I saw this posting from a Gannett station in Grand Rapids, MI. Take a read at this job posting and let me know what you think:
REQUIREMENTS: We are transforming our newsroom and need a Media Coordinator to help us distribute our news product on multiple platforms. The Media Coordinator is responsible for editing and writing stories for use on-air and online. The coordinator will work closely with broadcast and web- content producers to ensure our material is delivered efficiently. We are a non-linear newsroom. Knowledge of ENG / SNG technology is a plus. This is a position where you will hone all the skills needed to be successful in the newsroom of the future, including material management, writing, editing, shooting and working with advanced digital technology on various platforms.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Live shots and one man band
We know a lot of places are going to one man band but how many stations are expecting or are going to be having their people one man band live shots. I am hearing from people at several one man band stations across the country that there are enginers or some photographers on staff who do live shots. Apparently the liability of having a one man band live shot is a little too much. I remember doing a one man band live shot and it did not end up well. When you are in a hurry during a breaking news situation sometimes you can't think about all the safety measures you should be taking. Any comment?
One man band help
Ok, so we have to one man band. Let's talk about how to do it. If your company has bought smaller cameras you will better be able to do your job but it won't be easy.
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Monday, January 26, 2009
One Man Band in Atlanta
Some people have been saying that certain markets can't or won't go to one man band. Well take a look at this job post from WXIA TV:
Atlanta's Gannett owned NBC affiliate, WXIA-TV, and My Network TV, WATL-TV is looking for a great journalist who believes in aggressively searching for the truth...going after tough stories and getting action and solutions. If you are a journalist whose writing is memorable and can do more than live shots ---we are interested in hearing from you. This journalist will be required to write, shoot and edit most of his/her own stories for on air and online.
Three to five years television reporting experience preferred. Must have strong organizational,
communication, and writing skills. The ability to tell a complicated story simply and clearly on-air is essential, both in taped and live presentations. A strong understanding of reporting for various media outlets, including broadcast television and on-line is needed. College degree, preferably in journalism or communications, or equivalent work experience
is required. Must be able to work a variety of different schedules to accommodate changing needs of the Information Center.
WATL/WXIA-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status. We solicit your assistance on this opening and future possible openings... If you are a serious journalist who wants to do great journalism we encourage you to send link or DVD to ecrooke@wxia.gannett.com or mail to Ellen Crooke Vice President of News WXIA/ MYATL One Monroe Place Atlanta Georgia 30324.
Atlanta's Gannett owned NBC affiliate, WXIA-TV, and My Network TV, WATL-TV is looking for a great journalist who believes in aggressively searching for the truth...going after tough stories and getting action and solutions. If you are a journalist whose writing is memorable and can do more than live shots ---we are interested in hearing from you. This journalist will be required to write, shoot and edit most of his/her own stories for on air and online.
Three to five years television reporting experience preferred. Must have strong organizational,
communication, and writing skills. The ability to tell a complicated story simply and clearly on-air is essential, both in taped and live presentations. A strong understanding of reporting for various media outlets, including broadcast television and on-line is needed. College degree, preferably in journalism or communications, or equivalent work experience
is required. Must be able to work a variety of different schedules to accommodate changing needs of the Information Center.
WATL/WXIA-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status. We solicit your assistance on this opening and future possible openings... If you are a serious journalist who wants to do great journalism we encourage you to send link or DVD to ecrooke@wxia.gannett.com or mail to Ellen Crooke Vice President of News WXIA/ MYATL One Monroe Place Atlanta Georgia 30324.
One Man Band
Working as a television reporter for the past 16 years I have come to the realization that times are changing and we might as well change with them. If owners and stations really want to have one man bands then that is what is going to happen. I am going to start this blog basically to help people one man band or for one man bands to vent. There are lots of websites about people complaining but instead of complaining we might as well get with it and do what it takes to keep our job.
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