Derek Moore
@deadlinederek.bsky.social
Freelance journalist. CA/VP Pacific Media Workers Guild. Board Member CA Local News Fellowship. XC and T&F Coach. Pulitzer winner.
Getting a plug in The New Yorker is a real honor and a well-deserved one at that. Congratulations!
February 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Getting a plug in The New Yorker is a real honor and a well-deserved one at that. Congratulations!
Journalist union rep here. I would start by asking your local reporter this question. They know best what they need and what you can do to help. I would def steer clear of submitting content for free w/out clear assurances that doing so does not undermine paid staff.
February 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Journalist union rep here. I would start by asking your local reporter this question. They know best what they need and what you can do to help. I would def steer clear of submitting content for free w/out clear assurances that doing so does not undermine paid staff.
Seriously. We did it before in 2012. I was younger then.
Press Democrat purchase by locals is a lesson for Digital First Media
When a group of local investors bought the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, the unionized news staff invested, too.
mediaworkers.org
February 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Seriously. We did it before in 2012. I was younger then.