Category Archives: News

The onset of the COVID-19 crisis means journalists should be on the lookout for issues related to public access to government meetings and documents. Columbia Journalism Review wrote this week about examples of how the crisis has made it more difficult for journalists to do their jobs. If you run... - MORE -

RTDNA is out with more advice for journalists working under the pressure of the COVID-19 crisis, this time publishing an article from Katalina Deaven of the Center for Media Engagement. The article titled Trust and engagement tips for coronavirus coverage includes  an appeal for transparency. It’s a quick read that... - MORE -

COVID-19 is making it necessary to conduct more interviews remotely. If you’re new to remote interviews, RTDNA is providing an article with 15 tips to help you. The tips include ideas for replacing visuals in your TV stories.... - MORE -

WISN 12 and Marquette University Law School have canceled plans for two televised political debates between candidates in the April election because of rapidly changing developments in the COVID-19 situation. The debates for Milwaukee Mayor and Wisconsin Supreme Court have been cancelled out of an abundance of caution for the... - MORE -

Many journalists are working from home starting this week and it naturally has an affect on how newsrooms operate. Digiday published this article about the new normal facing media workers. Many newsrooms have made working from home mandatory to protect their workers from COVID-19. Stay safe.... - MORE -

COVID-19 is a source of stress for everyone, but journalists are feeling their own anxieties from covering the spread of this virus.  Poynter has compiled a list of nine things journalists can to to cope with the stress. Read about that here. Take time to take care of yourselves... - MORE -

Poynter is offering a daily newsletter to help journalists covering COVID-19. Sign up here. Stay safe. Stay healthy.... - MORE -

The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council released the following statement regarding open meetings at a time when residents are asked to practice social distancing: The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council supports the advice issued today by the State Justice Department regarding public meetings in the era of the coronavirus. The ... - MORE -

WITI-TV anchor Nicole Koglin is leaving the Milwaukee TV station after more than 15 years. “While it has been an absolute pleasure, and honor, to wake up Milwaukee for more than 15 years, it’s now time for me to be with my own family when they wake up and begin... - MORE -

Your WBA has gathered a list of resources for broadcasters related to COVID-19 that it will update continuously. The page includes information about preparing stations and employees, links to resources for newsrooms regarding coverage, links to critical information sources, and the NAB Coronavirus Response Tool Kit. The COVID-19 Resource page... - MORE -