Ryan Y. Kellett
@ryankellett.com
Nieman-Berkman Fellow in Journalism Innovation at Harvard studying creator journalists. Previously audience exec at Axios, and long-time Washington Post journalist.
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@ryankellett.com started tracking his media intake in May. He writes: "If I knew more about what news sources I was taking in, maybe I could better control how to manage and change my consumption in ways I wanted instead of letting news wash over me." He shares his learnings with NCC:
What I learned from intentionally adding news creators to my media diet - News Creator Corps
Ryan Y. Kellett started tracking his media consumption in May 2025.
newscreatorcorps.org
October 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
@ryankellett.com started tracking his media intake in May. He writes: "If I knew more about what news sources I was taking in, maybe I could better control how to manage and change my consumption in ways I wanted instead of letting news wash over me." He shares his learnings with NCC:
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Right now, Dave's voluntary departure from the Washington Post to run his own indie news org sure seems clear eyed and prescient
September 16, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Right now, Dave's voluntary departure from the Washington Post to run his own indie news org sure seems clear eyed and prescient
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The Washington Post said it fired Karen Attiah over comments she made about white men in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, Status has learned.
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/karen-atti...
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/karen-atti...
Fired By The Post
The Washington Post said it fired Karen Attiah over comments she made about white men in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, Status has learned.
www.status.news
September 16, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The Washington Post said it fired Karen Attiah over comments she made about white men in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, Status has learned.
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/karen-atti...
Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/karen-atti...
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Follow the indie publishers taking part in our September Back Indie Media Drive and share the hell outta their appeals instead of giving more airtime to fascists and bigots
go.bsky.app/4UJFDAC
go.bsky.app/4UJFDAC
September 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Follow the indie publishers taking part in our September Back Indie Media Drive and share the hell outta their appeals instead of giving more airtime to fascists and bigots
go.bsky.app/4UJFDAC
go.bsky.app/4UJFDAC
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💡 What Legacy Newsrooms Can Learn from Social Media Creators
As social media becomes a primary source for news, journalists look to the ‘influencer’ playbook.
📝 Story by @ryankellett.com and Ben Reininga.
As social media becomes a primary source for news, journalists look to the ‘influencer’ playbook.
📝 Story by @ryankellett.com and Ben Reininga.
What Legacy Newsrooms Can Learn from Social Media Creators - Nieman Reports
As social media becomes a primary source for news, journalists look to the ‘influencer’ playbook by content creators.
niemanreports.org
July 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
💡 What Legacy Newsrooms Can Learn from Social Media Creators
As social media becomes a primary source for news, journalists look to the ‘influencer’ playbook.
📝 Story by @ryankellett.com and Ben Reininga.
As social media becomes a primary source for news, journalists look to the ‘influencer’ playbook.
📝 Story by @ryankellett.com and Ben Reininga.
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Columbia cancelled my course on race and media. But I’m teaching it to the people anyway.
Next Monday, July 14th is the first lecture of Race, Media and International Affairs 101, my independent course for @resistanceschool.bsky.social!
Sold out course! 500+ students enrolled.
We move! ✊🏾
Next Monday, July 14th is the first lecture of Race, Media and International Affairs 101, my independent course for @resistanceschool.bsky.social!
Sold out course! 500+ students enrolled.
We move! ✊🏾
July 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Columbia cancelled my course on race and media. But I’m teaching it to the people anyway.
Next Monday, July 14th is the first lecture of Race, Media and International Affairs 101, my independent course for @resistanceschool.bsky.social!
Sold out course! 500+ students enrolled.
We move! ✊🏾
Next Monday, July 14th is the first lecture of Race, Media and International Affairs 101, my independent course for @resistanceschool.bsky.social!
Sold out course! 500+ students enrolled.
We move! ✊🏾
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Join the Going Solo workshop instructors for a summer AMA. We'll be there to answer questions or just talk about all things creator journalism and your journey. RSVP BELOW!
lu.ma/7tm3gwiw
lu.ma/7tm3gwiw
Going Solo: Instructor AMA · Zoom · Luma
The Going Solo 6-week creator journalism workshop is out of session right now, but some of the instructors are kicking around this summer and want to meet…
lu.ma
June 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Join the Going Solo workshop instructors for a summer AMA. We'll be there to answer questions or just talk about all things creator journalism and your journey. RSVP BELOW!
lu.ma/7tm3gwiw
lu.ma/7tm3gwiw
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BEHOLD! ONA is recognizing that journalists going solo is a big part of journalisms future.
Thanks to people like @ryankellett.com @lizkellynelson.com @blairhickman.bsky.social @adrianalacy.com @mattkiser.bsky.social @caitlindewey.bsky.social 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks to people like @ryankellett.com @lizkellynelson.com @blairhickman.bsky.social @adrianalacy.com @mattkiser.bsky.social @caitlindewey.bsky.social 🔥🔥🔥
June 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
BEHOLD! ONA is recognizing that journalists going solo is a big part of journalisms future.
Thanks to people like @ryankellett.com @lizkellynelson.com @blairhickman.bsky.social @adrianalacy.com @mattkiser.bsky.social @caitlindewey.bsky.social 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks to people like @ryankellett.com @lizkellynelson.com @blairhickman.bsky.social @adrianalacy.com @mattkiser.bsky.social @caitlindewey.bsky.social 🔥🔥🔥
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Excited to bring Going Solo back to #ONA25 with @ryankellett.com @blairhickman.bsky.social & @caitlindewey.bsky.social +
creator journalism panels, a meetup, midway moments & more.
Join us 💥
early bird reg still open!
ona25.journalists.org/register/
creator journalism panels, a meetup, midway moments & more.
Join us 💥
early bird reg still open!
ona25.journalists.org/register/
Register — ONA25
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May 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Excited to bring Going Solo back to #ONA25 with @ryankellett.com @blairhickman.bsky.social & @caitlindewey.bsky.social +
creator journalism panels, a meetup, midway moments & more.
Join us 💥
early bird reg still open!
ona25.journalists.org/register/
creator journalism panels, a meetup, midway moments & more.
Join us 💥
early bird reg still open!
ona25.journalists.org/register/
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"The report also shows how newsrooms have moved away from simply watching dashboards containing various metrics to a deeper analysis that helps them understand and evolve content strategies to better serve audiences."
www.inma.org/report/beyon...
www.inma.org/report/beyon...
INMA: Report - Beyond the Dashboard: 14 Case Studies in Newsroom Metrics
www.inma.org
May 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
"The report also shows how newsrooms have moved away from simply watching dashboards containing various metrics to a deeper analysis that helps them understand and evolve content strategies to better serve audiences."
www.inma.org/report/beyon...
www.inma.org/report/beyon...
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Man @craigsilverman.bsky.social is really the best in this business and I’m excited to see what he does here! indicator.media
May 18, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Man @craigsilverman.bsky.social is really the best in this business and I’m excited to see what he does here! indicator.media
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And just like that, over a year of work from our team is out in the world! Our latest @pewresearch.org data essay, part of the Pew-Knight Initiative, explores how Americans decide what "news" means to them – and how it fits into their lives in the digital era.
www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2...
www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2...
What Is News?
As people are exposed to more information from more sources than ever before, how they define and feel about “news” has become less clear-cut. Pew Research Center.
www.pewresearch.org
May 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
And just like that, over a year of work from our team is out in the world! Our latest @pewresearch.org data essay, part of the Pew-Knight Initiative, explores how Americans decide what "news" means to them – and how it fits into their lives in the digital era.
www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2...
www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2...
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We know journalists love a deadline, but don’t let this one pass you by: Submit your best work from the past year for consideration in the 2025 Online Journalism Awards by May 15: awards.journalists.org/awards/ #OJA25
Explore the Categories of the Online Journalism Awards
This page lists all categories for the Online Journalism Awards and includes detailed descriptions of each category. Submit Your Entries There are two new OJA categories in 2025: Excellence in Science...
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May 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We know journalists love a deadline, but don’t let this one pass you by: Submit your best work from the past year for consideration in the 2025 Online Journalism Awards by May 15: awards.journalists.org/awards/ #OJA25
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Someone just signed up for the Creator Journalist Bundle! For $15/month, you can get it, too, and grow your reader-funded publication this year with us. https://projectc.beehiiv.com/upgrade
May 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Someone just signed up for the Creator Journalist Bundle! For $15/month, you can get it, too, and grow your reader-funded publication this year with us. https://projectc.beehiiv.com/upgrade
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"Don't wait to work for a major brand to start telling stories. You have so many options to get your voice out." — Jon Laurence yourfirstbyline.substack.com/p/one-editor...
One Editor's Advice on Making Yourself Hireable
Jon Laurence of AJ+ shares his advice.
yourfirstbyline.substack.com
May 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
"Don't wait to work for a major brand to start telling stories. You have so many options to get your voice out." — Jon Laurence yourfirstbyline.substack.com/p/one-editor...
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don’t put it in the newspaper that NYT got mad at the people eating their lunch.
How Much Are We Paying for Newsletters? $50, $100 … How About $3,000 a Year.
www.nytimes.com
May 13, 2025 at 5:13 AM
don’t put it in the newspaper that NYT got mad at the people eating their lunch.
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What with all this RFK news, we want to hear your thoughts. What do you think about the stadium deal, and how would you like to see the RFK site used? Let us know in this survey. (If you're willing, we may reach out to you for an interview!) docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
What do you think of the city's RFK deal?
If somehow you haven't heard, the Commanders are planning a D.C. return. The city struck a $3.7 billion deal to bring the team back to RFK Stadium by 2030. Per the terms of the agreement, the…
docs.google.com
May 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
What with all this RFK news, we want to hear your thoughts. What do you think about the stadium deal, and how would you like to see the RFK site used? Let us know in this survey. (If you're willing, we may reach out to you for an interview!) docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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I don't think I've had a "first byline" story so far that I would have said was adorable but here you go yourfirstbyline.substack.com/p/my-first-b...
My First Byline: Allegra Rosenberg
Community editor, Atlas Obscura
yourfirstbyline.substack.com
March 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I don't think I've had a "first byline" story so far that I would have said was adorable but here you go yourfirstbyline.substack.com/p/my-first-b...
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Discovered a “huh” stat today: Household spending by Americans on newspapers and periodicals is now back at its highest point since 2007, relative to overall spending.
mattdpearce.substack.com/p/journalism...
mattdpearce.substack.com/p/journalism...
Journalism’s super-spenders and the new subscription economy
It'll take a lot more than direct subscriber support to save local news.
mattdpearce.substack.com
May 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Discovered a “huh” stat today: Household spending by Americans on newspapers and periodicals is now back at its highest point since 2007, relative to overall spending.
mattdpearce.substack.com/p/journalism...
mattdpearce.substack.com/p/journalism...
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I have a “only one new subscription per month” thing now because at this point I think I pay for 8 but the sum total of subscriptions I pay for annually is still less than $1k and as @ryankellett.com pointed out its tax deductible for me 😅
May 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I have a “only one new subscription per month” thing now because at this point I think I pay for 8 but the sum total of subscriptions I pay for annually is still less than $1k and as @ryankellett.com pointed out its tax deductible for me 😅
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Working with Karen would be incredible. If you’re in DC, don’t hesitate!
Come work with me! Looking for a skilled content creator / Visual storyteller in D.C.
Spread the word!
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Spread the word!
substack.com/profile/3918...
Karen Attiah on Substack
Come work with me!
Seeking: Content Creator / Visual Storyteller — Washington, D.C.
I’m looking for an experienced, highly creative content creator based in Washington, D.C. to help capture and bui...
substack.com
April 30, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Working with Karen would be incredible. If you’re in DC, don’t hesitate!
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Come work with me! Looking for a skilled content creator / Visual storyteller in D.C.
Spread the word!
substack.com/profile/3918...
Spread the word!
substack.com/profile/3918...
Karen Attiah on Substack
Come work with me!
Seeking: Content Creator / Visual Storyteller — Washington, D.C.
I’m looking for an experienced, highly creative content creator based in Washington, D.C. to help capture and bui...
substack.com
April 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Come work with me! Looking for a skilled content creator / Visual storyteller in D.C.
Spread the word!
substack.com/profile/3918...
Spread the word!
substack.com/profile/3918...
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Columbia cancelled my Race, Media and Int'l Affairs course.
But I'm teaching it anyway.
In just two days, 360+ of you enrolled.
If you are interested in a scholarship, email assistant@resistancesummerschool.com w/ subject line, "Scholarship Request".
karenattiah.substack.com/p/enrollment...
But I'm teaching it anyway.
In just two days, 360+ of you enrolled.
If you are interested in a scholarship, email assistant@resistancesummerschool.com w/ subject line, "Scholarship Request".
karenattiah.substack.com/p/enrollment...
Enrollment for Race, Media and International Affairs 101 is now open!
Grab your spot in Karen Attiah's Resistance Summer School pilot course.
karenattiah.substack.com
April 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Columbia cancelled my Race, Media and Int'l Affairs course.
But I'm teaching it anyway.
In just two days, 360+ of you enrolled.
If you are interested in a scholarship, email assistant@resistancesummerschool.com w/ subject line, "Scholarship Request".
karenattiah.substack.com/p/enrollment...
But I'm teaching it anyway.
In just two days, 360+ of you enrolled.
If you are interested in a scholarship, email assistant@resistancesummerschool.com w/ subject line, "Scholarship Request".
karenattiah.substack.com/p/enrollment...