Emma Carew Grovum
Emma Carew Grovum is a journalist and technologist in New York City. As the founder of Kimbap Media, she coaches and consults with newsrooms on key strategy areas including leadership, product thinking, and diversity/equity/inclusion.
Emma’s work on Source
Projects
- Practical Tips for Improving Mental Health in the Newsroom
- SRCCON: How Not to Skew Data with Statistics
Articles by Emma
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Sincerely, Leaders of Color: It’s time to talk about the way we treat freelancers
Leaders in news organizations have a chance to change the way we treat independent journalists.
Posted onLeaders in news organizations have a chance to change the way we treat independent journalists.
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Sincerely, Leaders of Color: With love from a lonely place
Now’s the time to check in with leaders of color
Posted onNow’s the time to check in with leaders of color.
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Sincerely, Leaders of Color: We’d love to hear from you
We’re so proud of what we’ve shared so far. We want to know what’s helped you the most and what you need next
Posted onWe’re so proud of what we’ve shared so far. We want to know what’s helped you the most and what you need next.
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Sincerely, Leaders of Color: How to give your interns a leg up in their next job search
Not every internship is going to end with a job offer. Here are some ways you can give your interns a boost as they enter the jo
Posted onNot every internship is going to end with a job offer. Here’s how you can give your interns a boost as they enter the job market.
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Sincerely, Leaders of Color: Everyone can help close the wage gap for journalists of color
You don’t have to tell EVERYONE how much money you currently or have made in order to participate in salary transparency.
Posted onYou don’t have to tell EVERYONE how much money you currently or have made in order to participate in salary transparency.
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Sincerely, Leaders of Color: What we’ll do in 2022
It’s not enough for us to ask others for their commitments, without first making some of our own.
Posted onOver the next few weeks, you’ll see a series of guest columns that are a little different than our usual offering. As promised, we solicited and received commitments (not predictions) from journalism leaders. We’re excited to publish these thoughts and promises made by our fellow leaders, allies, and rebels — of all colors.
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Sincerely, Leaders of Color: We’re back and better than ever
Newsroom leaders: We want to hear what you’re *actually* going to do next year to help journalists of color thrive
Posted onWe’ve been funded for 2022! Newsroom leaders: We want to hear what you’re *actually* going to do next year to help journalists of color thrive.
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Sincerely, Leaders of Color: Lessons from SRCCON2021
Whisper networks, everyone needs help, what allyship means, and how there’s no universal answer to DEI
Posted onWhisper networks, everyone needs help, what allyship means, and how there’s no universal answer to DEI
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Sincerely, Leaders of Color: What white allies can do
We’re often asked by well-meaning white allies what they can do to support our work. Here’s just a few places to start.
Posted onWe’re often asked by well-meaning white allies what they can do to support our work. Here’s just a few places to start.
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Sincerely, Leaders of Color: Dear imposter syndrome…
Managers and leaders have a role in combating imposter syndrome
Posted onFor leaders, dealing with imposter syndrome means gently pushing our people into seeing their own success.
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Sincerely, Leaders of Color: To whom it may concern
We’re opening a space for and by leaders of color in newsrooms. You can help us.
Posted onSincerely, Leaders of Color is written for everyone in the journalism industry who cares about creating a more supportive environment for journalists of color to do their best work.
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How to Start Taking Digital Security More Seriously
Any journalist can be a target, no matter their role. It’s time to take more steps toward security.
Posted onA starter pack of ideas for increasing the security of your digital footprint.
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How to Be an Ally in the Newsroom
Anyone can be a better ally to their marginalized colleagues, starting right now.
Posted onStep outside your comfort zone, step up to support your friends and colleagues, and act boldly to advocate for inclusion.
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How to Diversify Your Newsroom, Starting Now
Emma Carew Grovum on taking steps toward an equitable and inclusive organization
Posted onEmma Carew Grovum’s action steps toward diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizational cultures.
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Five Years in News Nerd Careers
A state-of-the-community roundtable to celebrate Source’s anniversary
Posted onMarking our five-year anniversary with a community roundtable on what’s changed since we launched.
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A Guide to Overcoming Debilitating Personality Traits
Tips and advice from SRCCON 2017 on navigating social interactions and mental health at work
Posted onHow to navigate tricky social interaction and personality traits, with advice from SRCCON 2017.
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5 Things I Learned at AAJA’s iCON (and a Few Things I’m Still Considering)
A Report Back from a Clarifying Weekend
Posted onReflections on iCON, the Asian American Journalists Association’s event in Miami last month.