A thread of incomparable reporters laid off from HuffPost today who you, an esteemed media organization, should scoop up immediately:
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+ , education reporter
+ , polling editor/reporter/pun expert
+ , entertainment reporter
+ , reporter on violence against women
+ , religion reporter
+ , business, economics and gender inequality reporter
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+ , new economy reporter
+ , film reporter
+ , culture reporter
+ , personals/lifestyle reporter
+ , health care reporter
+ , extremism/misinformation reporter
+ , world news reporter
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Editors/producers you should hire:
+ @blankjess, producer
+ , audio producer
+ , producer
+ , editor
+ , photo editor
+ , editor
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more HPers I can't endorse enough:
+ , culture reporter
+ , audience editor
+ , lifestyle reporter
+ , culture reporter
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even more:
+ , culture reporter
+ , economic policy reporter
+ , producer
+ , producer
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and more:
+ , our former powerhouse executive editor
+ , exec editor international
+ , strategic innovation
+ @Romblay, producer
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Our HuffPost Canada comrades were also cut today. Hire them.
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But also, no. It hasn't been the place, it was always, always the people. Starting with @yumke, @brodiefenlon and above all, @LisaWhy. And then the incomparable @alau2. And now the wholly inspiring @yatesey, who understands this business better than anyone I've ever met.
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The LIFE team: @MaijaKappler @NatStechyson @WriterValHowes @gollydrat @nicholasmizera @mmmbutters. You seek out the stories no one else is telling in this space and you bring them to life (heh). You champion the voices that aren't heard nearly enough. HIRE THESE PEOPLE.
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The Poli/News/Business team: @ryemaloney @ziannlum @emmapaling @Samantha_KB @danieltencer @intothemelwoods and @althiaraj. Canada is better off for the work you've done, for the things you've found, for the knowledge you've provided. HIRE THESE PEOPLE.
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And my aud dev team. Stalwart anchor & arbiter of news judgement @jonrumley. Social media/graphics/analytics genius @ericaraechong. Jill of all trades and master of every single one @alishakapishaa. The early adopter and adapter who does it all @simashakeri. HIRE THESE PEOPLE.
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