both speech and writing are risky: speech is imprecise, with no opportunity for editing, but it’s also ephemeral; with writing, your bad judgment is set in stone and easily circulated. luckily there’s a form of communication that combines the worst of both: tweeting
A reminder: As foreign journalists, we are just that- foreign. We’d be nothing without our local collaborators. Instead of fleeing war with their families, they work to add incalculable context and expertise for the world to gain. RIP Sasha Kuvshynova, who made us all better.
Keeping journalists safe requires a diverse skillset - not just law enforcement or military experience. Passionate about the interactions between journalism, safety & identity online & offline? Check out this paid fellowship. Join my team! DMs are open - https://t.co/GftGUVb6s5
The @Photoville Festival are offering freelance Safety Clinics as part of this year's online programme - a brilliant way for #photojournalists to get 1-2-1 safety advice for a specific project, situation or concern from those who know. Register by 8 Sept: https://t.co/i7Bmudz1aR
Very excited about this, @mshelton has been working on it for a year:
At @FreedomofPress, we just released a semester-long digital security curriculum for journalism schools, with outlines, slides, readings & more. All can be used by professors for free. https://t.co/P54wgQdM0q
Journalists around the globe, particularly women and journalists of color, are being targeted for the role they play in ensuring a free and informed society. They should be free to work without harassment.
🚨Big new job on our security team -- we're hiring a Director of Newsroom Safety and Resilience based here in NYC. Nontraditional security/crisis management backgrounds are welcome, especially w/ newsroom experience. DM's open, apply here 👇: https://t.co/w4MXoWvuVR
The @nytimes is offering a limited number of FREE spots for US based freelance #journalists to attend one of two upcoming in-house #safety training courses in New York City.
Apply by Monday 14 June: https://t.co/aH37nGdC0h