Journalism and AI: Addressing Fears, Anxieties, and Concerns

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET
Free to attend

In this webinar panel, three seasoned journalists — Taylor Lorenz, Alexandra Marvar, and Brian Merchant — will share how media workers can navigate AI tools and the various ways in which this technology has transformed the industry.

This panel will touch upon how legacy media outlets are coming up with AI rules, and what writers can do to protect their work. In addition, the panelists will discuss larger questions about how AI has changed the industry: Is it possible to integrate these tools in a workflow without plagiarizing other writers' work? Is there a double standard of media outlets banning freelancers from using these tools, while editors use in-house AI tools? What does it mean to have original prose in a time when LLMs can mimic style?

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ICYMI: Interview with The Economist’s Archie Hall

On the latest podcast episode, Archie Hall, acting Economics editor at The Economist, discussed how the outlet is covering democratic socialism, the bonds market, and President Trump. Hall also chatted about the magazine’s no byline approach.

Flashback Friday

Revisit our episode with Daniel Kolitz about his internet gonzo journalism.

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 Opportunities

-Punchbowl News is accepting applications for its fall 2026 and spring 2027 Editorial Internships, a Washington DC-based reporting program for graduate students to cover power and politics surrounding Congress. They will report from Capitol Hill, interview lawmakers, and contribute to daily political newsletters during the four-day, 32-hour weekly program in Washington, D.C. Applicants should have enrollment in an accredited graduate degree program, a keen interest in a journalism career, and authorization to work in the US. The rate is $23 per hour. Send a resume, cover letter, proof of enrollment, letter of recommendation, and three to five clips to [email protected].

 -Wine Enthusiast is always calling for pitches on wine, spirits, beer, and the broader beverage landscape across digital and print. They are seeking reported features, profiles of industry pros, subculture deep dives, opinionated essays, and travel stories. Digital rates start at $0.50 per word. Send pitches through the online Pitchbot.

-The Financial Times is hiring a Data Journalism Summer Intern based in NYC to work with the US data journalism team on data visualization, analysis, and narrative features. They will source and clean data, create graphics on deadline, and pitch original pieces to editors. Candidates should have experience creating clear graphics, analyzing datasets in a journalism context, and familiarity with US financial data. The rate is $22 per hour for 40 hours per week, and the internship runs from June 7 to August 13, 2027. Apply through the job page by October 26.

-ProPublica is hiring a Temporary Video Editor and Motion Designer based in NYC to produce midlength video adaptations of investigative journalism for YouTube. They will own creative and technical postproduction for assigned videos, design motion graphics and animations, and build a central motion design library. Candidates should have four years of professional video editing and motion design experience, expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, and a portfolio highlighting YouTube edits. The salary range is $90,000 to $115,000, and this is a union position.

-NBCUniversal is hiring a Content Solutions Specialist based in NYC to design and support end-to-end digital asset management (DAM) and media asset management (MAM) supply chain workflows. They will build API-based integrations, design automation platforms, and advise on vendor engagement. Candidates should have two years of experience in full-stack development using low-code platforms and three years of experience in a media or technology company. The salary is $100,000 to $130,000.

 -NPR is hiring a Senior Editor, Editorial Review based in Washington, DC to provide final editing support for NPR’s journalism across platforms. They will review content for accuracy, fairness, and consistency, copy edit digital news stories and videos, and collaborate with show leads and managing editors. Candidates should have at least eight years of national news reporting or editing experience, demonstrated experience editing on multiple platforms, and a deep understanding of NPR’s public service mission. The salary range is $130,000 to $147,000. Apply by October 19.

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