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I needed supportive bosses, the national network of IRE, and a great team Loyal readers don’t need to be reminded about why I love investigative journalism. It involves original, systematic research using public records and databases; it often unearths secrets that reveal public incompetence or corruption; and its focus is on social justice and accountability. […]
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In the absence of additional information, people tend to base their beliefs on the apparent familiarity of a statement, under the assumption that if they’ve heard it before, it’s probably true.
Read More »“Investigative journalists focus on social justice and accountability. Do the powers that be treat people fairly? Are they enriching themselves with taxpayer money?”
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Be different. Everyone in media spends way too much talking to each other onlinr. They all like to comment about the Washington Post, the New York Times, and the Guardian or what some blowhard politician has to say about them.
Read More »Skilled communicators in all forms of media are in demand, but there is not enough supply. In other words, there are lots of jobs.
Read More »Veteran news editor emphasizes fairness and accuracy over speed in reporting I recently interviewed Joanna Sullivan, who I hired 25 years ago to be a editor-in-chief of the Baltimore Business Journal. She’s recently been promoted to a senior editor position on the national News & Content Team for the 45 cities in the American City […]
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There are thousands of independent media around the world — independent, that is, of political and commercial influence — that are aiming to serve their communities with trustworthy news and information that people can act upon.
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