“Under the Desk News” creator V Spehar joins our podcast to talk content creation at the intersection of media, journalism and advocacy work.
TikToks, YouTube [videos] — they’re all basically short films. People are looking for the things they look for in any kind of media: a predictable universe; characters that they love; a story they can understand; and the rise and release that all types of theater and creativity give us.
V Spehar
“Under the Desk News” Creator & Host
Vitus “V” Spehar is a journalist and podcast host best known in the digital space as the host and creator of Under the Desk News. Considered a go-to source for daily and breaking news for millennials and Gen Z groups, Under the Desk News has amassed over 3 million loyal followers on TikTok and expanded into other content on other platforms. Spehar’s signature style of making complex issues accessible has made them a powerful advocate for union issues throughout their career, including during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical/Streaming strike.
In this episode, Spehar talks to SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland about their professional journey from the restaurant industry to digital journalism, their platform’s focus on workers’ rights and their approach to building a sustainable career in content creation while maintaining authenticity.
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