Megan Griffith-Greene

Service journalism editor @washingtonpost; formerly @PhillyInquirer, @cbcnews; insufferable defender of semicolons. She/her. #poynterwomenleaders mgg on Bluesky

[Megan Griffith-Greene @griffithgreene]

Periodic reminder for those who work in news: It's been a hell of a heavy time. Take time to walk away from the feeds. Go outside and feel the sun on your face. Be kind to yourself and to others. Don't tune out or burn out. We need you.

[Megan Griffith-Greene @griffithgreene]

I'm mgg at the *other* app, yo. Find me, friends.

[Digital Women Leaders @DWLcoaching]

And @griffithgreene is the Service Journalism Editor at @washingtonpost. Her areas of expertise include collaborating across teams, creating new positions, and developing relationships and finding allies. 🤝
https://t.co/YvsCQxDZ4P

[Megan Griffith-Greene @griffithgreene]

A few years ago, I was honored to introduce him when he was honored with a lifetime achievement award from the National Magazine Awards.

I’ve never agonized so much over a draft, rewriting it til the minute I was on stage. I’m still rewriting it. I think I will always be.

[Megan Griffith-Greene @griffithgreene]

It’s taken me a few days to post about this. I’m devastated about the loss of @steve_trumper, who was formative for how I understand journalism, and a mentor to me and to so many others. 🧵

[The Walrus @thewalrus]

We are deeply saddened to hear about the death of Stephen Trumper. Stephen was a mentor and friend to many at The Walrus, and will be greatly missed. His last piece for the magazine was a heartbreaking memoir about his wife following her diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s.

[Megan Griffith-Greene @griffithgreene]

Steve was a peculiar sort in that he was both cheery and savage in the best way an editor can be.

He would hit your draft in a way that left you feeling elated. It’s hard to describe but it’s a magic power that few editors possess, because it never came from a place of ego.

[Megan Griffith-Greene @griffithgreene]

Let’s just all forget about in/out lists. Live your life. Love what you love.

[Megan Griffith-Greene @griffithgreene]

Just to clarify my somewhat sloppy tweet: I mean how this seems to have been handled by McLaren and the publisher before and after the release of the memoir.

[Megan Griffith-Greene @griffithgreene]

I have known Zoe for 30 years, and her piece here is a difficult and painful read. And, having watched the conversation about this unfold for the past few days, it's also terribly sad how this seems to have been handled, both before and after publication.

[Zoe Greenberg @zoegreenberg]

I was sexually assaulted when I was 16.
this summer, @PenguinRandomCA published a memoir by one of my assailants claiming my rape was consensual.
now I'm ready to share my story:
https://t.co/ALuZWaepr8

#MeToo #leahmclaren #nonfiction #survivorvoices

[Bryan Flaherty @bybryanflaherty]

As news consumption evolves for younger generations and new platforms, this point by @griffithgreene -- understanding what info people need AND in what form -- is where publishers and news SEOs will win or lose the battle for audiences. https://t.co/8WLj2UppqU

[Shelby Blackley @shelbyblackley]

It’s true I did, I think I clapped when @griffithgreene said some answers. A QUEEN of listening to your audience!

[Megan Griffith-Greene @griffithgreene]

So I can stop with this site now, right? #MyTwitterAnniversary

[Megan Griffith-Greene @griffithgreene]

This was the most fun conversation. Thank you @jessiewillms and @shelbyblackley for having me! And if you don’t already get this newsletter, it is incredible ❤️

[Coleen O'Lear @coleenolear]

Journalists looking for work: Join us at @washingtonpost! Jobs 🧵bc you know I can’t help myself.

[Jacob Brogan @Jacob_Brogan]

Extremely cool job alert: The Washington Post is hiring a non-fiction book critic.

Come work with me and the rest of the amazing @BookWorld team! https://t.co/mjliPmUlzi

[Megan Griffith-Greene @griffithgreene]

Sometimes people ask me what it feels like to live in America. And I think it feels like this article: https://t.co/pDsn1YB9mf via @billy_penn

[Megan Griffith-Greene @griffithgreene]

@roboddi Thank you! It’s clearly been too long! Come visit me in DC and we can reminisce and catch up properly ❤️

[Megan Griffith-Greene @griffithgreene]

Neema was one of the first people I met at the Post, years before I came to work here. She was incredibly kind and generous, on top of doing such good and important work. Such a profound loss for this world.

https://t.co/JVqfMfXMwi

[Megan Griffith-Greene @griffithgreene]

@beetrix And, less fun: Go to bed earlier than you want to.

[Megan Griffith-Greene @griffithgreene]

@beetrix Try things you’re curious about, even if they don’t seem like your kinda thing: worst case, you confirm something isn’t for you; best case, you’ll keep pushing how you define yourself and your life. And it’s easier when you’ve left the self-consciousness of youth behind you.

[Megan Griffith-Greene @griffithgreene]

This season of Succession is intense