Academics speaking to journalists, be prepared for this. You might spend hours sharing expertise that takes years to accumulate, and then, oops. Cut for length (though your content will make it in!). Negotiate before giving up your time for free, or write your own piece.https://twitter.com/ShibaniMahtani/status/1154698844527112192 …
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted
More academics should consider doing their own writing, or at least negotiating beforehand for sensible guidelines on credit and quotes if journalist are expecting you to help do their work. “We don’t negotiate that” is not an acceptable answer in 2019. https://twitter.com/jessicawranosky/status/1156199527340265478 …
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There was a time when mass media was the only way to reach a mass audience, and they held all the cards. That’s just not the world anymore. Reporters who say they feel powerless because editors make cuts: it’s your byline. Tell your editor you can’t otherwise do your job well.
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Unfortunately this often isn't an option for journalists who are employed extremely precariously. In many cases your editor has the final say on whether you get to come back and keep making an income. I would have scoffed at this concern before I was in this exact position.
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Then you’re not in a position to do this work at all. Editors doing this sucks for everyone, but it doesn’t mean academics have to prop it up with their free labor. Once all the sources they need stop talking to them, practices will change.
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