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Thursday, August 6
Tuesday, July 28
CBS Taps Into One-Man Band Reporter in Afghanistan
Now one of the networks is tapping into the one-man band model.
Read more from the New York Observer.
CBS News Hires Digital One-Person Band Journalist to Be Based in Afghanistan
By Felix Gillette/NY OBSERVER
CBS News executives announced today that they have hired Mandy Clark, a former video journalist for Voice of America News, as the network's digital journalist to be stationed in Afghanistan.
Back in April, we wrote about various news organizations shifting their resources overseas from Baghdad to Afghanistan. At the time, Paul Friedman, a senior vice president for CBS News, told us that the previous fall, CBS had engaged in discussions with other networks, including NBC News, about the possibility of opening a joint facility in Kabul.
“We have all known for months that the focus was shifting from Iraq to Afghanistan,” said Mr. Friedman at the time. “We’ve all budgeted for it, and we’re all trying to figure out how best to get it done.”
Stationing a nimble, digital journalist—or so-called one-man band—in Afghanistan will no doubt help the network better cover the region in the months ahead.
At the same time, the move provides further evidence that the broadcast news divisions are undergoing a major shift in how they cover news overseas. Out: large, permanent bureaus. In: digital journalists armed with laptops and small cameras, who can report, shoot and edit their own video, while moving in and out of regions quickly.
“The old model no longer applies,” Mr. Friedman told us back in January. “You do not need a massive infrastructure, as long as you can mobilize people quickly when the story develops.”
To date, ABC News has been the most aggressive at investing in the new model. In October 2007, the news network announced that it was hiring seven digital journalists to report for the network overseas. The program has since expanded.
With the hiring of Ms. Clark, CBS News would appear to be exploring a similar model. "Mandy has done great work from the field in all conditions and we are pleased that she is joining CBS News,” said Mr. Friedman in today's release. “Mandy is intrepid and her wealth of experience reporting from the Middle East, Central Asia and elsewhere and her adroit use of technology, make her a terrific addition.”
Read more from the New York Observer.
CBS News Hires Digital One-Person Band Journalist to Be Based in Afghanistan
By Felix Gillette/NY OBSERVER
CBS News executives announced today that they have hired Mandy Clark, a former video journalist for Voice of America News, as the network's digital journalist to be stationed in Afghanistan.
Back in April, we wrote about various news organizations shifting their resources overseas from Baghdad to Afghanistan. At the time, Paul Friedman, a senior vice president for CBS News, told us that the previous fall, CBS had engaged in discussions with other networks, including NBC News, about the possibility of opening a joint facility in Kabul.“We have all known for months that the focus was shifting from Iraq to Afghanistan,” said Mr. Friedman at the time. “We’ve all budgeted for it, and we’re all trying to figure out how best to get it done.”
Stationing a nimble, digital journalist—or so-called one-man band—in Afghanistan will no doubt help the network better cover the region in the months ahead.
At the same time, the move provides further evidence that the broadcast news divisions are undergoing a major shift in how they cover news overseas. Out: large, permanent bureaus. In: digital journalists armed with laptops and small cameras, who can report, shoot and edit their own video, while moving in and out of regions quickly.
“The old model no longer applies,” Mr. Friedman told us back in January. “You do not need a massive infrastructure, as long as you can mobilize people quickly when the story develops.”
To date, ABC News has been the most aggressive at investing in the new model. In October 2007, the news network announced that it was hiring seven digital journalists to report for the network overseas. The program has since expanded.
With the hiring of Ms. Clark, CBS News would appear to be exploring a similar model. "Mandy has done great work from the field in all conditions and we are pleased that she is joining CBS News,” said Mr. Friedman in today's release. “Mandy is intrepid and her wealth of experience reporting from the Middle East, Central Asia and elsewhere and her adroit use of technology, make her a terrific addition.”
Thursday, July 23
Props and Lameness in TV Storytelling
Jeremiah Patterson tipped me off tho this story on YouTube from a Cleveland station. Perhaps I'm being too critical and see consultant fingerprints everywhere in newscasts, stories, etc. However, I witnessed consultants bringing in prop ideas like this when I worked for a certain network affiliate during a certain time before a sweeps period.
Lame props really smack of an idea from these alleged experts. The so-called consultants (ex-news directors and managers playing a scam of recycling themselves as experts until they can worm back into another newsroom) come in with gimmicks and schtick.
It wouldn't surprise me if a outside research firm cashed a big check after they presented so called data and expertise to station management & reporters claiming the use props to "force" walking and talking stand ups and contrived video would engage the viewers. Use props to make a point, demonstrate but don't distract or make it hokey.
So you don't have video of the bear? Does that justify the lame cardboard stunt?
Lame props really smack of an idea from these alleged experts. The so-called consultants (ex-news directors and managers playing a scam of recycling themselves as experts until they can worm back into another newsroom) come in with gimmicks and schtick.
It wouldn't surprise me if a outside research firm cashed a big check after they presented so called data and expertise to station management & reporters claiming the use props to "force" walking and talking stand ups and contrived video would engage the viewers. Use props to make a point, demonstrate but don't distract or make it hokey.
So you don't have video of the bear? Does that justify the lame cardboard stunt?
Thursday, June 11
Saturday, May 9
Tuesday, April 28
BEA @ NAB 2009
I participated in two panels at the Broadcast Education Association at NAB in Vegas. The first was the Student Aircheck presentation. The second was a panel discussing the issue of certifying or licensing journalists. The RTNDA @ NAB Career Day brought in lots of college students, but few news directors. Lots of companies were on hand recruiting for internships, but few for jobs.
Thursday, March 12
What's in a song?
With BSG about to end, the producers injected a version of "All Along The Watchtower" to set the tragic tone and direction of the story. Wow-- what a different version of the song versus Hendrix or Dylan. I even recall DMB doing a version a few years back. An interesting, foreshadowing twist using this song in the final episodes.
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Thursday, February 26
REVENGE OF THE BLOG
Hello, BC 601 students…REVIEW AND DIGEST THIS BLOG ENTRY. IT IS YOUR MISSION TO ESTABLISH A WEBLOG AND COMPLETE THE DIRECTIVE AT THE END OF THIS ENTRY DURING THE BREAK!!!
SETTI
NG UP YOUR WEBLOG
If you haven’t established a weblog yet, please do so by March 5, 2009. I strongly suggest you use Blogger. I am familiar with it and from time to time in class I can field questions, etc., concerning Blogger as I have used it for a few years now. Spend time NOW learning the tools, selecting a template, etc. I have tried using other free blog servers out there, but Blogger is the one I know and trust (it’s owned by Google). FYI, I don’t get any kickbacks from Google. Be wise in naming your blog as it should connect to the mission of your blog and as well as help brand yourself online.
WEBLOGS: A CLASS REQUIREMENT
You will be engaged in weekly blog entries. Use great care in selecting a user name and password. Write them down, e-mail them to yourself and make them easy for you to remember. Again, it is important to chose a blog name that reflects your PROFESSIONAL GOALS or persona. The blog can augment a resume and be a way for you to catch a potential employer’s attention. Your blog should help you stand out from all those other college grads you compete with after commencement.
WHY ARE YOU BLOGGING FOR THIS CLASS?
Employers are now searching the web to sniff out the dirt on the people they hire. The fire people who blog about work (positive or negative). They’re checking out MySpace and Facebook to find insight and answers to questions that would qualify as "illegal questions" in the context of a job interview. Companies are using the Internet to weed out the people the DON’T want to hire. Your capstone weblog is geared to do the opposite. It will serve as a window into your professional persona. It will be a place for you to articulate your knowledge and understanding of your field. It is a medium for you to showcase your command of the terminology and nuances of the industry. It is a place for you to communicate your strengths and skills as a young professional transitioning from college to the next phase of your professional life.
THE CHEAP THRILLS ARE A BIG PLUS
Adding pictures, when tasteful and relevant and composed well, can accentuate your blog. Consider how they can work as an asset to drawing in attention. Video amplifies your command of multimedia. Blogger now lets you upload video files direct to a post or you can embed video clips from YouTube or other sources.
Links are also key. You can have a link list to sites that have similar missions to yours or sites you find helpful, entertaining, etc. You will also want to embed links in your posts that serve as resources/attribution for material you discuss.
You will also want to read and comment on other blogs. This promotes interaction and can drive people to visit your blog.
Your profile should avoid releasing any “personal” information that could contribute to identity theft, and you should strive to promote yourself as a mature, viable candidate for employment. You want to come off polished and grown up. Be very selective in what you include in your profile.
DRAFT A WEBLOG MISSION STATEMENT
You will want to craft a mission statement to include in the sidebar area of the blog. This can simply state the goal of your blog (and it should connect back to your blog name). For instance, if you want to be a newscast producer you can state you will review a newscast each week from a market where you can potentially land an internship or first job. Each review would discuss strengths and weaknesses of a station’s product and your assessment should explore how well you might fit in that operation.
FOLLOW WEAVER'S WEBLOG GUIDELINES
When blogging please apply my guidelines--here's the link! You never want to share private/personal details. You never want to go negative. You want a well written entry that communicates briefly, but presents sound points that are organized well.
SETTI
NG UP YOUR WEBLOGIf you haven’t established a weblog yet, please do so by March 5, 2009. I strongly suggest you use Blogger. I am familiar with it and from time to time in class I can field questions, etc., concerning Blogger as I have used it for a few years now. Spend time NOW learning the tools, selecting a template, etc. I have tried using other free blog servers out there, but Blogger is the one I know and trust (it’s owned by Google). FYI, I don’t get any kickbacks from Google. Be wise in naming your blog as it should connect to the mission of your blog and as well as help brand yourself online.
WEBLOGS: A CLASS REQUIREMENT
You will be engaged in weekly blog entries. Use great care in selecting a user name and password. Write them down, e-mail them to yourself and make them easy for you to remember. Again, it is important to chose a blog name that reflects your PROFESSIONAL GOALS or persona. The blog can augment a resume and be a way for you to catch a potential employer’s attention. Your blog should help you stand out from all those other college grads you compete with after commencement.
WHY ARE YOU BLOGGING FOR THIS CLASS?
Employers are now searching the web to sniff out the dirt on the people they hire. The fire people who blog about work (positive or negative). They’re checking out MySpace and Facebook to find insight and answers to questions that would qualify as "illegal questions" in the context of a job interview. Companies are using the Internet to weed out the people the DON’T want to hire. Your capstone weblog is geared to do the opposite. It will serve as a window into your professional persona. It will be a place for you to articulate your knowledge and understanding of your field. It is a medium for you to showcase your command of the terminology and nuances of the industry. It is a place for you to communicate your strengths and skills as a young professional transitioning from college to the next phase of your professional life.
THE CHEAP THRILLS ARE A BIG PLUS
Adding pictures, when tasteful and relevant and composed well, can accentuate your blog. Consider how they can work as an asset to drawing in attention. Video amplifies your command of multimedia. Blogger now lets you upload video files direct to a post or you can embed video clips from YouTube or other sources.
Links are also key. You can have a link list to sites that have similar missions to yours or sites you find helpful, entertaining, etc. You will also want to embed links in your posts that serve as resources/attribution for material you discuss.
You will also want to read and comment on other blogs. This promotes interaction and can drive people to visit your blog.
Your profile should avoid releasing any “personal” information that could contribute to identity theft, and you should strive to promote yourself as a mature, viable candidate for employment. You want to come off polished and grown up. Be very selective in what you include in your profile.
DRAFT A WEBLOG MISSION STATEMENT
You will want to craft a mission statement to include in the sidebar area of the blog. This can simply state the goal of your blog (and it should connect back to your blog name). For instance, if you want to be a newscast producer you can state you will review a newscast each week from a market where you can potentially land an internship or first job. Each review would discuss strengths and weaknesses of a station’s product and your assessment should explore how well you might fit in that operation.
FOLLOW WEAVER'S WEBLOG GUIDELINES
When blogging please apply my guidelines--here's the link! You never want to share private/personal details. You never want to go negative. You want a well written entry that communicates briefly, but presents sound points that are organized well.
Monday, January 26
Sunday, January 25
NEW SEMESTER UNDERWAY
Heading into the new semester now means getting students interested and integrated with WCN 24/7 with video and audio components.
It's also time to get capstone students thinking about off-campus mentors, internships, blogging and projects.
Lots to do...and never enough time to do it all.
It's also time to get capstone students thinking about off-campus mentors, internships, blogging and projects.
Lots to do...and never enough time to do it all.
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