Burnout Remains a Problem. Journalists Are Helping Each Other Cope.
From podcasts to trainings, journalists are creating resources to help colleagues deal with stress and burnout.
Mallory Carra
Mallory Carra is a journalist, editor and USC adjunct journalism professor based in Los Angeles, where she teaches digital and audio journalism. Her bylines have appeared in Cosmopolitan, E! News, Teen Vogue and elsewhere.
Latest Posts from Mallory Carra
Local News Coverage Is Dwindling. Student Journalists Are Filling in the Gaps.
Young journalists are covering the public meetings, legislative sessions and community issues that mainstream media isn’t.
It’s Not Too Late to Start a Journalism Career
Here’s how to utilize skills from past jobs and make the leap into journalism.
Bridging the Disconnect Between Gen Z and Management
Here’s how different generations can better communicate in the workplace.
What It Takes To Be a Successful Freelance Journalist
Considering going freelance? Here’s what you need to know to take the leap.
Your Early-Career Network Begins in J-School
The bonds you create in journalism programs are often carried throughout your career.
So You Didn’t Get Hired After Your Internship. Don’t Fret.
Here are some tips for leveraging your internship and landing a journalism job.
How to Fix the Unpaid, Unfair Barrier to Journalism Jobs
Edit tests are an exploitative drag. But they don’t have to be.
Build Your Own Personal ‘Board of Directors’
Journalism is hard. Here’s how you can create a career support system.
How Young Journalists Are Standing Out in the Job Market
From launching podcasts to hosting YouTube talk shows, these journalism students are going the DIY route to get noticed.
