Media Insider: Police Raid Australian Public Broadcaster, Americans Weigh in on Fake News, Newsweek Upheaval Continues
ICYMI. Headlines from the Chicago Tribune and Associate Press are among the 5 top media stories you need on your radar this week.
Media Insider: CBS Launches Sports News Network, LittleThings Shuts Down, Facebook Dominates the News
ICYMI. 5 top media stories you need on your radar this week.
Media Insider: The Atlantic Taps Into Archives, HuffPo Launches Teen Newsletter, FAMU Launches 24-Hour Black News Network
Welcome to Media Insider, PR Newswire’s round-up of media stories from the week. NIEMANLAB | LAURA HAZARD OWN The Atlantic Brings Readers Into Its Archives With Timelines Based On Their Birthdays The Atlantic launched “The Atlantic Life Timeline” to celebrate its 160-year anniversary. The feature will let readers explore original content published by The Atlantic staff,…
Nowhere to Hide: TV Journalists Face the Pressure of Cosmetic Procedures
They say the camera doesn’t lie. It used to be that plain, ol’ high-definition television would provide enough pressure for some TV journalists and media personalities to fine-tune trouble spots. But new ultra, HD 4K technology with its 8.2 million pixels already has some people thinking. “Today’s electronics show everything and as the ability of…
Career Crossroads: Why A TV Producer Went from Behind the Scenes to On the Scene
Journalism jobs are hard to come by. The highly competitive market, which showed signs of recovery since 2009, stalled the past two years, according to the University of Georgia’s annual Survey of Journalists and Mass Communications Graduates. Landing a news job in front of the camera is even tougher now that there are fewer positions…
Career Crossroads: 5 Tips for TV Reporters on Hiring an Agent
You have the look and experience, and you’re ready to move to a larger news market. But there are hundreds — maybe thousands — vying for a limited number of reporting spots and even fewer anchor openings at television stations nationwide. How do you get noticed? What can you do to stand out and ultimately…
Neutral vs. Regional Accents On-Air: How to Decide What Works Best for You
The issue of whether or not a neutral accent works best in Spanish-language media is an ongoing debate. Although brands usually opt for a neutral voice-over narration for campaigns in hopes of reaching a broader audience, Spanish-language TV and radio are much more strategic. While some journalists believe a neutral accent opens up more job…
