As local newspapers shutter across the country, veteran TV news reporter Kevin Wallevand believes local television news has a critical role in bridging the information gap for communities. With decades of experience in journalism, WDAY-TV in Fargo's Wallevand has seen firsthand how TV news can …
Fox has launched its new local streaming service in Atlanta, aiming to bring hyper-local news to viewers. The service, which is anchored by Fox 5 journalist Ariyl Onstott, promises to focus on community-driven stories and deliver the latest local news with precision and depth. Onstott, who …
Local news faces many challenges, including the rise of social media as a news source and the number of citizens who tune out news altogether. In the Columbus-Tupelo, Mississippi TV market (DMA 134), two keen competitors agree on at least one thing – their biggest challenge …
Little research has examined how local TV newsrooms determine the type and scope of technological innovation they will embrace. Given the importance of local TV news in keeping the public informed, it is critical to understand this process that could help sustain the industry into …
Tammy Phillips has served as Nexstar Media Group’s vice president of talent acquisition since 2022. Phillips focuses primarily on recruiting general managers, news directors, digital directors, creative service directors, and other media roles for Nexstar. Phillips spoke with University of Mississippi journalism graduate student Allie …
Bruce Moore is the news director for WREG-TV, the Nexstar station in Memphis. He shapes the organization's news coverage and sets the editorial direction of the station. In addition to his role as a newsroom leader, he has more than a decade of experience as …
Tai Takahashi, a University of Kansas alumnus, has served as the news director for WJTV 12 in Jackson, Mississippi since December 2018. Takahashi spoke with University of Mississippi journalism graduate student Jared Redding about hiring sports reporters, the sports TV industry and advice for those …
Bruce Moore is the News Director at WREG-TV in Memphis, Tennessee -- a Nexstar station. He says the job of a news anchor is evolving and those who want to take on that role need to have a special skill set. Remarks are lightly edited for …
Tammy Phillips is vice president for talent acquisition at Nexstar Media Group and was previously a corporate recruiter for Raycom Media. Phillips took those positions after 16 years in local TV news leadership positions, so she's learned a thing or two about what newsroom leadership …
It’s no secret that many TV news stations are finding it difficult to both hire and keep journalists in the business. According to a Pew Research Center study, newsroom employment in the United States has declined 26 percent since 2008 -- primarily in newspapers and …
News organizations understand that, in today's digital area, having a social media presence is key to remaining competitive. Local television stations, therefore, utilize platforms like Facebook -- which is used by more than half of American adults (52%) -- to share their content and trigger …
Seven broadcasters and a radio manager gathered on April 21 at the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi. Amanda Fontaine, executive director of the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters asked them several questions about the current state of the industry, as …
