While the economy limps along its path to recovery, I've had a few journalism job leads, but they didn't pan out. Most of the time, it seems my messages enter into e-mail limbo and I never hear back, even after repeated follow-ups, for whatever reason. I suspect the real issue is my cover letter/resume. I've taken steps to correct them, but I'm ( Read more... )

Every now and then, I remember to check-in on Poynter. Here are a few articles I found interesting.

- Scripps Howard Finds Many 'Closed' Murder Cases Were Never Solved: "When the Scripps investigators published their findings, including an interactive chart that lets the reader drill down to the county level, it became clear that some police ( Read more... )

How News Organizations Can Create a Mobile-First StrategyI used to watch the crowds in airport lounges when I traveled, studying how people read newspapers. Even with circulation declining, you could see people reading newspapers intently. Especially after 9/11, people would have plenty of time to read while waiting for flights, and newsstands ( Read more... )

I just finished my Master's in broadcast journalism.  One of my friends is a producer at a local cable network, and has suggested I send him my resume.  How formal should I be in addressing the letter?  Normally, I would address it to Mr. So-and-So, but it's kind of awkward to address a guy you hang out w/ at the bar and coach on a softball team as ( Read more... )