Naturally, there’s a lot of news that journalists can find online. A lot of people are interacting there, and where people interact, news is always a possibility.
But do you know how to find these online communities and get news from them?
This article from Poynter explains how reporters can find online sources.
WISC-TV in Madison is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its news website.
Channel3000.com went online July 13, 1998 after its digital project called “In Touch,” which was Madison’s first television website.
The station partnered with Internet Broadcasting Systems to launch Channel 3000. IBS is now a part of Nexstar-owned Lakana.
Channel 3000 now also includes Madison Magazine, which is also owned by Morgan Murphy Media.
“As we appreciate the past achievements of Channel 3000 today our commitment is to look to the future and deliver content to our audience that is relevant and local on a daily basis for decades to come,” said Elizabeth Murphy Burns, President and CEO of Morgan Murphy Media.
A pair of researchers set out to find ways to improve journalism. They worked with 54 newsrooms in nine countries and came up with nine ideas.
On idea, for example, is “From problem to solution,” which suggests that the audience is interested in constructive journalism that suggests solutions after uncovering problems.
Check out the full list here. What do you think of these ideas?
The recent deadly shooting at the Capital Gazette in Maryland is the latest example of newsroom violence in the U.S., but an anchor is now speaking out about how her newsroom handled a shooting that claimed the lives of two TV journalists on Aug. 26, 2015 in Virginia.
Kimberly McBroom was on the air when the shooting happened.
My mantra was, ‘I’m doing this for my friends because if it had been me, they would have done it for me. They would have stood up. They would have spoken about me.’
Journalists are taking to Twitter today to talk about the jobs they had before they got into journalism. Check out a few:
My jobs before journalism:
*Babysitter
*Camp counselor @VHParkDistrict
*Golf cart attendant @whitedeer
*Hostess at McCarthy’s Pub
*Intern for @KIDScharity
*Intern for @ConanOBrien
*Intern for @Z965WAZY
*Intern for @WLFI https://t.co/8RseUW0uIk— Meredith Barack (@MeredithBarack) July 11, 2018
My jobs before journalism:
– vineyard crew / helper at winery
– crew member at Taco Bell
– produce clerk at grocery store
– ad sales for direct mailer
– sales associate at Macy’s https://t.co/VT8oYLs946
— Brandi Smith (@BrandiKHOU) July 11, 2018
My jobs before journalism:
Bus driver/fuel station ops/rental car washer
Ski instructor
Snow removal/tree cutter/landscaper
Broadcasting Student
Ski industry pro
Seiko sales
WATA 1450am DJ
Hotel Staff
Comm Student
Projectionist
K-Mart
H-T
Frozen yogurt pro
& others https://t.co/m2LC2Up3fU
— John Sparks (@JohnSparksWBTV) July 10, 2018
You can find a lot more here.
WKOW Wake Up Wisconsin Anchor Dani Maxwell has been promoted to Content Manager for the WKOW newsroom. In this senior newsroom management position she will guide overall direction and coverage decisions of the newsroom.
“I have absolutely loved working on Wake Up Wisconsin the past six plus years and am very excited about my expanded role at WKOW 27 News,” Maxwell said.
Dani Maxwell
Maxwell’s promotion means she will transition off the morning show, although she will still produce special coverage for the morning program. Because of this transition, WKOW also announces Weekend Morning anchor Nick Buffo will take over weekday duties alongside Rebecca Ribley on a permanent basis beginning July 16.
“Nick is an outstanding journalist and a great team member,” said Ed Reams, WKOW News Director. “Our viewers are already familiar with Nick’s great work.”
Nick Buffo
Maxwell has been with WKOW since January 2012, but she has been with Quincy Media, WKOW’s parent company, since December 2001. Maxwell was an evening anchor and Content Manager with WREX in Rockford, Illinois before joining WKOW.
Buffo has been with WKOW for more than two years and has spent the last year as part of the successful state-wide broadcast Wake Up Wisconsin Weekend. Buffo is a 2016 graduate of DePaul University in Chicago. He grew up in the Chicago area and is excited to continue to remain in the Upper Midwest region.
Having a rough say in the newsroom? It could be worse, as this blooper reel demonstrates.
If you work in a newsroom, there’s a good chance some of your co-workers are also good friends.
This article from Poynter points out that the bonds forged in newsrooms often last long after journalists leave the newsroom.
Does this ring true for you? Is this phenomenon unique to newsrooms?
WISN-TV morning anchor Andy Choi is leaving television broadcasting.
Choi is moving home to Schaumburg, Illinois to be closer to his family. He will be Public Relations Manager for Verizon in the Great Lakes Region.
He said he’s leaving television with “a tremendous sense of humility, purpose, and gratitude.” … Read More
Whether you’re new to the newsroom or are a veteran looking for a fresh perspective, to can be helpful to look to those who have been recognized for good work.
In this case, we’re talking about award winners.
RTDNA recently drew attention to attributes that their 2018 Murrow Award winners have in common. They cite some specific examples from among their award winners.
If you like to find your inspiration a little closer to home, you can also check out the most recent WBA Award winners. Most of the winning entries are available here for viewing or listening.
Has an award winning news story ever inspired your work?
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