Category Archives: News

Tim Vetscher has been promoted to the position of news director at TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV) in Milwaukee. Vetscher joined the station in 2019 as editorial director. Before joining Scripps, he was a senior producer of in-depth and investigative reports for KSTP-TV in Minneapolis, where he won an Emmy in 2018 for... - MORE -

A young broadcaster with links to Wisconsin is seeking help after losing her job at Voice of America which has left her unable to work because of her visa status. Benazir Samad is from Pakistan and this NPR story explains her situation. She had been a lead multimedia journalist at... - MORE -

Anchor Amy Pflugshaupt announced Monday that she will be leaving NBC 15 (WMTV-TV) in Madison effective March 4. Pflugshaupt was at the station for six years and worked previously at WSAW-TV in Wausau, starting in 2007. “She’s worked so hard connecting with our viewers each night. I’m glad that she’ll... - MORE -

To keep each other safe, we’ve been asked to add barriers  —  distance and masks  —  to our face-to-face interaction. We also have videoconferencing to help overcome those barriers. Yet to this day, Republican leaders in the state Assembly are holding meetings without requiring attendees to wear masks or offering... - MORE -

Poynter is offering producers special training next month and applications are due a week from today. Check it out: Poynter Producer Project Online group seminar, March 1-25 Apply by Feb. 8 Making stories work involves more than just teases and live shots. This eight-session, four-week online seminar will help you... - MORE -

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 -