How to Write Satire About the Media While Working for the Media

Biting the Hand That Feeds You Clickbait

Critiquing your own industry requires walking a fine line. Here’s how to mock media without getting fired (probably).

Step 1: Generalize the Problems

“Some news outlets prioritize clicks over truth… moving on”

Step 2: Use “Industry Sources”

“A colleague at another company says… definitely not me”

Step 3: Blame the Audience

“We give people what they want – outrage and cat videos”

Advanced Techniques

1. The “Headline Generator”

“You won’t believe how media manipulates you! (See what I did there?)”

2. The “Both Sides”

“One side says facts, the other says alternative facts – we report, you despair”

3. The “Self-Reference”

“This article about bad journalism is itself bad journalism”

Conclusion

Media satire should be like their corrections – small, buried, and admitting nothing.