Three Madison TV stations led a successful effort to fight a defense motion in a homicide case to bar stations from livestreaming the proceedings. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, Wisconsin Newspaper Association, and Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council joined the motion arguing the media should be allowed to livestream the trial of Chandler Halderson, scheduled for… – MORE –
Poynter is offering journalists a two day session on covering jails and police reform. Check it out: This free workshop will help journalists more confidently cover America’s criminal justice system, from learning about COVID-19 inside jails to proposed changes in local policing. Accepted applicants can attend either online or in-person at Poynter’s waterfront campus in sunny… – MORE –
From our friends at the Radio Television Digital News Association: Applications for the Radio Television Digital News Foundation’s 2022 scholarship and fellowship program are now open! RTDNF plans to award nine scholarships this spring to talented college students interested in careers in radio, television or digital journalism. Applications are due Jan. 12. Click here for… – MORE –
Newsradio 620 WTMJ is excited to name Vince Vitrano, longtime morning news anchor at TMJ4 News, as the new host of “Wisconsin’s Morning News,” replacing Gene Mueller, who announced his retirement after 44 years in Milwaukee radio. Mueller will retire in February 2022 as Vitrano segues into the role. For Vitrano, the move to 620… – MORE –
Cronkite News Lab recently profiled the technology being used by Tegna to promote best practices in writing headlines and copy for the web. One highlighted innovation is the “story strength meter” which rates the quality of your story on numerous variables, like length, SEO, and related story links. This happens at the same time you’re… – MORE –
Wisconsin Public Radio’s (WPR) latest reporting fellows reflect a continuing commitment to providing opportunities for underrepresented and early career journalists. This year WPR is pleased to welcome Lee Ester News Fellow Diane Bezucha and Second Century News Fellow Christine Hatfield. Bezucha was a high school teacher in California and a photographer and educator in New… – MORE –
The RTDNA is pushing an effort to clarify the right to record the work of law enforcement officers. Here’s more from RTDNA Executive Director Dan Shelley: RTDNA’s ongoing effort to ensure all Americans, including all journalists, have an unambiguous right lawfully to record the activity of police moves to a new phase today. The U.S.… – MORE –
The Natural Resources Board, an all-volunteer body that guides policy for the Department of Natural Resources, is part of Wisconsin’s tradition of open government. The idea to empower volunteers — rather than politicians — was first proposed in the progressive era by leading conservationists, including Aldo Leopold, who understood that decisions about natural resources should… – MORE –
WBAY-TV News Director Matt Kummer is staying with Gray but moving to Knoxville, Tennessee to lead the newsroom at WVLT-TV/WBXX-TV. “After an amazing decade leading the WBAY-TV newsroom, I’m heading south,” Kummer wrote on social media. “Already memorizing the lyrics to Rocky Top!” Kummer started at WBAY-TV in 2011. Before that he was an executive… – MORE –
Madison TV station WISC-TV was recognized Wednesday by RTDNA during the 2021 Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala in New York City. WISC-TV was one of eight stations across the country to be recognized for overall excellence, the biggest prize in the competition. You can read more about the Murrow Awards here.
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