Taylor Lorenz says she has "severe PTSD" from being a journalist

[wicked]

People would be surprised (or maybe not) how often online editors just publish stuff without pressing writers the way traditional copy/line editors would have years ago.

You're assuming an editor of any sort is reading it. Lots of times copy is dumped onto a web producer's lap and they're told "hey, deal with it." I was a copy editor who had slotted a little before jumping to the web desk, so I had some experience — a lot of web producers are 24-year-olds with no experience, though. And no, managers don't always make themselves available.

I think the Post is better than most with 24/7 staffing on its "multiplatform desk," but still.

 

[Alma]

You're assuming an editor of any sort is reading it. Lots of times copy is dumped onto a web producer's lap and they're told "hey, deal with it." I was a copy editor who had slotted a little before jumping to the web desk, so I had some experience — a lot of web producers are 24-year-olds with no experience, though.

I'm assuming precisely what you're talking about. That approach won't work for her. It's a weird beat - not a bad one, in fact a good one, but a difficult one - and the social media world is ruthless. I've read her work for awhile and honestly it used to be better. At this point, she's so big and "online" - so many life details on accounts - that the actual work seems a byproduct of distraction.

 

[Mr. X]

Taylor Lorenz provides an explanation.

 

[JimmyHoward33]

Always someone else's fault with these sorts of people. They own nothing.

 

[Alma]

Always someone else's fault with these sorts of people. They own nothing.

I think it's just a very distracted person for whom doing the work at The Post may be many rungs down the list.

 

[Sports Barf]

The Marisa Ingemi of the Washington Post

 

[Mr. X]

I think it's just a very distracted person for whom doing the work at The Post may be many rungs down the list.

What are the top things on her list?

 

[Azrael]

Taylor Lorenz provides an explanation.

If you read this whole thread, she blames everyone but herself.

Very bad form.

But also a chain of bad practice. She's reckless and careless and inattentive and wants to be everywhere on every platform all at once. As Alma suggests, what she really needs is focus, and scrupulously careful editorial oversight from start to finish.

She throws a lot of sparks, but not much light or heat.

Still, if you can make Glenn Greenwald superduper angry, you're probably doing something right.

 

[Alma]

What are the top things on her list?

The social media feed. Taking photos of thermostats and whatnot.

Again, at this point, it's on The Post. Talented person, needs better leadership, less distraction, etc.

 

[Mr. X]

The social media feed. Taking photos of thermostats and whatnot.

I'd be most appreciative if y0u would supply the photo of the thermostat so I can know more about it.

 

[Azrael]

 

[Mngwa]

Is it possible that she is everything you say she is, but also that an editor did put that sentence in? We've all had editors put mistakes in the stories. If you say you haven't, you're lying.