Top News:
Sarah Ellison / Washington Post:
A profile of Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner on his career, decisions to buy Politico and Insider, the impossibility of claiming pure neutrality, and more — Mathias Döpfner has global ambitions for what he calls a more ‘nonpartisan’ kind of journalism — even as his own politics are hard to pin down
Discussion:
@sarafischer, New York Post, Mediaite, @larrysabato, @lindyli, @colmorrisdavis, @sulliview, @evale72, @crimealytics, @markberman, @hatr, Rolling Stone, @tomgara, @jayrosen_nyu, @alexanderchee, @karlbode, @davmicrot, @parkermolloy, @wesleylowery, @amyargetsinger, @colorofresearch, @monikabauerlein, @mollyjongfast and @davidmwessel
Polina Ivanova / Financial Times:
Russia sentences renowned journalist Ivan Safronov, who the FSB detained in 2020 on “treason” charges, to 22 years in prison, after he refused to plead guilty — Former correspondent convicted on ‘treason’ charge his supporters say is linked to his reporting
Discussion:
The Guardian, Washington Post, American Press Institute, @kenroth, @maxseddon, @shashj, @samagreene and @andrew__roth
RELATED:
Pjotr Sauer / The Guardian:
A Moscow court revokes Novaya Gazeta's print media license, after Rozkomnadzor said the outlet failed to provide documents related to a 2006 ownership change — Ruling by Russia's media regulator comes less than year after its editor won Nobel peace prize — A court in Moscow …
@_reallifemag:
Real Life, a magazine founded in June 2016 and funded by Snap, ceases publication immediately due to a lack of funding — Real Life no longer has funding, and is ceasing publication indefinitely. We thank all of our contributors and readers. Good night 💚 https://reallifemag.com/ https://twitter.com/...
Discussion:
@william_partin, @david_rudnick, @lifewinning, @hkesvani, @william_partin, @lauren_wilford, @nd_kane, @tante, @tante, @bigblackjacobin, @oddletters, @_britneygil, @kieranpressreyn, @nathanjurgenson, @arabellesicardi, @hypervisible, @profcarroll, @greene_dm, @taylorlorenz, @jathansadowski, @kneelingbus, @trillmoregirls and @tamigraph
Mark Bergen / The Atlantic:
A look at YouTube's “coolhunters” who were tasked with finding and promoting talented YouTubers in the company's early years, before the algorithms took over — How “coolhunters” helped make YouTube into an internet sensation before the algorithms took over. — Everyone had to see this.
Discussion:
@dlberes, @theatlantic, @mhbergen, @kevinroose and Bloomberg, more at Techmeme »
Patrick McGee / Financial Times:
Apple plans to nearly double its ad platform team, currently around 250 strong, per LinkedIn; Apple's career page lists 216 such roles, up from 56 in late 2020 — Move adds to industry concerns after tech giant launched privacy rules that make it hard to tailor ads to iPhone users
Discussion:
@patrickmcgee_, @patrickmoorhead, AppleInsider, @jason_kint, @pt, @upholdings, @mattnavarra, @gavinsbaker, @patrickmcgee_, @glenngabe, @hoofnagle, @deaneckles, @austin_federa, @parismarx, @johnaglionby, @garrytan, @balajis, 9to5Mac and ZDNet
Barak Ravid / Axios:
An IDF investigation concludes Shireen Abu Akleh was most likely killed in “unintentional fire” from an Israeli soldier who did not realize she was a journalist — The final conclusion of an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) investigation into the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh …
Discussion:
CNN, Haaretz, Mediaite, @linaabuakleh, Insider, @casmudde, @olgarodriguezfr, @fredwreck, @mattduss, @loujainhathloul, @amikaufman, @peacenowus, @alivelshi, @michaelarria, CBS News, @malbertnews, @jdakwar, @yachaduk, @hadas_gold, @hadas_gold, @hadas_gold, @ibishblog, The Week, Newser, Associated Press, Fox News, Rolling Stone, Bloomberg and Committee to Protect …
Paul Farhi / Washington Post:
Staff memo: Disney-owned National Geographic magazine, with an editorial staff of around 125, laid off six of its top editors last week — National Geographic magazine, the venerable journal of science, history and the natural world, laid off six of its top editors last week in an extraordinary reorganization of its editorial ranks.
Sara Fischer / Axios:
Yahoo acquires The Factual and plans to integrate its AI system for rating the credibility of news sources into Yahoo News while licensing it to other companies — Yahoo has acquired The Factual, a company that uses algorithms to rate the credibility of news sources, Yahoo president and general manager Matt Sanchez told Axios.
Discussion:
MediaPost, @brianprovost, @librarythingtim, @megdunk, @rafat, @jlanzone, @arifcrafiq, @davidclinchnews, @alex, @sarafischer and @gintautasd
Laurie Clarke / The Guardian:
As Spotify and YouTube's rivalry heats up, some worry the podcasting industry's pivot to video could risk ruining what makes the audio format so satisfying — Video podcasts are booming, giving creators access to new audiences. But does this risk ruining what made the audio format so satisfying?
Ian Ward / Politico:
A look at Capitol Hill Citizen, a print newspaper launched by Ralph Nader in April 2022 to cover big-picture stories overlooked by DC's scoop-obsessed media — For over 50 years, Ralph Nader has served as the self-appointed conscience of the American left, the safety inspector of a Democratic Party that …
Manori Ravindran / Variety:
SkyShowtime, Comcast and Paramount's streaming joint venture, announced in August 2021, will launch on September 20 in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden — More than a year since SkyShowtime was first announced, the SVOD is ready to join the streaming fray in Europe, Variety can reveal.
Output Producer, CA — 
China Markets Correspondent, Shanghai — 
Senior Assignment Editor, DC — 
Breaking News Editor, Tokyo — 
Senior Correspondent - Wealth, NY — 
Reporter - Ottawa Bureau — 
Local Government Reporter, IA — 
Research Director, CA — 
Immigration Enforcement Reporter — 
Presque Island Reporter, ME — 
Contributing Parks Ed. - SW, CA — 
AI Content Editor, WA — 
Legislative Reporter, TN — 
Editorial Assistant, Remote US — 
Elon Musk Reporter, NY or CA — 
Government & Politics Editor, WA — 
Business & GA Reporter. VT — 
Sports Reporter, WA — 
Energy Reporter, TX — 
Senior Reporter, SC — 
Trade & Climate Correspondent, DC — 
Reporter, WI — 
Political Newsletter Writer, CO — 
Jackson Reporter, MS — 
Music Editor, AZ — 
Breaking News Reporter, NV — 
Fearless Reporter/Producer, IA — 
Reporter II - Technology, Remote — 
Editor, Remote US — 
City Reporter, WA — 
Executive Editor, OR — 
Education & Budget Reporter, CA — 
Senior Writer/Editor, FL — 
Media Editor, Remote — 
