by Beth Johnson | Feb 13, 2014 | App Articles, Getting Along With Peers, Political Hotbed
It’s a fact of life, in news, that your work will be criticized a lot. It can be hard to take, but you must if you want to succeed in the business. However, there is one criticism you never want to be told: That you blame others for your mistakes. If you do, you...
by Beth Johnson | Jan 8, 2014 | App Articles, Management Issues, Political Hotbed
Unfortunately many newsrooms struggle with clearly defining their news philosophy. This can be very confusing and frustrating for the journalists in the trenches. So how do you survive when your ND, AND and EP all have different philosophies? The first step is...
by Beth Johnson | Sep 26, 2013 | App Articles, Management Issues, Political Hotbed
If you work in TV news, and have never received a harsh email from your ND or AND, then you have not been in news long. Since no boss is around you 24/7, chances are you will be emailed a strong critique at some point. These can seem out of the blue, especially if...
by Beth Johnson | Jul 30, 2013 | App Articles, Management Issues, Political Hotbed
Because the TV business is so small, the lines can blur sometimes in work relationships inside newsrooms. Too often managers, especially first time managers, really want someone to talk with and choose an employee. If this isn’t a clear indication that more mentors...
by Beth Johnson | Jun 9, 2013 | App Articles, Management Issues, Political Hotbed
One of the hardest things to do when you transition to management is to learn when you jump in and when you back away. This takes some trial and error, and a few key reminders. What managers are truly judged on: Your team’s successes Your ability to improve others...
