All In for Reparations Cover Story
May 23, 2014The Atlantic launches P.R. blitz for Ta-Nehisi Coates; Bob Herbert, former N.Y. Times columnist, returning to TV; Hampton U. given $245K for pilot program in digital media; Univision to air...
View ArticleLeadership Shakeup at Chicago Defender
May 26, 2014Interim publisher vows to restore paper's influence; N.Y. Times, MSNBC knocked for takes on Latinos and race; so many of our members know personally somebody who died overseas"; N.Y. Post...
View ArticleWhen Angelou Learned to Be a Journalist
May 28, 2014In 1960, Renaissance woman landed editor's job in Egypt; diversity stalls in book publishing, newsrooms, online; Google figures show 61% white, 71% male workforce; "Reporter: I appeared to...
View ArticleGlenn Proctor | Mentor
MIJE Staff May 29, 2014------------------------------------------------------------Twitter chat TBA...Follow Glenn at @reddjobb Follow #maynardmentorFollow @TeamMije on Twitter for...
View ArticleThe Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship
National Press Foundation Posted on: May 29, 2014Deadline: June 23, 2014The Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship is NPF’s signature Washington education program for DC-based journalists....
View ArticleKPCC
Editor, Politics & Government Team Posted on: May 29, 2014Position Summary:KPCC is looking for a Politics and Government Editor who can help our reporters to tell creative and deeply reported...
View ArticleMinnesota Public Radio
Associate Digital Producer, MPR Neww #219-14 Posted on: May 29, 2014Deadline: June 9, 2014Do you think you're ready to step into your digital journalism career in a BIG way, but keep hearing that you...
View ArticleDiverse Science and Tech Source List
MIJE Staff May 29, 2014Our May 13 #diversitychat, on media, diversity and issues in science and technology coverage, drew dozens of professionals, academics and students. Here is a list of chat...
View ArticleBaquet Acknowledges Debt to Black Journalists
May 30, 2014"I identify with people who don't have much power"; story on black poetry prompts familiar criticisms; Lozano Exits as La Opinión publisher, ImpreMedia CEO; Armstrong Williams sues FCC...
View ArticleOne in 3 TV Stations Shares News With Another Outlet
June 2, 2014Survey finds "one-man bands" on relentless march; Comcast purchase of Time Warner opposed on racial grounds; Angelou service Saturday will be private, but streamed; reaction to Google...
View ArticleRaymond Boone, Feisty Publisher, Dies at 76
June 4, 2014 Richmond journalist insisted on high standards (6/3/14); one in 3 TV stations shares news with another outlet; Comcast purchase of Time Warner ;opposed on racial grounds; Angelou service...
View Article"The Bravest Girl You'll Ever Meet"
June 4, 2014Story tells of polio victim who survived 10 days in forest; Memphis paper shifts columnist after 10-year run; Pharrell sorry he wore headdress for Elle U.K. cover; Paul DeMain, Native...
View ArticleThe Seattle Times
Video Editor Posted on: June 5, 2014Deadline: June 20, 2014Requisition Number: 14-0053Title: Video EditorJob Type: Full Time RegularUnion: UnaffiliatedCity: SeattleWork Schedule...
View ArticleSouthern California Public Radio
Assistant Producer, Arts Programming Posted on: June 5, 2014Assistant Producer, Arts Programming #217-14Position Summary:To apply visit AmericanPublicMedia.iapplicants.comread more
View ArticleBoost for Black TV-Station Ownership
June 6, 2014Nexstar offers to sell 3 Fox outlets to entrepreneur; D-Day rites a time to recall multicultural effort; Jet's final print edition on newsstands Monday; social media cheer empowerment...
View ArticleEbony Loses Last Editor to Work With John H. Johnson
June 8, 2014Historic week for company with Jet's last print edition; "If Asians said the stuff white people say"; Ezra Klein's Vox hires black journalist as "lead editor"; the racism beat can wear a...
View ArticleBruce Koon | Mentor
MIJE Staff June 12, 2014Bruce Koon is News Director of KQED Public Radio in San Francisco. He oversees a 31-person award-winning newsroom that produces news for KQED News, the station’s regional news...
View ArticleHeart & Soul Still Owes Writers Thousands
June 11, 2014After a year, only half paid of promised settlement; NPR's Allison Keyes leaves as positions eliminated; services for Ray Boone livestreamed, still online; analysts see Cantor loss as...
View ArticleThoughts on Fathers and Fatherhood
MIJE Staff June 12, 2014Sunday is Father’s Day. There are always articles and broadcasts to mark the occasion. Often, fathers of color are barely mentioned. So, here are some thoughts on fathers and...
View Article"Reparations" Issue a Best-Seller
June 13, 2014At forum, Coates also makes a case for journalism; in 4 papers, Ruby Dee's death was fully front-page news; at least 21 black columnists gone since 2008; Politico creates journalism...
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