Category Archives: News

Starting out in the broadcast journalism field is tough. Many smaller markets employ a “sink-or-swim” mentality due to small staff size which can leave many young reporters floundering. Questions like these often go un-answered: Where can I look for story ideas? What stories can I pitch about (x) topic? Where... - MORE -

WBAY-TV anchor Kevin Rompa announced his retirement Friday after 32 years on the air in the Green Bay market. “I arrived here back in 1989 to become Green Bay’s very first morning show anchor and I never left. In fact, in the 32 years I’ve been here, I’ve never even... - MORE -

People are relying on local media to give them good information about the COVID-19 vaccine. RTDNA is helping with a list of dos and don’ts in your vaccine coverage. Check it out here.... - MORE -

Go out to eat with someone who has worked as a server, and you’re almost certain to hear what the person waiting on your table should be doing better. Show off your DIY home improvement project to your friend who is a general contractor, and you can bet that friend... - MORE -

From our friends at Poynter: The Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship is a year-long dynamic experiential fellowship that blends educational opportunities with work experience to accelerate your career in journalism. As a fellow, you’ll have the opportunity to find placement as a paid, full-time journalist at a participating news outlet... - MORE -

The RTDNA is offering a session on Feb. 25 about social media ethics: As the RTDNA Code of Ethics states clearly, our guiding principles are governed by Truth and Accuracy in reporting above all else. This dedication extends out from on air reporting and digital news platforms to social media ... - MORE -

If it’s been awhile since you freshened up your toolbox with new journalism tools and resources, Poynter is offering 50 ideas for you to consider. You can check them out here.... - MORE -

Social media comes with benefits and drawbacks for journalists. It’s a strong tool for reaching a wider audience, but it an also be used as a tool for spreading misinformation. RTDNA is tackling the increasingly sticky issue of how much journalists should be using social media. You can check that... - MORE -

A Milwaukee PBS collaboration supported by Frontline combined the strengths of broadcast and print journalism to produce a two-episode documentary about Wisconsin’s changing rural economy. Read more about it here.... - MORE -