Category Archives: News

LaPorte takes news director job in Seattle

Fox 6 (WITI-TV) Vice President of News John LaPorte is moving to Seattle to lead the newsroom at KIRO. LaPorte has been at Fox 6 for seven years and before that served as news director at WEAU-TV in Eau Claire and WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee. He has more than 30 years... - MORE -

Quick tips to freshen up your writing

Are you looking to up your writing game? No time to spend a few days at a conference? RTDNA just posted some writing tips from an expert: KUSA-TV investigative reporter Chris Vanderveen. Check them out here. One tip that’s important for all writers: “Understand that writing is an art... - MORE -

Believe in future of local news

There’s a lot of hope for the future of local broadcast news among news directors, based on this survey. The survey from RTDNA and Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University says local news directors, “cite continued high levels of trust in local news, even as trust in... - MORE -

Deadline coming soon for Jowett Fellowship for photographers

The deadline for a fellowship for photographers is coming June 1. The Rick Jowett Fellowship was established in 2017 by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation to support educational opportunities for photographers and videographers who work in media in Wisconsin. Recipients of the fellowship can use the grant for professional development... - MORE -