Category Archives: News

Thompson-Gee joins CBS 58 morning show

Meteorologist Justin Thompson-Gee is joining the CBS 58 Morning News team. Thompson-Gee had previously served as meteorologist for the weekend editions of the CBS 58 News. Justin came to CBS 58 in 2015 as a freelance meteorologist and was promoted to the weekend position a few months later. “I am... - MORE -

SPJ Madison hosts journalism ‘Trivia Night’

Join area journalists and supporters for SPJ Madison’s second annual journalism-themed trivia night next month. The event will be held on Thursday, May 9 at Coopers Tavern, 20 W. Mifflin St. on the second floor. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the competition beginning at 7 p.m. Newsrooms and friends... - MORE -

Free data training available

Applications are now open for small and midsize newsrooms in the U.S. to receive free data training from Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) in partnership with the Google News Initiative. Newsrooms selected to participate in the Data in Local Newsrooms Training Program will receive two days of in-house IRE... - MORE -

Wisconsin stations pick up 22 regional Murrow awards

Six Wisconsin TV stations and three Wisconsin radio stations this week collectively won 22 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. The awards are given out by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). Award recipients demonstrate the spirit of excellence that Edward R. Murrow set as a standard for the... - MORE -

Keep your newsroom updated on Amber Alerts, other state-issued notifications

When an Amber Alert or Silver Alert is issued or canceled in our state, the Wisconsin Department of Justice provides notice to broadcasters and other interested parties via its Wisconsin Crime Alert Network. Alerts are issued primarily via email. Your newsroom is hopefully receiving these notices from the state. WBA... - MORE -

Networking key to working in news

Veterans in broadcasting will tell you that networking is important when it comes to getting your first job, and any jobs you might take after that. An article from RTDNA is providing some networking tips to those just coming into the news business. One key takeaway: “Your degree is not... - MORE -

Arp among others honored for promoting open government

Kyle Geissler, Andy Hall, Jessica Arp, Tom Bier, and Michelle Vetterkind

Jessica Arp, the assistant news director and chief political reporter for WISC-TV and Channel3000.com, was honored Tuesday night as the 2019 recipient of the Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award. The award recognizes an individual’s extraordinary contributions to open government or investigative journalism in Wisconsin and was a highlight of the ninth... - MORE -

Every day is WBA Awards season

If you’re part of a newsroom that’s participating in the WBA Awards for Excellence, you’re no doubt excited to come to the WBA Awards Gala on May 4 at the Madison Marriott West. But are you thinking yet about next year’s awards? You should be. It’s difficult to think about... - MORE -

Wisconsin stations bring home 90 Eric Sevareid Awards

Midwest Broadcast Journalism Association

Wisconsin radio and TV stations brought home 90 Eric Sevareid Awards from the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association convention this past weekend. The 90 awards were spread out among 15 stations in Wisconsin: UWM Radio 5 WBAY-TV 6 WBKT-TV 3 WEAU-TV 4 WHWC 3 Wisconsin Public Radio 7 Wisconsin Public Television... - MORE -

Watch a journalism movie this weekend

What journalist doesn’t appreciate a good journalism movie? There are a lot to choose from. Poynter is sharing its top 25 in this website post. You might find that there are some on the list you haven’t even heard of 🙂... - MORE -

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