Megan Griffith-Greene

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.

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

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. 🤝 digitalwomenleaders.com/mentors/megan-…

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.

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.

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. 🧵

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

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.

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.

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. wtfseo.substack.com/p/ask-a-news-s…

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

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

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 ❤️

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

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! washpost.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/washingtonpost…

Sometimes people ask me what it feels like to live in America. And I think it feels like this article: billypenn.com/2022/10/30/chi… via @billy_penn

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

@griffithgreene Daniela and I were talking about you tonight, and thinking about you, and we checked out your twitter and congratulate you on yours Washington Post success, and sorry about loss earlier this year. We remember meeting her at a party in our wee early years! hugs.

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. washingtonpost.com/obituaries/202…

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

@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.

This season of Succession is intense