Associate Professor of Practice & Innovation Director, UT-Austin School of Journalism & Media. Past: @statesman, @ajc. Now at @crit@newsie.social
Joined May 2007
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3 May 2024
MLS Team Roster Profiles came out earlier this week. The versions I saw were PDFs, so I made a little project to turn them into data. I used Pinpoint and R. Roster profiles and designations on two files. utdata.github.io/mls-roster-…
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4 Mar 2024
Going to #NICAR24? There are still seats available in my Upping your Excel Game class Friday afternoon. Pre-reg/extra fee but soooo worth it! I've been teaching this for almost 20 years & it never fails to blow people away. schedules.ire.org/nicar-2024…
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Christian McDonald retweeted
14 Nov 2023
Interested in working in digital media and content creation? We are hiring an assistant content director for Spring 2024 who will learn how to upload and manage our site, audience engagement, and more!
Fill out the application here⬇️
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Christian McDonald retweeted
14 Nov 2023
You'll work with me AND learn so many skills that apply to all digital media jobs! MIG has so many opportunities, resources and staffers that are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Go apply!!
(plus it's a paid position)
14 Nov 2023
Interested in working in digital media and content creation? We are hiring an assistant content director for Spring 2024 who will learn how to upload and manage our site, audience engagement, and more!
Fill out the application here⬇️
forms.gle/p8hnXVB774NfaQFG6
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27 Oct 2023
1989 (Taylor's Version) is officially out in the world AND so is the first episode of MIG's new podcast Data Dives!
Join podcast host @_carolynparmer as she dives into the numbers behind Swift's success🎙️
Listen here: pod.link/1518866635/episode/…
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Christian McDonald retweeted
27 Oct 2023
After you give it a listen, fill out this survey and let us know your thoughts on our very first episode!
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30 Aug 2023
1/ SHORT 🧵
Texas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial is scheduled to start Tuesday. Here are some must-follow reporters, many of whom have covered Paxton, the AG's office and this particular case, for years.
Cc @statesman @HoustonChron @TexasTribune @dallasnews @KUT
#txlege
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Christian McDonald retweeted
30 Aug 2023
It's official...Welcome our two Community Impact Fellows for Fall 2023: @alymrms and @maria_probert1
It's sure to be an exciting (and innovative) semester, and we can't wait to see all their accomplishments!
Stay updated with our fellows through the link in our bio🔍💻
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6 Jul 2023
Awesome @ceciliagarzella!
6 Jul 2023
Common backyard birds are massively underrated. They’re also in decline.
Search through our database to see the top 10 birds in your state.
🐦 My first for @USATODAY 🐦
bit.ly/44aL3QL
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22 Jun 2023
📚🧡Get ready to explore a whole new world with Episode two of 'Lady Bird'! After leaving home for college, Lady Bird moves to Austin and begins to discover herself. pod.link/ladybird
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Christian McDonald retweeted
20 Jun 2023
If you want to learn more about this fellowship, check out the recording of a webinar I hosted last week: centerforhealthjournalism.or…
19 Jun 2023
Our Data Fellowship is open for applications! Apply by July 17. Fellows receive training on data acquisition, cleaning, analysis and visualization led by some of the nation's most skilled data reporters and journalism practitioners. Learn more: ow.ly/o9C550OS0V0
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14 Jun 2023
If you are a health reporter looking to ramp up your data skills, check out the @ReportingHealth data fellowship. One of the senior fellows @MaryJoWebster is hosting a webinar tomorrow if you want to learn more. centerforhealthjournalism.or…
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14 Jun 2023
If you are looking for the fellowship application, you can find it here: centerforhealthjournalism.or…
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14 Jun 2023
I'm excited to serve as a senior fellow this coming year. This will be my third time, and it is so rewarding to help fellow journalists do such great work.
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13 Jun 2023
NEW: Coming back to Texas A&M to lead the new journalism program is Dr. Kathleen McElroy '81, a longtime NYT editor and recently director of UT's journalism school. (Also was a student @TheBattOnline staffer!) WELCOME BACK to Aggieland, Kathleen!! today.tamu.edu/2023/06/13/ag…
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