by Beth Johnson | Sep 8, 2021 | App Articles, Job Interviewing, Picking A Shop, The Latest
As an advocate for TV journalists over the last decade, I have been watching a new reality form in the broadcast industry. A reality you need to know about, in clear terms to protect your interests as you grow your career, and frankly try to survive TV news. Its time...
by Beth Johnson | Apr 26, 2016 | Job Interviewing, Picking A Shop
For the last 10 years or so the job interviewing process has largely gone downhill in many newsrooms. Many stations did little vetting. Many barely let candidates see much of the newsroom before being rushed out. If you asked a bunch of questions during an interview,...
by Beth Johnson | Aug 8, 2015 | App Articles, Job Interviewing, Picking A Shop
When I would tire of a station or the raise offered was below that of inflation, I always knew it would take about 3 weeks to move on. That was it. Ten or so resume reels, and three weeks. But now, when I coach TV journalists on job searches, I have to tell them there...
by Beth Johnson | May 28, 2014 | App Articles, Job Interviewing, Picking A Shop
Here’s some really interesting insight into what managers look for when interviewing you. They want to get to know YOU. They want to know why you do news, what your hobbies are and if you have ties to a particular area. They love to call me and talk about why they...
by Beth Johnson | Mar 4, 2013 | App Articles, Job Interviewing, Picking A Shop
A couple of journalists emailed questions about job hunting recently. Now that sweeps is over, the flood gates will open. One area that many asked about is the actual application process. Do you go through Human Resources? Do you really need a cover letter? Do you...
