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U-T Axes 34 to 40
The Union-Tribune has posted another entry-level reporter ad on Journalismjobs.com: http://j.mp/utawr It is either for a second entry-level position, or a rewritten version of the infamous "low level of complexity" ad, sans the demeaning language.. Here is what it says: "The watchdog journalism team at The San Diego Union-Tribune has immediate openings for associate staff writers to support a robust investigative operation. These writers will fill in doing basic beat work throughout the newsroom, to free up reporters to do deeper investigative stories. Subjects will range from the environment to military affairs to San Diego City Hall. Assignments as a beat fill-in could last two days, two months, or longer. Between assignments, there may be opportunities for associate reporters to assist in investigative work. Applicants should be versatile and flexible, with a demonstrated ability to get up to speed quickly on a range of subjects. This is an entry-level job and pays $35,000 a year, with no moving expenses provided, so if you are out of state, please take that into account before applying. To apply, please send a resume and links or pdfs of your best work to [email protected]. Put "Utility player" in the subject line or your e-mail won't get routed correctly."— June 24, 2010 8:26 p.m.
U-T Axes 34 to 40
Ponzi, I liked being included in the Reader blog reunion. I brought a virtual Melchizedek of Temecula Syrah. Scam Diego is certainly a lively place. Don, you have attracted a good group of followers. What's your secret?— June 23, 2010 4:53 a.m.
U-T Axes 34 to 40
Don, thank you for your comprehensive and skeptical coverage of local media. I have to give Jeff Light credit for conversing with his critics in the comments on his posting. But the "junior staff writer" idea looks to me very ill-conceived. For the U-T's sake, I hope Light is open-minded enough to reconsider - although I might be expected to say otherwise, as I work for the North County Times. (This is purely my own opinion, btw, I do not speak for the newspaper. My concern is for the good of all journalism in San Diego County). We all know that reporters start out green and work their way up in skill. But now the U-T will have a class of reporters branded by definition as inferior, limited to work lacking in complexity. The job description appears designed to discourage anyone with any experience, talent, pride or aspiration. The JournalismJobs.com ad failed to make any mention of possible promotion. So the job looks like a dead end, much like the LA Times did with its community news reporters, whom the paper treated with condescension. Any city council or planning commission covered by such an inferior class of reporters might well feel insulted. This is false efficiency, diluting the U-T's brand with reporting that's inferior by design.— June 19, 2010 6:34 p.m.
SDNN Was Effervescent Until Drop Dead Day
FWIW, a story about "Politicos on Facebook" carries the posting time of Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 at 9:30 am. http://j.mp/politicsfacebook02 However, a Google search shows the story was posted May 31: http://j.mp/politicsfacebook01— June 1, 2010 12:57 p.m.
SDNN Was Effervescent Until Drop Dead Day
It's nice to have multimedia as an extra. But except for TV and radio, multimedia is trivial for reporters compared to the meat and potatoes of knowing how to investigate, report and write. My condolences to the journalists who worked for SDNN, OCNN and SWRNN.— June 1, 2010 6:42 a.m.
Letter Suggests SDNN to be Bought Out
Sad news not only for those losing their jobs, but for all local journalists, and for those who want competition in news coverage.— May 30, 2010 10:49 a.m.