Emily Goldstein
@editwithemily
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@propublica copy editor • @Poynter sister • @mujschool and @MaybornUNT alumna
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An editor’s job is thinking, but a copy editor’s job is overthinking.
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Today The Texas Tribune laid off its copy desk. I can’t pretend I’m not heartbroken, but I’m so proud of the work our team has done. In the less than two years we’ve been keeping track, the copy desk has saved the Trib from publishing more than 600 errors.
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Young journalists are rightfully asking about burnout and the sustainability of this career path. I experienced trauma early in my career and have chronic mental health concerns. I haven't always had clear goals; most of the time, I was just trying to get from day to day. 1/
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As someone who recently got a new job in journalism and then participated in the hiring process for the first time, I have a few tips for students who are (understandably) stressed about all the cover letters they have to write for internships and jobs. 1/
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When I was an intern, an experienced reporter took my story and rewrote it with his byline. When I was 21 and starting my first journalism job, my boss berated me for every mistake I made. I am good at my job, but I didn’t always believe that. Please be kind to young journalists.
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#Journalism
friends: What are some terms that you didn't understand as an intern or young journalist that you were too embarrassed to ask about because you thought everyone else knew? I want to create a glossary.
Hint: Pool reporters/photographers are not as fun as they sound.
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Every journalist is a journalist at least a little bit because they like to know things first.
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Surely I’m not the only one who thinks this is a terrible message to put on a T-shirt.
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All this is to say: Do what you need to do for you. It's OK to get out of journalism. It's OK to get back into journalism. It's OK to take a break, to rethink your goals, to take more time to get to where you want to go. There isn't a right way or a wrong way to do this. 4/
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I’m excited to share that I’ll be joining
@propublica
’s copy desk for the next six months.
5,500-word tweet thread to follow 🧵
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"Where do you see yourself in five years?" has always been my least favorite interview question. It's not always a bad thing not to know the answer. Five years ago, I was in the deepest depression of my life, and I couldn't have imagined the contentedness I feel now. 5/5
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I’m very excited to share that I am now the copy chief at
@TexasTribune
. I’m so thankful for supportive co-workers and supervisors who saw potential in me that I didn’t always see in myself. Here’s hoping I can make it through this pandemic without the cat inserting errors.
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The cuts at The Texas Tribune this week aren’t indicative of a failure of the nonprofit business model. They show that if you treat a place like a legacy newspaper, it’s going to behave like a legacy newspaper.
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I love it when
@WSJ
refers to people who can purchase two homes as “ordinary folks.”
Billionaires like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have long bought out neighbors to increase privacy, security and space. Now more ordinary folks are getting in on the practice, too.
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Can we talk about how disheartening the job-search process is, in many fields but particularly in journalism? Because I’m really tired of being like “I wonder why we all have imposter syndrome” when finding a job is practically designed to make talented people lose confidence.
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“What if we made a separate band? But equal!”
Breaking: Longhorn Band will be required to play “The Eyes of Texas,” in the fall, according to
@ButlerSOM
news release.
An unnamed band that will not be required to play the alma mater or the fight song will be formed in fall 2022.
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First, your cover letter should answer two main questions: Why do you want to work with us, and why do we want to work with you? It’s OK to expand on highlights from your resume, but don’t just rehash it. Why are you passionate about journalism? Why is this role right for you? 2/
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U.S. Border Patrol detention centers aren’t allowed to take charitable assistance, but the Migrant Resource Center in San Antonio can.
@TexasTribune
's
@byjayroot
explains more about what the center is doing and how you can help.
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I would love to see the “rats driving tiny cars” research proposal.
@AcademicChatter
#AcademicChatter
Rats are capable of driving tiny cars, researchers found. It eases their anxiety.
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I’ve been in survival mode for months. Most weeks I feel like I can barely get through work, and I sleep all weekend. I cry every Sunday night because I have to start it all over.
I’m seeing a therapist and a psychiatrist, but I could use some help getting out of this cycle.
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As a copy editor, part of my job is to tell people when they’ve made a mistake. My goal is never to have them dwell on it. It is human to make mistakes, in work and in life, and I believe in learning and moving forward.
So why is it so hard to extend such compassion to myself?
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@aarickawash
When my brother died, my co-workers collected restaurant gift cards. I was 22 and still living with my parents, and it was so nice to not have to think about making a meal and to get to spend that time with them. I’ve tried to pay this forward.
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Much of that has to do with working for an organization that supports me professionally and for a supervisor who sees my strengths when I can't. And I've done the work on my mental health to get through the past 13 months and still feel good personally and professionally. 3/
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And my path has taken a lot of turns. I did journalism for seven years, then marketing (which I hated), then grad school, then more journalism, then more grad school (which was not a healthy lifestyle for me), then more journalism. I finally feel like I'm where I want to be. 2/
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Naomi Narvaiz, a Texas Republican Party official in San Marcos, wrote on Twitter, “We sent the
@JoeBiden
@KamalaHarris
bus out of Hays! Your kind aren’t welcome here!”
The FBI is looking into a Friday incident in which a group of Trump supporters surrounded and followed a Biden campaign bus as it drove up I-35 in Hays County. Wendy Davis was on the Biden bus at the time, according to multiple sources.
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Finally, don’t talk yourself out of applying to something you know is competitive. Think about your cover letter as an opportunity. A good one can bump you from the “maybe” pile to the “yes” pile.
The deadline to apply for The Texas Tribune’s spring fellowships is Friday! 6/6
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“I knew that they treated people badly, but we were already mentally prepared to suffer through whatever we had to in order to be with our family.” — Gary, a 33-year-old migrant from Siguatepeque, Honduras
More from
@TexasTribune
:
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I don’t know if I’ll ever come to terms with the fact that I lost my job because someone with more power was bad at theirs.
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I was proud to work with
@jsmccullou
, whose coverage I followed especially closely, having lost a brother who died in the Texas prison system.
@alexazura
is one of the most thoughtful, conscientious and creative reporters I’ve ever worked with.
The Trib will never be the same.
Two of the greatest journalists I’ve ever had the privilege of working with.
@alexazura
@jsmccullou
We were all laid off today as
@TexasTribune
attempts to reverse financial and leadership tailspin.
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It feels like there might be something wrong with an industry that fires women for having opinions on social media but allows men to return after they masturbated on camera during a work call.
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Today a reporter called me a guardian angel, which is one of the nicest things anyone’s said to me and possibly any copy editor ever. Knowing my work is appreciated is one of the many reasons I love working at
@TexasTribune
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@aarickawash
When another grad student’s father died unexpectedly, we collected money for a Southwest gift card so our friend wouldn’t have to spend as much to fly home. I try to think of things that are simple and practical. I also tell people over and over that I’m available to talk.
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recipe — prep time: 10 minutes
me — still dicing an onion 30 minutes later
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I'm so glad
@TexasTribune
's summer fellows are getting to experience the full catalog of Texas government exploits in their final week on the job.
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My brain and my heart do not know how to process this.
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@cnsaintlouis
@aarickawash
Yes! People seemed afraid to ask about my brother after he died, but the truth was I desperately wanted to talk about him.
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Second, a journalism cover letter can be more creative and less formulaic than a traditional one. Still, keep it concise. Think inverted pyramid, not long-form writing. It’s OK to work from the same basic model, but do your research about the organizations you’re applying to. 3/
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Could not be more proud of this thoughtful story from
@JustJhair
, our multitalented copy editing fellow.
“I’ve had enough, and I’m tired. I don’t want my kids to grow up like this."
The Texas Tribune spoke with LGBTQ voters, the parents of queer youth and advocates from across the state about what’s at stake for them this November.
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I have mental illness. I am not violent or dangerous or evil.
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Aside from the unpaid internship thing, I hate the attitude among some more-experienced journalists that because things were really hard for them, they should also be really hard for young people now. I'm truly sorry you didn't have a healthy workplace; now's the time to improve.
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I don't understand how the FBI can't find people when my college alumni associations always know where I am.
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So many people on this hellsite think they get to have a witty or a cruel or even an antisemitic take on a bunch of hardworking people losing their livelihood. It’s exhausting.
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I really need every recipe to include the step TURN OVEN OFF.
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I can’t sleep, so gather round, insomniacs, for a journalism story.
At a past job, I was editing a higher-up’s cover story. It was about a person who was incarcerated and died by suicide. The writer discussed this as if it were a game to be won, and I changed the copy. 1/
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Dear
@SlackHQ
,
Can you please take the Slack notification sounds out of your commercial? It’s triggering.
Thanks,
Person who just shut down her computer
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Third, get the details right. Do you have the correct spelling of the hiring manager’s name? Are you writing about the correct news organization? (Yes, I’ve seen it.) Have someone proofread your cover letter and resume. Have someone else proofread your cover letter and resume. 4/
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"This is the fourth round of what should have been a three-round fight."
The new Texas COVID-19 surge could be worse than anything the state has seen yet
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I've copy edited a lot of stories over the years, and this is one of my favorites. I have a lot to be grateful for, including being able to continue working with the wonderful people at
@TexasTribune
and getting good news at a time when we could all use some.
New: We’re happy to announce that two Texas Tribune journalists are taking on exciting new roles in our newsroom.
@ShannonNajma
is now our women’s health reporter, and
@editwithemily
is our staff copy editor.
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The moral: Find a newsroom where you have a voice. They’re out there.
And in my experience, any time someone refuses to have a discussion about why their words might be insensitive or even harmful because “they’re just edgy,” it’s actually because they’re just a jerk. (5/5)
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If you think turning your thermostat up to 78 is unbearable, remember that 70% of Texas prisons don’t have AC in living areas. In the last decade, at least 13 men have died of heat stroke while incarcerated. This bill didn’t make it out of the Senate.
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Most colleges have writing centers or career centers to help with resumes and cover letters. But if yours doesn’t or you want additional help, DM me. As a copy editor, my job is to find mistakes and inconsistencies, and I’m happy to answer questions or proofread drafts. 5/
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Very excited to be part of this cohort!
(FYI: This was not my first time applying. Keep trying.)
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Mental health services are not “perks,”
@WSJ
.
Pet stipends, personalized snacks and mental-health services are a few of the perks companies added this year to help employees cope with working from home
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My twin sister, who is only 35 and 30 minutes older than me, has an autoimmune disease and has been dealing with thinning hair for years. She surprised us all by shaving her head, and I gotta say it's the most badass thing she's ever done, and she looks beautiful.
#crohnsdisease
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After taking a day off, I have determined that I need the whole week.
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Hey
@AcademicChatter
, does anyone else use the word seminal but also (a) hate using the word seminal and (b) hate yourself every time you use the word seminal?
#phd
#AcademicTwitter
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Copy editors are like the nerd table in a cafeteria full of nerds.
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Added a new line to my bio, to the tune of “Beauty School Dropout.” Why? Because quitting something (like a doctoral program) that you’re not happy doing is a success, not a failure.
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If you’re gonna have a scar all your life, you might as well have some fun with it!
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My first copy edit for
@propublica
has “Giant Fish Vacuum” in the headline. What more could you ask for?
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Why choose a side of the couch when you can choose the whole couch?
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If you have any treats left, support
@TexasTribune
’s nonprofit journalism: .
In other news, stars are hard to carve.
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Can someone please tell Yelp they cannot air an ad in Texas that calls queso “cheesy dip”?
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Please check in with your friends who are working from home, especially those who live alone. While it sounds great,
#WFH
can be very isolating, and many people with
#mentalhealth
issues rely on daily routines just to get them out of bed.
#COVID19
#MentalHealthAwareness
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You know what’s fun,
@AcademicChatter
? When people find your greatest insecurities without even knowing it. Last week, my boss’ 8-year-old asked why I’d get a
#PhD
. I talked confusedly about professors and research, and she finally said, “But, like, what are you gonna DO?” 😂
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The Texas Tribune is seeking a full-time copy editor — a grammar-loving, detail-oriented and current-events-savvy person will polish stories, ensure accuracy and clarity, and make sure we follow AP and Texas Tribune style. Is that you? Apply!
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Sometimes "I started writing this" means "I opened a new Google Doc."
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Sure, I’ve studied how to combat misinformation, but I am powerless against a 5-year-old who asks me if green lava exists, and when I say I don’t think so, he tells me his brain thinks it does.
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The problem with getting statistically significant results at 2 a.m. is that you have nobody but Twitter to tell about your p-values.
#AcademicTwitter
#phdlife
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a date recently asked me if I’m a no regrets kind of person and I was like oh no I have many regrets
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Please note the blue check mark; you will now be seeing verified pics of my cat.
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How come women have plus sizes but men just have sizes?
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When I click on a journalist's Twitter and their background pic is a cat, that's an immediate follow.
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One of the hardest things about life during this pandemic is either you're never alone or you're always alone, and there's nothing in between.
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@elizabethesther
It is tempting to see this as a failure, but it’s really a win. You are making a healthy choice for yourself.
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I worked 8 hours today and have yet to start a paper due at midnight. But first I’m gonna watch Friends while it’s still on Netflix and eat this PB&J I made on a paper towel so as not to get a plate dirty.
#gradschool
#phdlife
#AcademicChatter
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I have depression and anxiety. I've been on antidepressants since I was in high school and have undergone electroconvulsive therapy. I have amazing support, but three years ago, I could not comprehend being this stable and (dare I say) happy. Things really can get better.
Anxiety, depression and eating disorder.
I’m on four anti-depressants and I feel so much better when I take my medicine and I LOVE therapy. I’ve also gone in-patient once.
I’m so grateful I have access to these resources.
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Overheard in the (
#Texas
) newsroom: Is there such a thing as Rural Dictionary?
@OHnewsroom
#OHnewsroom
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omg I was eating spaghetti like a barbarian and then realized my Zoom camera was on so I guess it’s time to resign
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In today’s vast sea of
#PaxtonImpeachment
tweets, baby’s first impeachment is the only one I need.
Baby's first impeachment; as you can tell he sees right through any and all BS
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I accidentally bought paper towels with motivational phrases, and I hate them so much.
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Ellie has discovered that she can sometimes get a little extra food by shaking her feeder. I have discovered that this is how she’s doing it.
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Today was the summer fellows' last day at
@TexasTribune
, and they MADE ME AN AWARD.
Needless to say, I'm a little verklempt.
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You know that
#parksandrec
scene where Ron tells Leslie, "Never half-ass two things. Whole-ass one thing"? Well
#gradschool
is like quarter-assing four things.
@AcademicChatter
#AcademicChatter
#phdchat
#phdlife
#AcademicTwitter
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In the newsroom on election night, we're discussing
@TexasTribune
's 12th birthday tomorrow.
@elvialimon
: So the Trib is a Scorpio?
@brandonformby
: Did you really not know?
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What’s a journalist’s favorite Christmas carol?
Silent Night
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Spent a much-needed afternoon in the studio. 🤞🏻 this will fit my soap dispenser and dish brush after it shrinks in the kiln.
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must be nice
After the presidential election, pandemic and racial reckoning drove record-setting interest in news in 2020, many people cut back on their news consumption the next year.
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I’m gonna be honest with y’all: I’ve also made a big mistake on a work Zoom call.
I didn’t know I was unmuted, and … I farted.
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