Monthly Archives: January 2021

The National Association of Broadcasters is highlighting its support for local journalists as it takes notice of threats to the viability of the free press. In this blog post, the NAB outlines concerns about competition from big tech. “There’s no denying that big tech’s competitive power is dominating the... - MORE -

Results Broadcasting has established a $1,000 Education Debt Assistance Grant to help broadcasters pay off their student loans. This grant is available to individuals currently employed in Wisconsin broadcasting or related media. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be currently employed at a Wisconsin broadcast radio, television or related... - MORE -

The Society of Professional Journalists Foundation is receiving a gift of $185,000 from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to put a greater focus on journalism ethics. The goal is to rebuild trust with the public through a powerful commitment to ethics. “Journalism and truth have been under attack the past several years... - MORE -

If you’re pursuing a career in broadcasting, make sure you’re checking out the most popular resource on the WBA website: the job board. The job board is updated daily with openings from broadcasters across Wisconsin, including many positions in newsrooms. You can also post your resume for broadcasters to discover. ... - MORE -

A photojournalist who was on hand for the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol is going to speak during a session for Poynter this week.  Join Poynter senior faculty Joie Chen as she talks to Julio Cortez, a photographer with the Associated Press who covered the siege at the ... - MORE -

A resolution introduced Tuesday in the U.S. House of Representatives thanks journalists for their reporting during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol building. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17) and 42 House members, including Wisconsin House member Mark Pocan. You can read the resolution here ... - MORE -

At a time when trust in the media is running low, RTDNA is pointing out that local newsrooms continue to keep the trust of the local communities they cover: Local broadcast newsrooms remain among the most trusted sources of information, with fewer news consumers citing local news as a ... - MORE -

The journalists who were on the scene for the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol are talking about the experience. In particular, they’re telling Poynter about how the riotous crowd was treating journalists and an escalation of threats to members of the media. You can read about it here... - MORE -

Even veteran political reporters will need to prepare for next week’s unique inauguration. Poynter wrote today about how to guard your physical and mental health while covering the inauguration. You can read all about it here.... - MORE -

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has resources to share with journalists as they cover the challenges facing America right now. This is from the NAB’s blog: NAB is working to protect and defend broadcasters’ First Amendment rights as journalists and is providing resources on nab.org/journalism to help keep reporters ... - MORE -