Marina Fang
@marinafang.bsky.social
Reporter, editor, and journalism educator for hire, formerly a senior culture reporter at HuffPost • Adjunct journalism prof, CUNY • she/her • bymarinafang@gmail.com or marinafang.72 on Signal
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Marina Fang
@marinafang.bsky.social
· Sep 16
I know it's rough out there, but a periodic reminder that I'm on the job hunt. If you hire me, you'll get someone with over a decade of experience (see more below). In addition to journalism jobs, I'm also very open to roles in copywriting, comms, and/or teaching writing. Email in bio. Many thanks!
For any editors: I know budgets are really tight right now, but in addition to taking general pitches, if you have any series/packages for which you're looking for writers, or any ongoing or evergreen content that you rely on freelancers for, please reach out: bymarinafang@gmail.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
For any editors: I know budgets are really tight right now, but in addition to taking general pitches, if you have any series/packages for which you're looking for writers, or any ongoing or evergreen content that you rely on freelancers for, please reach out: bymarinafang@gmail.com
In a lot of cultures, it's pretty common to call any elder of your parents' generation an aunt or uncle.
it’s ridiculous to cover this dumb fake outrage in the first place, but to put the story out like some ominous 9/11-related scandal without making clear that the entire “controversy” is that his aunt is technically his dad’s cousin is absolutely fucking abhorrent
In the final days of New York City’s mayoral race, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has faced pushback over a story he told about his aunt being afraid to wear her hijab while riding the subway after the September 11, 2001, attacks. https://cnn.it/432IAcr
October 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In a lot of cultures, it's pretty common to call any elder of your parents' generation an aunt or uncle.
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Some news: I'm starting a part-time contract role managing web content & newsletters at the Pratt Institute. Excited to turn over a new leaf. Still looking for full-time work & open to other PT/freelance work, so reach out if you're looking for an experienced reporter, editor, & journalism educator.
October 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Some news: I'm starting a part-time contract role managing web content & newsletters at the Pratt Institute. Excited to turn over a new leaf. Still looking for full-time work & open to other PT/freelance work, so reach out if you're looking for an experienced reporter, editor, & journalism educator.
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Love when a CEO undermines the work that their company produces www.theguardian.com/business/202...
AI can help authors beat writer’s block, says Bloomsbury chief
Publisher last week reported jump in revenue in academic and professional arm thanks to AI licensing deal
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Love when a CEO undermines the work that their company produces www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Some news: I'm starting a part-time contract role managing web content & newsletters at the Pratt Institute. Excited to turn over a new leaf. Still looking for full-time work & open to other PT/freelance work, so reach out if you're looking for an experienced reporter, editor, & journalism educator.
October 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Some news: I'm starting a part-time contract role managing web content & newsletters at the Pratt Institute. Excited to turn over a new leaf. Still looking for full-time work & open to other PT/freelance work, so reach out if you're looking for an experienced reporter, editor, & journalism educator.
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You can now watch Oscar Award winning documentary No Other Land in the United States of America.
Link below.
Link below.
No Other Land Film - Support Masafer Yatta - Watch No Other Land
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October 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
You can now watch Oscar Award winning documentary No Other Land in the United States of America.
Link below.
Link below.
🎤 Since it's that time of year: I'm available to moderate post-screening Q&As, book talks, awards season FYC panels, etc. If you're looking for an experienced moderator and interviewer, email me: bymarinafang@gmail.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🎤 Since it's that time of year: I'm available to moderate post-screening Q&As, book talks, awards season FYC panels, etc. If you're looking for an experienced moderator and interviewer, email me: bymarinafang@gmail.com
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UPDATE: Following the firing of the director of the student newspaper, Indiana University has now cut the print edition of the newspaper entirely.
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
October 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
UPDATE: Following the firing of the director of the student newspaper, Indiana University has now cut the print edition of the newspaper entirely.
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
TIL Diane Keaton directed an episode of Twin Peaks
Along with directing an episode of TWIN PEAKS, Diane Keaton also directed four movies (one doc, three features).
I’ve only seen two: HANGING UP and WILDFLOWER. They’re both flawed but interesting and make me wish she’s directed more films. I gotta track down the other two.
I’ve only seen two: HANGING UP and WILDFLOWER. They’re both flawed but interesting and make me wish she’s directed more films. I gotta track down the other two.
October 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
TIL Diane Keaton directed an episode of Twin Peaks
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Gene Hackman, Robert Redford and Diane Keaton all going in the same year. Absolute titans of '70s cinema
October 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Gene Hackman, Robert Redford and Diane Keaton all going in the same year. Absolute titans of '70s cinema
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I know it's rough out there, but a periodic reminder that I'm on the job hunt. If you hire me, you'll get someone with over a decade of experience (see more below). In addition to journalism jobs, I'm also very open to roles in copywriting, comms, and/or teaching writing. Email in bio. Many thanks!
September 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I know it's rough out there, but a periodic reminder that I'm on the job hunt. If you hire me, you'll get someone with over a decade of experience (see more below). In addition to journalism jobs, I'm also very open to roles in copywriting, comms, and/or teaching writing. Email in bio. Many thanks!
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Support independent media, now more than ever. Not just news and politics, but film, TV, fashion and other cultural criticism and commentary, from podcasts to apps to good old-fashioned web sites. Pay for it. Turn your adblocker off so they can keep the lights on. Share it.
September 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Support independent media, now more than ever. Not just news and politics, but film, TV, fashion and other cultural criticism and commentary, from podcasts to apps to good old-fashioned web sites. Pay for it. Turn your adblocker off so they can keep the lights on. Share it.
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The following is a statement from the WGA on ABC’s decision to pull ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
September 18, 2025 at 2:41 AM
The following is a statement from the WGA on ABC’s decision to pull ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
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The first thing I think of when I see Kimmel getting shut down is all of his staff, who don’t have millions of dollars, and who are about to be suddenly stuck without a job in a shitty job market where the cost of living is too high
September 18, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The first thing I think of when I see Kimmel getting shut down is all of his staff, who don’t have millions of dollars, and who are about to be suddenly stuck without a job in a shitty job market where the cost of living is too high
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again, it is an especially great time to support & buy books from the wonderful team at @loyaltybooks.bsky.social: loyaltybookstores.com
September 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
again, it is an especially great time to support & buy books from the wonderful team at @loyaltybooks.bsky.social: loyaltybookstores.com
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The union representing the musicians from Jimmy Kimmel’s band releases a statement calling the FCC’s pressure on Disney “state censorship.”
September 18, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The union representing the musicians from Jimmy Kimmel’s band releases a statement calling the FCC’s pressure on Disney “state censorship.”
I know it's rough out there, but a periodic reminder that I'm on the job hunt. If you hire me, you'll get someone with over a decade of experience (see more below). In addition to journalism jobs, I'm also very open to roles in copywriting, comms, and/or teaching writing. Email in bio. Many thanks!
September 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I know it's rough out there, but a periodic reminder that I'm on the job hunt. If you hire me, you'll get someone with over a decade of experience (see more below). In addition to journalism jobs, I'm also very open to roles in copywriting, comms, and/or teaching writing. Email in bio. Many thanks!
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Breaking news: The White House has increased its pressure on the Smithsonian, calling out a list of exhibitions and materials mentioning race, slavery, transgender identity and immigration to bolster President Trump’s ongoing criticism of the institution.
White House targets ‘woke’ Smithsonian content in new list
The White House on Thursday released an article outlining Smithsonian exhibitions and materials it considers “woke” or anti-American.
wapo.st
August 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Breaking news: The White House has increased its pressure on the Smithsonian, calling out a list of exhibitions and materials mentioning race, slavery, transgender identity and immigration to bolster President Trump’s ongoing criticism of the institution.
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"The man watched the final episode of the reboot of that show from olden times, and asked himself if he would ever, after typing a sentence, stare into the middle distance with a wry grin of unearned self-satisfaction, then realized that he would never have to ask that question again, and smiled."
August 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
"The man watched the final episode of the reboot of that show from olden times, and asked himself if he would ever, after typing a sentence, stare into the middle distance with a wry grin of unearned self-satisfaction, then realized that he would never have to ask that question again, and smiled."
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SO excited for this one. One of the things we say a lot in Vox culture is that pop culture is America's subconscious. So a few months ago, I pitched a question: 25 years into the 21st century, can we use 25 pieces of pop culture to explain where we are? www.vox.com/culture/4226...
The 25 pieces of culture that explain the last 25 years
From Lord of the Rings to the ramen craze to Ozempic, the cultural touchstones that help us understand the 21st century.
www.vox.com
August 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
SO excited for this one. One of the things we say a lot in Vox culture is that pop culture is America's subconscious. So a few months ago, I pitched a question: 25 years into the 21st century, can we use 25 pieces of pop culture to explain where we are? www.vox.com/culture/4226...
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Our Eater GoFundMe is up! We all know this has been a difficult year for Vox, but the folks at Eater have been extremely dedicated in their support for each of their colleagues, past and present. Let's support them now!!! #unionstrong #voxunion #1u
gofund.me/04932462
gofund.me/04932462
August 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Our Eater GoFundMe is up! We all know this has been a difficult year for Vox, but the folks at Eater have been extremely dedicated in their support for each of their colleagues, past and present. Let's support them now!!! #unionstrong #voxunion #1u
gofund.me/04932462
gofund.me/04932462
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there are much worse problems.
that said, as someone who loves writing reviews & has written thousands & is proud of that & thinks reviews are important, seeing culture coverage, critics & reviews constantly take it on the chin for the past decade--esp last few years--has been really fucking hard.
that said, as someone who loves writing reviews & has written thousands & is proud of that & thinks reviews are important, seeing culture coverage, critics & reviews constantly take it on the chin for the past decade--esp last few years--has been really fucking hard.
August 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM
there are much worse problems.
that said, as someone who loves writing reviews & has written thousands & is proud of that & thinks reviews are important, seeing culture coverage, critics & reviews constantly take it on the chin for the past decade--esp last few years--has been really fucking hard.
that said, as someone who loves writing reviews & has written thousands & is proud of that & thinks reviews are important, seeing culture coverage, critics & reviews constantly take it on the chin for the past decade--esp last few years--has been really fucking hard.