Inside the newsroom: Slang, hierarchy, the future of journalism & more
What's a hed and what's a lede? Where's the best place for press releases to be sent? What does the managing editor do? Go inside the newsroom to learn the lingo, the inner workings of the business and what the future holds for journalism.
Organize a Newsroom Potluck
If you're stuck in the newsroom on a holiday, make it the place to be with a tasty potluck!
If you're stuck in the newsroom on a holiday, make it the place to be with a tasty potluck!
Society of Professional Journalists
National organization helps promote free speech and a free press while supporting journalists.
National organization helps promote free speech and a free press while supporting journalists.
The Newspaper Guild
Labor union has represented journalists since 1933.
Labor union has represented journalists since 1933.
How a Newspaper is Produced
From start to finish, the daily deadline cycle takes ideas and turns them into the product that lands on your front porch.
From start to finish, the daily deadline cycle takes ideas and turns them into the product that lands on your front porch.
How to get press access
There's an event you want to report or take photos at, but how do you get in?
There's an event you want to report or take photos at, but how do you get in?
What's Your Best Fit in the Newsroom?
Different journalism jobs require different types of people. Which position fits you best?
Different journalism jobs require different types of people. Which position fits you best?
Watching What You Eat on Deadline
Newsrooms are home to lots of chips and sweets, as well as desk jobs that don't allow much activity during long, irregular hours. Use these tips to eat a bit better on the job.
Newsrooms are home to lots of chips and sweets, as well as desk jobs that don't allow much activity during long, irregular hours. Use these tips to eat a bit better on the job.
Staying One Step Ahead of Stress
The tension of daily deadlines and newsroom politics can take a toll on one's body.
The tension of daily deadlines and newsroom politics can take a toll on one's body.