The First Ever
As some newsroom roles go the way of the dinosaurs, brand-new jobs are being born. An occasional series of Q&As with people who are the first to hold their title in their newsroom.
Sarah ScireFebruary 1, 2023
“It is definitely stressful to be the first in this new role. I feel deep down like I need to justify its creation with every step that I take.”
Sarah ScireFebruary 27, 2023
“I want to make AI more understandable and accessible to our readers, so it doesn’t feel like magic but merely a tool that they can wield.”
Hanaa' TameezMay 17, 2023
“The weight of coverage shouldn’t have to fall on the shoulders of a select few, but rather on the organization as a whole. I am here to make sure of that.”
Sarah ScireOctober 25, 2023
“I think the streaming economy has brought on a lot of paralysis of choice. When you can listen to (almost) anything with one click, where do you even begin?”
Andrew DeckMarch 28, 2024
Phoebe Connelly on prompt training, AI anxieties, and her first-of-its-kind role
