Artificial intelligence is gradually reshaping how local television stations operate—but many newsroom leaders say the technology’s limitations and ethical risks mean it must be handled with care. According to the latest RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey, 32.6% of TV news directors say they’re doing something …
As local television news navigates a rapidly shifting media landscape, industry veterans are sounding the alarm on the mounting challenges that threaten both the business model and the journalistic mission of local stations. “We’re facing two forks in the road,” Jackson, Mississippi-based WJTV News Director Tai …
For Byron Brown, a news anchor at WJTV in Jackson, Mississippi, staying in local television news for more than four decades has been a journey shaped by commitment to the community and adaptability to an ever-changing media landscape. Brown, who began his career in 1983, says …
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 …
