced it will send approximately 3,000 troops to Romania, Poland and Germany to counter Russia’s build up of 100,000 troops along its border with Ukraine. While Russia denies its intentions to invade the country, Ukraine is bracing itself for an attack and NATO has approximately 40,000 response forces on standby.
Russia Fake Video War Pretext: According to new U.S. intelligence, Russia has recruited people to stage a fake attack carried out by Ukrainian forces as a pretext for an invasion. Citing Russia’s use of disinformation, White House press secretary Jen Psaki claimed the country has a “boundless capacity to misrepresent truth and what it’s doing.”
Extreme Weather Cost Europe €500bn: New data from the European Environment Agency has revealed that Europe spent approximately €500 billion on recovery from flooding and extreme weather phenomena between 1980 and 2020. The worst-hit countries were Germany, France and Italy. The findings also reveal that weather and climate-related events like heat waves were responsible for 90,000 and 142,000 deaths during that time period.
Boris Johnson’s Top Aides Quit: Four members of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s team have resigned, amid the fallout of a scandal over 16 gatherings that took place in government buildings during lockdown, breaching Covid-19 restrictions. An investigation ruled that the government is guilty of “leadership and judgment failures” and some of the events “should not have been allowed to take place.”
Austria Vaccine Law: Austria has become the first European country to make Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for all citizens over the age of 18. The country’s government says the law is necessary to prevent future lockdowns, arguing that although it's a harsh step, it is justified to secure a return to normal life. The mandate will last until January 2024, but could end earlier if the pandemic allows.
Middle East 🌍
VICE Secretly Organized Saudi Gov't Festival: Despite announcing its intentions to stop all work in Saudi Arabia due to the country’s poor human rights record, Vice Media secretly organized and profited from a music festival in the middle of the Saudi desert, subsidized by the country’s government. According to The Guardian, Vice attempted to keep its name off the event through non-disclosure agreements.
U.S. Raid Kills ISIS Leader: An overnight U.S. raid in northern Syria has killed ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi and an unnamed senior deputy, in the words of President Joe Biden, “removing a major terrorist threat to the world.” U.S. experts told the BBC his death will be detrimental to ISIS, but that the terrorist group would ultimately bounce back.
Amid Crises, Lebanese Join ISIS: Over the past few months, dozens of young men have gone missing from Tripoli in Lebanon, suspected of joining ISIS in Iraq. Extreme levels of poverty caused by the economic crisis in Lebanon make it the most impoverished city along the Mediterranean coast. The news comes amid reports of a resurgence of the group in Syria and Iraq.
Iran Accused of Anti-Israel Social Media Plot: According to research shared exclusively with the BBC, an Iranian disinformation unit is accused of running a fake social media campaign posing as Orthodox Jewish news groups showing support of extreme right-wing groups online. Israeli disinformation watchdog FakeReporter claims the group’s goal was to fuel “religious war.”
Child Refugees Freeze to Death in Syrian Camps: A wave of severe cold weather has swept through tented displacement camps in Syria’s Idlib province, causing two babies to freeze to death in dire humanitarian conditions. In Idlib, 97% of the population lives in extreme poverty and 80% relies on food assistance, according to the UN.
Africa 🌍
KitKat Recalls Bars Over Broken Glass: In a strange turn of events, Nestlé is requesting a voluntary recall of its “finger” and “mini” variants of its KitKat chocolate bar, after safety and quality checks revealed the presence of small pieces of glass. While the company investigates, customers who return their chocolate will be given a full refund.
Guinea-Bissau’s Attempted Coup: A group of soldiers tried and failed to overthrow Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco last week, resulting in the deaths of 11 people including military, paramilitary forces and civilians. The government has launched an investigation into the failed coup to identify the attackers.
60+ Killed in DRC Refugee Camp: Amid escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a group of armed men attacked a camp for displaced families with machetes and guns, killing at least 60 people, including 15 children. In response, the Norwegian Refugee Council called on Congolese authorities to guarantee the safety of those in the area.
Tensions Mount Between France and Mali: Rising tensions between France and its former colony Mali have resulted in the West African country expelling the French ambassador over his “hostile and outrageous remarks.” The dispute dates back to France’s concerns over the placement of Russian mercenaries in Mali, which led to the withdrawal of French troops from Mali’s Sahel region where they were fighting armed groups.
How Conflict in Nigeria Causes Hunger Crisis: Intercommunal violence between herders and farmers competing for water and land in Nigeria is causing a hunger crisis in its northern states. According to the UN World Food Program, at least 13 million Nigerians are now experiencing hunger due to rising food prices caused by reduced production.
Asia Pacific 🌏
Winter Olympics Begin Amid Covid, Boycott: The 2022 Winter Olympics got underway in Beijing, which became the world’s only city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. However, pandemic-related concerns mean that competitors must isolate in a bubble system to stop the spread of Covid-19. China’s human rights record has also provoked boycotts from governments from the U.S., UK and more than 12 other countries.
India to Launch Digital Rupee by 2023: India’s central bank plans to use blockchain and other technologies to launch a digital version of the Rupee in order to “boost the digital economy,” according to the country’s finance minister. However, the Indian government now plans to introduce a 30% tax on virtual digital asset income.
South Korea Sells Nose-Only Covid Mask: A company in South Korea is selling “kosks” (two-piece masks that separate to cover just the nose) in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 while eating and drinking. While people have criticized the masks online, studies have suggested that the nasal cells are primary targets for SARS-CoV-2 replication in early stage Covid-19.
Myanmar Military Troops Burn 400 Houses: According to independent Myanmar media outlets, government soldiers have burned down approximately 400 houses while searching for armed militia opponents. The Myanmar army, who overthrew the country’s government this time last year, has a reputation for crimes against humanity including massacres of civilians and arson.
What Does China Want From Ukraine-Russia Crisis?: As U.S.-Russia tensions rise over Ukraine, Beijing has called for calm on both sides while referring to its long-term ally Russia’s security concerns as “legitimate.” Meanwhile, Chinese ambassadors have criticized the U.S.’ attempts at “megaphone diplomacy” and disagreed with the country’s claims that Russia was threatening international peace.
Latin America 🌎
Four Mexican Journalists Killed in a Month: Mexican journalist Roberto Toledo became the fourth to be killed in the country in the past month, despite being part of a federal program for journalist protection. The Michoacan outlet he was working for had previously received threats for reporting on government corruption. In one of the world’s most dangerous countries for journalists, the attacks are taking place amid a rise in violence, human rights abuses and impunity.
Peruvian PM Accused of Domestic Abuse: Peru’s prime minister is denying allegations that he beat his daughter and late wife in 2016. The complaints are putting the cabinet of newly-elected President Pedro Castillo, which has already changed three times in the past six months, at risk of losing a vote of confidence from Congress.
Congolese Migrant Beaten to Death in Brazil: Moise Kabagambe, a Congolese migrant who fled violence in his home country for Brazil in 2011, was beaten to death by a group of males on a Rio de Janeiro beach. His mother claims he was attacked for demanding pay for two day’s work at the beach kiosk. Three men have been arrested in connection with his murder.
Ecuador’s Heaviest Rainfall in Years Causes Deadly Landslides: At least 22 people have died, 47 injured and 20 are missing as a result of landslides in the Ecuadorian capital of Quito, as the country experiences flooding caused by its heaviest rainfall in 20 years. Houses and roads have also been damaged by the rainfall, which was almost 40 times greater than the quantity forecast.
Nicaragua to Begin Political Prisoner Trials: 46 political figures — including opponents of President Daniel Ortega — who were arrested in the run-up to Nicaragua’s 2021 election will now face trial after being detained or put under house arrest for months. Human rights activists told ABC the trials will be “repressive farces” designed to intimidate the people of Nicaragua.
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