✍️ Jobs and News Update ✍️ — November 6
Midterm Election guides, Elon Musk, DHS police misinformation, 2022 Journalism Impunity Index plus hundreds of new reporting and editing jobs
Hello folks, happy Monday! Lots to get through today so let’s jump straight into it.
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And also be sure to check out this past Friday’s newsletter where we focused on upcoming Conferences, Deadlines, Events and Fellowships, and will be building that feature out in the weeks ahead. And of course check out our new and featured jobs below at the likes of Reuters, Bellingcat, Texas Monthly and Project Syndicate.
If you have an opening at your organization and want it featured, fill out this form or email me at daniellevitt32@gmail.com.
Okay, let’s get it. Tomorrow is of course the U.S. Midterm Elections. I’ll let the experts inform you on what to look out for with their respective guides:
What I found interesting over the past week was this joint piece by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune who looked into how churches are breaking the law by endorsing election candidates, yet the IRS consistently looks the other way. Per the piece:
“For nearly 70 years, federal law has barred churches from directly involving themselves in political campaigns, but the IRS has largely abdicated its enforcement responsibilities as churches have become more brazen about publicly backing candidates.”
That brings us onto the 2022 Global Impunity Index, published last week by the Committee to Protect Journalists. Among the main findings are:
Nobody has been held accountable in nearly 80% of 263 journalist murders in the past 10 years, and governments show little interest in tackling the issue.
At least 13 journalists were killed in Mexico in the first nine months of 2022, the highest number CPJ has ever documented in that country in a single year.
Somalia remains the worst offender for the eighth straight year. Syria, South Sudan, Afghanistan, and Iraq, respectively, round out the top five countries on the index.
The other big news over the past week has been the mass layoffs at Twitter since Elon Musk bought the platform for a gargantuan $44 billion. Because of the steep price, and Musk tweeting that Twitter is currently losing $4 million per day, among his first moves were to layoff nearly half of its staff, and charge $8 for a blue verification check. So far, not good, as Musk also announced “a massive drop in revenue” due to dozens of prime companies pausing their advertising.
With disinformation at the center of the debate, an investigation by The Intercept found that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is “quietly broadening its efforts to curb speech it considers dangerous.” Among the key takeaways it found are:
Though DHS shuttered its controversial Disinformation Governance Board, a strategic document reveals the underlying work is ongoing.
DHS plans to target inaccurate information on “the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, racial justice, U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the nature of U.S. support to Ukraine.”
Facebook created a special portal for DHS and government partners to report disinformation directly.
That’s all from me today. Have a great week and we’ll speak again on Friday for more conferences, events and fellowship deadlines. Ciao 👋
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Bellingcat
Location: Remote/Worldwide
Requirements: 3+ years’ experience posting and communication on social media platforms. Experience creating engaging content for established and emerging social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, Discord, Reddit, Facebook and LinkedIn. Track record producing audio-visual content and experience with video and audio editing software (Adobe Creative Suite or similar). Willingness to work independently with colleagues spread across several time zones.
Deadline: November 27, 2022
Project Syndicate
Location: Remote/Worldwide
Requirements: 4+ years of experience, strong knowledge and understanding of world affairs, economics and public policy
Deadline: Rolling
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Texas Monthly
Location: Remote
Requirements: Familiarity with the authorities on language and editing, such as Chicago, AP, Bryan Garner, Merriam-Webster, and Words Into Type. A general affinity for or knowledge of the state of Texas and its varied affairs is preferred. Proofreading/editing ability in Spanish is a strong plus.
Deadline: November 28, 2022
Location: Texas
Requirements: 2–3 years of previous journalism experience. Understanding of Texas politics. Ability to write sharp, original analysis with precision and fairness. Proven track record for cultivating a diverse range of sources in government and/or politics.
Deadline: November 18, 2022
Location: Austin, TX
Requirements: Excellent writing skills with strong attention to detail. Experience using relevant social media platforms in a journalistic setting. Experience using Google Analytics, Parsely, or other analytics platforms.
Deadline: Rolling
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Reuters
Location: London, UK
Requirements: Experience as a photo editor, with an eye for editing large volumes of pictures quickly and precisely. Experience designing and building multimedia stories for digital publication. Experience editing video either as a separate product or in combination with still photos. Experience working with colleagues from across news bureaux and editing desks.
Deadline: Rolling
Senior Video Producer (six-month contract)
Location: London, UK
Requirements: 5+ years’ experience in professional journalism in a broadcast, digital or agency environment. Excellent news judgement and a solid track record of working in a breaking news environment. Clear understanding of the news video needs of major broadcasters and digital clients.
Deadline: Rolling
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