I like building things. Journalism evangelist and coach. Founded a newsletter called Detour Detroit.
Detroit, MI
Joined October 2009
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They said we weren't doing "real journalism"
They said our model wouldn't work
They said we need to scale
They said don't work with your competition
They said don't EVER work with your friends
We listened to our community instead. Here's what's next. detourdetroiter.com/detour-d…
Are you @media_outlier 's Audience Manager? This is your shot to immerse yourself in community, experiment with cool sh*t and set purposeful metrics to follow. outliermedia.org/job-audienc…
Outlier Media's radical approach to info needs and care for their audience is simply unparalleled. This is the job for you if you believe your calling is serving readers with the information they deserve vs. getting the most clicks on the day's sensational headline.
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New climate journo opportunities 🧵
JOB: Reporter - @PlanetDetroit
Eligibility: 2+ years of journalism experience and passion for how reporting can impact the health and quality of life in local communities.
Deadline: rolling
planetdetroit.org/2022/12/pl…
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🔊NOW HIRING!🔊
Planet Detroit, Michigan’s leading source of local environmental and public health news, seeks a deeply curious, passionate and skilled reporter to help our upstart newsroom reach the next step in its evolution and impact. Is it you?
planetdetroit.org/2022/12/pl…
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Sarah Alvarez started Outlier Media in 2016 to equip Detroiters with information they need to survive and thrive in the city. Watch the full story at shorturl.at/bzCN4, then help us continue this work with a donation, which NewsMatch will match through Dec. 31.
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Just found out husband has been getting toddler to listen to Tom Waits by telling him it's the Cookie Monster
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Sending love to folks affected by #Gannettlayoffs #CNNlayoffs and a reminder that I'm a recruiter & would love to talk to you about strategizing your next moves, so DM me! + @url_media is hosting a free virtual workshop for you next week, register here airtable.com/shrGXImxmExLZUR…
ALT A flier with yellow and white text on a black background that reads: Let's Talk Careers: The What's Next Workshop Recently laid off or at a career crossroads? This URL media virtual workshop will cover: How to think about your resume, How to build a wealth cushion and a portfolio career, What employers are looking for, Balancing practical needs with purpose-driven work, Securing benefits after severance runs out. Friday, December 9 at 1:00 PM ET. There are round photos of four speakers, a QR code and the URL logo
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Tsinghua university right now👇🏼 city after city seeing protests small and large against Zero Covid policies and against excesses of Communist Party rule - every hour there seems to be a new one – at Taipei City, Taiwan
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We are proud to launch the initial version of NPA’s Resource Library, a searchable, curated database of hundreds of free news product resources, supported by the @GoogleNewsIni!
Check it out here!👇
learning.newsproduct.org/
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My thoughts and prayers and, most importantly, my actions are with the victims, witnesses, and loved ones who were impacted by the violence at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Hate has no home in our country.
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I was laid off from Twitter this afternoon. I was in charge of managing badge access to Twitter offices.
Elon just called me and asked if I could come back to help them regain access to HQ as they shut off all badges and accidentally locked themselves out.
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
This is a joke, as evidenced by the author's responses:
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According to data from Dr. @aLeXaEiSeNbErG Romulus, MI has a 47% eviction filing rate. They appear to be the highest in the Metro Detroit area. – at Allen Park, MI
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Before @media_outlier's editor/reporter got involved, no one was examining this issue in quite this way, documenting shut-offs and showing the impact.
A public service.
Oh, and as this story points out, disconnections are on the rise while DTE pushes to hike customers' rates.
As part of our Local Reporting Network, @sarahalvarezMI set out to explore the energy burden faced by Detroiters.
Story after revelatory story about DTE has followed for the last 2 years.
Teaming w/ @indyemapolis on this one, the work isn't stopping.
propublica.org/article/dte-e…
Grateful to funders and philanthropists showing up in Denver to support Hispanic publishers. Thank you @joaquinalvarado, @knightfdn and @GatesFamilyFDN ❤️✊ #NAHP40years
Grateful to brave the snows of Denver for my first NAHP conference! So impressed learning about collaborations like COLab and Colorado Media Project helping local media thrive in Colorado. #nahp40years
