Saeed Ahmed

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AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.

The Associated Press wins reinstatement to White House events.
“Under the 1st Amendment, if the Government opens its doors to some journalists …it cannot then shut those doors to other journalists because of their viewpoints.”
apnews.com/article/trum...

AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech The Associated Press is suing three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events.

The AP has filed suit to defend its independence from govt. control: “The Constitution does not allow the government to control speech. Allowing such government control and retaliation to stand is a threat to every American’s freedom." apnews.com/article/ap-l...

Helping w/ the digital transformation at the AP has been fun & fulfilling.
In 2024:
- we grew our traffic to @apnews.com 37% YoY
- 76% of users were new
- SimilarWeb ranked us the 4th fastest growing site in the world.

If you aren't on @apnews.com, come check us out.

Photographic proof that this dog LOOOVES snow! ❄️🌨️☃️

Spotted outside a plant shop in Jersey City.

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This is a NY-based role. The salary range is $120K-$130K plus bonus. Application deadline: Jan 10, 2025

If you have questions, reach out.

careers.ap.org/job/New-York...

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▪️ You're someone with a track record of growing audiences on digital platforms
▪️Your producing, editing and coordinating abilities are top-notch.
▪️ You relish dreaming up initiatives with product, revenue and technology teams.

Please share with your networks

🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨

Deputy director of digital and social video, APNews.com

In this very critical role, you'll manage a global team of video creators and curators.

careers.ap.org/job/New-York...

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Today’s Washington Post crossword puzzle is sending you a clear message: @apnews.com is your source for trustworthy journalism.

(4/4) Design intern (NY or DC)
- Are you great at creating interactives, infographics and animations to visualize news stories? If so, apply.
– We’ll pair you with a mentor and you’ll leave with a ton of work samples to help land your dream full-time job.
careers.ap.org/job/New-York...

(3/4) Social video intern (London)
- Perfect for someone who lives and breathes YouTube, TikTok and Instagram – because you’ll be creating and curating content for them
– It's a big plus if you’re comfortable going on camera.

careers.ap.org/job/London-P...

(2/4) Weekend engagement editor (Anywhere in the US)
– ‘Engagement editor’ is our catchall phrase for those who deal with social, homepage curators, SEO.
– The range for this Thu-Mon role is $52K - $83K.

careers.ap.org/job/Newspers...

Pls share

🚨Job (and internships) alert🚨
If you’re an early-career journalist, or someone still in school, we have some great opportunities (one full-time, and a couple of internships)

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Homeward bound ✈️🇧🇩🥹

Why was I making that face? 🤷🏽‍♂️

Top news sites collectively received fewer visits on Tuesday and Wednesday of the 2024 US election than they did on those days in 2020. The exception? APNews.com 💪🏾

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My X follower count vs Bluesky follower count.
Hoo boy, long way to go. 🤞🏾

Excited for the launch on Monday of the AP’s weekly politics newsletter, Ground Game. What makes ours different? For one thing we have a presence in all 50 states. For another, we are *the* go-to source for election calls.
I hope you sign up: tinyurl.com/APGroundGame

Pity the turkey. #saeedoodle

Today’s Morning Wire, where we asked readers what they’re thankful for, warmed my ❤️
If you aren’t subscribed to the newsletter yet, change that. tinyurl.com/APNewsletters.

Trailer for the documentary “20 Days in Mariupol”

In the early days of the Russia-Ukraine war as troops advanced into Mariupol, AP’s Mstyslav Chernov stayed behind — among the last international journos.
His harrowing doc “20 Days in Mariupol” premieres on PBS tonight. It’s a powerful testament to the bravery of those who bring history to light

Andre 3000’s first new album in 17 years is a collection of improvised instrumentals on a flute — and the song titles are something else!! 🤣

Every election night since 1848, the AP has tallied millions of ballots and determined who won.
This is my first time watching it all happen in real-time and in person -- and it's fascinating.
You can read about it here: apnews.com/article/2022...
... and follow our coverage on APNews.com

Wait, is that guy playing a LEAF as a flute? Why, yes he is!
(The whole performance is 🔥)

https://youtu.be/a7V9bUwc4cU

I’m fascinated — and always impressed — by the way an organization’s ideals are reflected in their job descriptions. I found this one line from Vox especially noteworthy.

This makes me happy 🙌🏾
APNews is the second fastest-growing news site in the world.
https://pressgazette.co.uk/media-audience-and-business-data/media_metrics/most-popular-websites-news-world-monthly-2/

Basically, I’m going to keep posting the same content on BlueSky, Threads and X — until we all land on one platform.

Beach reads don’t get better than this.
Yes, it’s another book with an unreliable, unlikable, pill-popping, alcoholic, delusional narrator. But boy, is it entertaining. And that’s never a word you use for a story about stalking.

This is a spectacular insult a la “Bless his heart” 😭