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lazy anchors |
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there's more to it: |
| Date Posted: |
05/10/2005 |
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...on the whole "lazy anchor" laments. Do we have anchors who don't do as much as other staffers? You bet. But most on our staff work their tails off.
This sweeps, I have 3 series. There are some reporters in our shop who don't have ANY. And my three in no way compare to the two reporters who did the 5 parters with the 1 hr. specials to go with them. In the meantime, I volunteered to help the EP write part of the newscast she's producing (we're down producers), and will cut another story later today. Do I have time for the internet? Obviously, yes. I also work quite fast.
I don't think there's anyone on this board who wouldn't sit back and coast from time to time. Should that be the norm? By all means, NO WAY. But STOP lumping all anchors in one big pile.
BTW, I have to pay taxes on that "free clothing allowance and hair care." None of it is free, it's more a part of my salary than a perk. And no, I didn't get a huge raise my last contract. Lucky to get cost of living. But that's what I was able to negotiate. Some people negotiate better than others (it's not my strong suit). |
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what many of you DON'T see if is that anchors spend much of their time in activities outside the newsroom that you know nothing about
they are the face of your station.
when a producer runs into the grocery store, they buy and leave.
when an anchor walks in, they shop, get stopped by viewers,
shop a little more - another viewer stops to chat.
our lives are intertwined always -so when we don't show up on time to your meetings
we usually have a darn good reason.
if you don't like it, become an anchor or leave the business.
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