Comments on: Wanna be an Investigative Reporter? Scientology Wants YOU! http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/2009/11/10/scientology-wants-you/ News and insights about corrections and justice in the United States. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:22:30 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Scientology, Journalism and Money in a New Media World « Fresh Ground http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/2009/11/10/scientology-wants-you/comment-page-1/#comment-156 Scientology, Journalism and Money in a New Media World « Fresh Ground Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:30:04 +0000 http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/?p=1047#comment-156 [...] yes, the money, the journalists got theirs up front, by the way. When the jobs came open True/Slant pointed it out, and asked openly whether a journalist should take the gig, but ended with "work is work." [...] [...] yes, the money, the journalists got theirs up front, by the way. When the jobs came open True/Slant pointed it out, and asked openly whether a journalist should take the gig, but ended with "work is work." [...]

]]> By: More from investigative reporter who chose to work with ‘hostile’ Scientologists - Matt Stroud - The Prison Dilemma - True/Slant http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/2009/11/10/scientology-wants-you/comment-page-1/#comment-117 More from investigative reporter who chose to work with ‘hostile’ Scientologists - Matt Stroud - The Prison Dilemma - True/Slant Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:52:14 +0000 http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/?p=1047#comment-117 [...] November, I wrote a short post highlighting that the Church of Scientology had recently placed ads with JournalismJobs.com seeking investigative jour.... It seemed weird to me that an organization known for attempting to stifle anti-Scientology [...] [...] November, I wrote a short post highlighting that the Church of Scientology had recently placed ads with JournalismJobs.com seeking investigative jour…. It seemed weird to me that an organization known for attempting to stifle anti-Scientology [...]

]]> By: Tuesday Evening Edition 12/8/09 « Coney Media http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/2009/11/10/scientology-wants-you/comment-page-1/#comment-91 Tuesday Evening Edition 12/8/09 « Coney Media Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:08:36 +0000 http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/?p=1047#comment-91 [...] FROM THE DEVIL: “A job’s a job” — even if it’s that of an investigative reporter for the Church of Scientology, in Clearwater, Florida. [True Slant] Also: Poo! Winnie’s grandkids go to court to stop use [...] [...] FROM THE DEVIL: “A job’s a job” — even if it’s that of an investigative reporter for the Church of Scientology, in Clearwater, Florida. [True Slant] Also: Poo! Winnie’s grandkids go to court to stop use [...]

]]> By: Scholars and Rogues » Echoblowcation: Nota Bene #2009-41 http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/2009/11/10/scientology-wants-you/comment-page-1/#comment-89 Scholars and Rogues » Echoblowcation: Nota Bene #2009-41 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:27:24 +0000 http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/?p=1047#comment-89 [...] go beyond serving food and marijuana” … “Is it worth having Tom Cruise as your news editor?” … “The vast majority of the weapons the Taliban are using are more than 40 [...] [...] go beyond serving food and marijuana” … “Is it worth having Tom Cruise as your news editor?” … “The vast majority of the weapons the Taliban are using are more than 40 [...]

]]> By: Matt Stroud http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/2009/11/10/scientology-wants-you/comment-page-1/#comment-88 Matt Stroud Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:48:15 +0000 http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/?p=1047#comment-88 I'm not saying Flynt and Miscavige have the same approach to First Amendment issues and I'm certainly not arguing that an investigative journalism gig with the Church of Scientology wouldn't be extremely restrictive and maybe even impossible without catering completely to the strict demands of whatever attack jobs the Church might have in mind. I am however saying that, for an enterprising person who wants to write about Scientology from the inside, what better way to understand how the Church works? I’m not saying Flynt and Miscavige have the same approach to First Amendment issues and I’m certainly not arguing that an investigative journalism gig with the Church of Scientology wouldn’t be extremely restrictive and maybe even impossible without catering completely to the strict demands of whatever attack jobs the Church might have in mind.

I am however saying that, for an enterprising person who wants to write about Scientology from the inside, what better way to understand how the Church works?

]]> By: Steve Weinberg http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/2009/11/10/scientology-wants-you/comment-page-1/#comment-87 Steve Weinberg Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:15:52 +0000 http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/?p=1047#comment-87 Replying to Matt Stroud's question: Larry Flynt might be sleazy in many ways. But, as far as I know, he's not an avowed, active enemy of investigative reporting when it's aimed at him. So working as an investigative journalist for Flynt might be less objectionable than working for the Scientologists. On the other hand, if I learn that Flynt has sued and/or otherwise threatened the well being of journalists who look into his operations, then he deserves to be categorized with the Scientologists. Replying to Matt Stroud’s question: Larry Flynt might be sleazy in many ways. But, as far as I know, he’s not an avowed, active enemy of investigative reporting when it’s aimed at him. So working as an investigative journalist for Flynt might be less objectionable than working for the Scientologists. On the other hand, if I learn that Flynt has sued and/or otherwise threatened the well being of journalists who look into his operations, then he deserves to be categorized with the Scientologists.

]]> By: Matt Stroud http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/2009/11/10/scientology-wants-you/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Matt Stroud Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:04:12 +0000 http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/?p=1047#comment-86 I'm reminded of <a href="http://www.laweekly.com/2000-04-06/news/scenes-from-my-life-in-porn/" rel="nofollow">this LA Weekly story</a> by Evan Wright after he left his job as a Hustler editor. I imagine working for Larry Flynt might be slightly less treacherous than working for David Miscavige (and Tom Cruise?), but I wonder if the mere experience of receiving assignments and then submitting and editing copy through the Church of Scientology would generate anecdotal material worthy of an an after-the-fact story like Wright's. Thinking about it that way... would it still be unworthy of the risk? I’m reminded of this LA Weekly story by Evan Wright after he left his job as a Hustler editor. I imagine working for Larry Flynt might be slightly less treacherous than working for David Miscavige (and Tom Cruise?), but I wonder if the mere experience of receiving assignments and then submitting and editing copy through the Church of Scientology would generate anecdotal material worthy of an an after-the-fact story like Wright’s. Thinking about it that way… would it still be unworthy of the risk?

]]> By: Watchdog blog roundup for 11-12-09 | John Tedesco http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/2009/11/10/scientology-wants-you/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Watchdog blog roundup for 11-12-09 | John Tedesco Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:27:26 +0000 http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/?p=1047#comment-85 [...] True/Slant: Are you an investigative reporter? The Church of Scientology has a job for you. [...] [...] True/Slant: Are you an investigative reporter? The Church of Scientology has a job for you. [...]

]]> By: Steve Weinberg http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/2009/11/10/scientology-wants-you/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Steve Weinberg Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:01:49 +0000 http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/?p=1047#comment-84 Investigative journalists created their own organization in 1975. It is called Investigative Reporters and Editors (www.ire.org). I have been active since the beginning; from 1983-1990 I ran it day to day as executive director. Because I'm so deeply identified within the journalism world as an investigative journalist, I often receive requests for advice. Recently, an experienced investigative journalist who has found it difficult to conduct his work because of the economic downturn asked me if he should apply for the Scientologists' opening. I told him no, even though I like to see superb investigative reporting no matter who is funding it. More than any other existing organization that comes to mind, the Scientologists have been so hostile to outside journalists that I cannot see crossing the line to accept employment there. But I told my acquaintance that I'm speaking only for myself. After all, for some folks, work is indeed work, as the T/S posting by Matt Stroud says. Investigative journalists created their own organization in 1975. It is called Investigative Reporters and Editors (www.ire.org). I have been active since the beginning; from 1983-1990 I ran it day to day as executive director. Because I’m so deeply identified within the journalism world as an investigative journalist, I often receive requests for advice. Recently, an experienced investigative journalist who has found it difficult to conduct his work because of the economic downturn asked me if he should apply for the Scientologists’ opening. I told him no, even though I like to see superb investigative reporting no matter who is funding it. More than any other existing organization that comes to mind, the Scientologists have been so hostile to outside journalists that I cannot see crossing the line to accept employment there. But I told my acquaintance that I’m speaking only for myself. After all, for some folks, work is indeed work, as the T/S posting by Matt Stroud says.

]]> By: Tweets that mention Matt Stroud - The Prison Dilemma – Wanna be an Investigative Reporter? Scientology wants YOU! - True/Slant -- Topsy.com http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/2009/11/10/scientology-wants-you/comment-page-1/#comment-81 Tweets that mention Matt Stroud - The Prison Dilemma – Wanna be an Investigative Reporter? Scientology wants YOU! - True/Slant -- Topsy.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:41:55 +0000 http://trueslant.com/mattstroud/?p=1047#comment-81 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Mike Smith and Ian Spector, Archie McLean. Archie McLean said: Work for unemployed investigative journos? The Church of Scientology is hiring: http://bit.ly/2WR0DW [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Mike Smith and Ian Spector, Archie McLean. Archie McLean said: Work for unemployed investigative journos? The Church of Scientology is hiring: http://bit.ly/2WR0DW [...]

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