Chronicling Hollywood Lore

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Reporting on local and national politics can feel opaque to those who have yet to crack the code. Perhaps more than even culture writing, politics requires knowledge of a specific, technical kind of language. In this class, Grace Byron will guide you on how to generate ideas, find outlets, and use the lingo that veteran politics reporters and editors use when building a story. From interviewing subjects, write-arounds, and opinion pieces, you will analyze a few pitches and stories to get a better sense of how to get started. You'll leave this one-hour class feeling prepared to start your political reporting journey and hopefully have a few ideas of how to get tips and pitch new editors.

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On the latest podcast episode, Molly Lambert, the host of Mollyworld, discussed her podcast about Hollywood lore. In addition, Lambert chatted about how she broke into podcasting and offered tips for journalists who want to make the pivot.

On this podcast episode, Astead Herndon, the editorial director of Vox and host of America, Actually, discussed how political media is evolving. Herndon talked about why traditional media fears new media figures like Hasan Piker, and how to step out of the partisan media bubble. In addition, he shared advice for reporters who want to cover politics. 

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-New York Magazine is hiring a Director of Podcasts based in NYC to lead its multiplatform show strategy and build a sustainable slate of audio and video franchises. They will conceive and launch new podcast concepts from idea through pilot, cultivate on-air editorial talent across the magazine's portfolio, and oversee all aspects of show development and programming. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience developing original audiovisual programs, a track record of taking shows from concept to launch, and strong editorial instincts for translating magazine coverage into compelling formats. The salary range is $150,000 to $250,000.

 -Curbed is hiring a Real Estate Reporter based in NYC to cover the people, deals, developments, and trends shaping the city’s real estate market and neighborhoods. They will cover breaking news, report on tips related to real estate, and track real estate transactions and market activity. Candidates should have at least two years of reporting experience covering real estate, housing, or business, and a strong track record of original published journalism. The salary range is $80,000 to $95,000.

 -Science Magazine is hiring a Photo Editor based in Washington, DC to source high-quality imagery for publication in Science and News from Science. They will collaborate with editors to develop visual solutions, prepare images for print, online, and social platforms, and handle color correction and image archiving. Candidates should have two or more years of news photo editing experience, knowledge of photojournalism ethics, and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop. The salary range is $70,000 to $80,000. Apply by September 27.

 -Miami New Times is hiring a Multimedia Reporter based in Miami, FL to cover local news, government corruption, and enterprise features across South Florida. They will report fast-moving breaking news and investigative stories, produce short-form vertical videos, and build sources across the metro area. Candidates should have strong reporting and writing skills on deadline, experience producing video content, and experience filing public-records requests. The salary range is $52,000 to $56,000, and this is a union position. Send a cover letter, resume, and links to up to three stories to [email protected].

 -Vanity Fair is hiring a Chief Correspondent based in Los Angeles or NYC to explore how power operates across Hollywood, technology, business, and politics. They will lead long-form feature reporting, shape editorial strategy for future issues, and represent the brand across podcasts, video, and live events. Candidates should have 15 years of feature reporting experience, deep industry sourcing, and an established track record of influence. The salary range is $165,000 to $270,000 and this is a guild position.