Emily Leiker leaving

[MikeSU02]

From todays email newsletter.

Very nice letter.

Also, I'd like to point out, whoever has this role has to be able to podcast, be active on social media and write. And probably get paid peanuts and had to deliver subs. And prob deal with a bunch of keyboard warriors, including a lot of old men.

I liked Emily. She put out a ton of content. She was pretty good on podcasts and her understanding of pop culture is going to lend itself well down the road in her career.

She was hanging with Mirin Fader, who I think is arguably the best current sports writer (especially regarding basketball) in terms of storytelling (vs an analytical writer like Zach Lowe), at the National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Mirin works for The Ringer. I can see that an eventuality for Emily being at a place like The Ringer where she can balance football writing, pop culture knowledge and a propensity for podcasting in one shot.

Again, she put out a TON of content. For someone her age and for the short duration, she did a fantastic job.

It's also nice to see how warmly the team greeted her. It's always good to see evidence of what you already believe that people like Donna, etc are good people.

 

[Consigliere]

Totally agree. I have to believe profit margin dictates the hire for her position. My guess is that it will be a revolving door with entry level writers passing through.

It’s tough when we have two outstanding long term basketball writers. Given the challenging finances in the journalism industry in the digital age they likely cannot afford a strong, experienced writer.

 

[cayugacuse]

It’s tough when we have two outstanding long term basketball writers. Given the challenging finances in the journalism industry in the digital age they likely cannot afford a strong, experienced writer.

The PS has had a lot of good ones over the years. Sad that the CNY market can't support more experienced writers especially with Newhouse right here.

 

[Consigliere]

The PS has had a lot of good ones over the years. Sad that the CNY market can't support more experienced writers especially with Newhouse right here.

Tough to get people to pay for something they now think they are entitled to get for free. I’ve considered dropping my subscription but want to continue to support people like Mike and Donna.

I even pay my $3.99 a month to Axe even though most of his content is available elsewhere shortly after he releases to hi insiders.

 

[CuseLegacy]