With the motto, Getting the story is a story in itself, the Times' new product, Insider, gives readers what the newspaper claims is an “unprecedented” look inside The New York Times.
Readers will find stories on how a story comes together, through the eyes of reporters, photographers and designers.
Not only stories, but also events. Subscribers may get invited to live events featuring Times journalists and also newsmakers. And for book lovers, Insider offers a library of over 120+ free e-books curated by Times editors.
Insider is free for the first 8 weeks, then $8 a month thereafter.
I am trying out Insider and found many of the stories quite interesting. Among my favorite stories:
ASK THE TIMES
Is it True Donald Trump Cannot Win the Presidency?
Upshot editor David Leonhardt responds to a reader’s question.
Panel: Inside The Times’s Editorial Page
When Death Comes, and the Obituary Quickly Follows
The Times obituary department scrambles to provide sweeping biographies on a moment’s notice for web and mobile readers.
What Is Going On on Mars? Notes From a Times Science Reporter:
The science writer Kenneth Chang, The Times’s de facto Mars reporter, chats about how he works his beat and about recent news from Mars.
There has always been a fascination with readers about the behind the scenes of newspapers and how they are produced. What better title than the Times to take us behind those doors and allow us a peek into the world of journalism?
Tow Center Conference: Journalism & Silicon Valley
Happy to be part of the Fall 2015 Conference at the Tow Center for Digital Journalism, Columbia University, School of Journalism.
The Conference, titled Journalism & Silicon Valley, will be November 12, from 9:30 to 5:30 pm.
Go here for more details:
http://towcenter.org/fall-2015-conference-journalism-silicon-valley/