For a number of “capital J” journalists, the thought of promoting a story makes them uneasy. But this veteran Emmy-winning investigative TV reporter says the two can work together quite nicely with no one compromising any values. Read her thoughts here. Posted by Tim Morrissey
Newsroom leaders at WDBJ-TV in Virginia faced a set of circumstances never before encountered in any TV newsroom when one of their reporters and her photographer were attacked and killed by a gunman, while they were doing a live shot on their station’s morning news program. Read the interesting article about the decisions they made… – MORE –
This conference, EIJ15 for short, is a great annual gathering of movers and shakers in journalism. It starts today, and this article from the RTDNA describes this year’s event and includes a link for multiple daily updates all weekend. Posted by Tim Morrissey
No, it’s not WITI-TV/Milwaukee’s first Murrow award. But the lengths to which the Fox 6 news staff went in covering oil companies and railroads is certainly award-worthy. Read a brief article about it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey
Here is the final installment in an RTDNA series regarding the increasing use of smart phones as ENG cameras. Well worth the few minutes it takes to read. Posted by Tim Morrissey
Did you know the iPhone and a number of Android phones record 720p video? Info about that, and more, in this article. Posted by Tim Morrissey
Three of the most powerful industry organizations have combined to establish a memorial fund for the families of the TV news crew killed while on a live-shot last week. Posted by Tim Morrissey
A lot of broadcasters are sharing this great, short essay about the murder of a TV news crew in Virginia yesterday. It’s a piece that anyone who’s ever done a live-shot on TV – or works in the TV news business – will reflect on, and understand the great truths Jaye Watson tells in her… – MORE –
Here’s an update from RTDNA on the news crew shooting. Posted by Tim Morrissey
This is from Poynter. Posted by Tim Morrissey
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