The #HireAJournalist Movement 🚨

The Scoop 🗞️

The #HireAJournalist movement on LinkedIn is like the newsroom’s answer to a survival kit — except instead of granola bars and flashlights, it’s packed with storytelling, strategy, and LinkedIn posts that slap.

Haddie Djemal gets the credit. She launched #HireAJournalist. She’s a seasoned correspondent who’s transitioned from broadcasting brilliance to entrepreneurial excellence, the initiative connects journalists with the corporate world. Djemal isn’t just redefining journalists’ career paths - she’s rebranding the whole profession.

Why should you care? Because journalists (YOU) are the Swiss Army knives of talent:

• Under deadline? They’ll MacGyver a story out of chaos.

• Need a fresh angle? They’ll pitch ten.

• Terrified of media training? They’ll turn you into a soundbite machine.

Haddie’s goal? To help businesses see that hiring a journalist isn’t just smart - it’s transformational. I’ve always said - hiring the right former news person is like hiring 10 people.

Rumor Has It 💬

Haddie tells lots of stories that inspire - here’s the summary.

• A former weekend anchor reportedly landed a gig as a Fortune 500 storytelling consultant. (Yes, storytelling is a job. No, it doesn’t involve campfires.)

• Word on the street: PR teams are loving ex-journos because they can turn jargon into magic faster than you can say “synergy.”

• Did someone say “pivot”? Journalists on LinkedIn are slaying with posts about their new careers. Turning news promotion into self-promotion (I approve).

The News Snooze 😴

Career shifts = mental gymnastics. Here’s how to chill.

• Unplug Strategically: Start your day without doomscrolling LinkedIn job updates.

• Manifest It: Write down three skills from your newsroom life you’re proud of. Those are your superpowers.

• Learn a New Trick: Try Canva or ChatGPT (but like, create custom GPTs and dive in deep) to boost your resume game. If journalists can learn TikTok dances, this is cake.

Beyond the Broadcast 💡

Want Out? Here’s Your Exit Plan:

1. Audit Your Skills: You’re a pro at communication, research, and creativity. Package that up!

2. Network Like a Boss: Slide into DMs like it’s your live shot at 6.

3. Tell Your Story: Share your journey on LinkedIn. Trust me, your post could spark a revolution. A reminder of Bernice Kearney who inspired another issue of Broken News.

The Sign-Off ✍️

Journalism isn’t just a job—it’s a superpower. Whether you’re pivoting to corporate life or crafting your next big byline, know this: the skills you’ve honed are invaluable.

If you’ve left the newsroom (or are plotting your escape), the #HireAJournalist movement is proof there’s a world out there that values what you bring to the table.

P.S.: What’s the weirdest post-news job you’ve heard about? Let us know for a future newsletter. Bonus points if it involves a llama. 🦙

Your new life outside the newsroom awaits. Just remember: you’ve got this.