FeaturedJune 16 2019

Shooters getting less publicity

Have you noticed that the media is not naming mass shooters as much as they used to? It’s something the public asked for and seems to be getting it now. It takes away the notoriety that shooters would often enjoy after committing their crimes. This article from Poynter examines the... - MORE -

Checklist will help you remember key advice

When you’re in the trenches trying to turn one or more stories everyday, it can be easy to forget some of the sage advice you once got as a young journalist. Here’s a list of tips that you might want to print out and check up on every few months.... - MORE -

Journalists shouldn’t take on trauma without help

Broadcast journalists take on more stress from trauma than they might realize, but its important that they don’t process the trauma without help. This article explains how healing from trauma and stress begins with awareness. Read the article to learn more, and if you’re still interested, consider going to Excellence ... - MORE -

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Interacting With Police At Crime and Emergency Scenes

Here are some great words of advice about how to conduct yourself as a reporter at a crime or emergency scene from Joel DeSpain. Before he became the Public Information Officer (PIO) for the Madison Police Department, DeSpain was a veteran multi-award-winning TV news reporter. He is a frequent guest... - MORE -

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