12-03-2024, 04:54 PM
Hmm.
Reminds me of that Chomsky quote in a way. Perhaps something like "if you were a bold out-of-the-box thinker committed to unbiased objectivity you wouldn't be sitting in that chair right now, Mr. Journalist".
Here's an ad describing the requirements to be a Russian correspondent for the New York Times:
So if you want to be a paid journalist, it is very important which neurons you allow to activate, and how.
Quote: Journalists' brains show a lower-than-average level of executive functioning, according to a new study, which means they have a below-average ability to regulate their emotions, suppress biases, solve complex problems, switch between tasks, and show creative and flexible thinking.
The study, led by Tara Swart, a neuroscientist and leadership coach, analysed 40 journalists from newspapers, magazines, broadcast, and online platforms over seven months. The participants took part in tests related to their lifestyle, health, and behaviour.
https://archive.ph/dEP47
Reminds me of that Chomsky quote in a way. Perhaps something like "if you were a bold out-of-the-box thinker committed to unbiased objectivity you wouldn't be sitting in that chair right now, Mr. Journalist".
Here's an ad describing the requirements to be a Russian correspondent for the New York Times:
Quote: Russia Correspondent
Moscow, Russia
Job Description
Vladimir Putin’s Russia remains one of the biggest stories in the world.
It sends out hit squads armed with nerve agents against its enemies, most recently the opposition leader Aleksei Navalny. It has its cyber agents sow chaos and disharmony in the West to tarnish its democratic systems, while promoting its faux version of democracy. It has deployed private military contractors around the globe to secretly spread its influence. At home, its hospitals are filling up fast with Covid patients as its president hides out in his villa.
If that sounds like a place you want to cover, then we have good news: We will have an opening for a new correspondent as Andy Higgins takes over as our next Eastern Europe Bureau Chief early next year.
We are eager to hear from those interested in taking on one of the most legendary postings at The Times, a seat occupied by the likes of Bill Keller, Serge Schmemann, Hedrick Smith, Clifford Levy and Ellen Barry. We are looking for someone who will embrace the prospect of traversing 11 time zones to track a populace that is growing increasingly frustrated with an economy dragged down by corruption, cronyism and excessive reliance on natural resources. This posting offers the chance to chronicle the continuing reign of one of the world’s most charismatic leaders, President Vladimir V. Putin. This beat also covers the incredible diversity and variety of the lands of the former Soviet Union. The correspondent can range from Estonia (with its close ties to Scandinavia) to Kyrgyzstan (which has close ties to China).
Not to mention, Putin ushered in changes to the constitution, so he will likely stay in power for many years to come.
And, of course, we are on the cusp of a new, less Putin-friendly president in the US, which should only raise the temperature between Washington and Moscow.
The successful candidate should have:
https://archive.is/IKayH
- Experience covering a beat
- Excellent writing skills
- Knowledge of Russia and the former Soviet republics
- Fluency in Russian is preferred
- Self driven, trustworthy, independent and intrepid
- Collaborative
- Excellent news judgement
- A good digital sense with a knack for different types of storytelling
So if you want to be a paid journalist, it is very important which neurons you allow to activate, and how.
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