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Newsroom Fantasy |
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Absolutely true! |
| Date Posted: |
05/12/2005 |
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...communicating with your producers and desk throughout the day -- letting them know what is and isn't going on? I agree that sometimes you're sent on a story and you get there and that isn't the story. That's hard for desk folks who've never been in the field to understand sometimes.
But it's just as frustrating when a reporter goes out with the idea given them by the desk, and won't look for any other angle when the first angle isn't there. There is a story, you just have to open your eyes to it.
And honest communication with the desk/producers can help everyone remain on the same page. Ultimately, if you can fill the time with a decent story, why should it matter if the angle they envisioned isn't there? |
| Message: |
call in and tell them what's going on.
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