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First Jobs: The Cover Letter

BiB Contributor | Haley Cihock
The cover letter can become an afterthought. Here are some helpful hints to get your first page noticed.

Internships: Answer the Phone!

BiB Contributor | Haley Cihock
How taking a phone call could land you the next big story or at the very least make your newsroom co-workers happy…

Now&Next: Continuing Coverage

BiB Contributor | Haley Cihock
Factors to consider when making a thoughful case for or against continuing coverage of a particular story.

TV News: The Reluctant PIO

BiB Contributor | Haley Cihock
Tips for dealing with public information officials who don’t want to help.

First Jobs: A salary survey

BiB Contributor | Haley Cihock
The reality of starting out in a small market – a salary survey.

Ethics: Don’t believe everything you read.

BiB Contributor | Haley Cihock
It’s your responsibility to assess information in press releases objectively,

Internships: What sells an application

BiB Contributor | Haley Cihock
Here are helpful hints to getting an application noticed in the newsroom… in a good way.

First Jobs: Finding a Mentor

BiB Contributor | Haley Cihock
A good mentor will challenge you, encourage you, and whip you into shape when you make mistakes.

News Writing: Writer’s Block? Kick It!

BiB Contributor | Haley Cihock
Writer’s block? Watch the video. Outline. Go big, then small. Breathe!

News Writing: Data Visualization

BiB Contributor | Haley Cihock
The visuals are so important in broadcast journalism, the need to seek new tools for visual representations of information is constant.

TV News: The Importance of Weather

BiB Contributor | Haley Cihock
An example of how weather means a lot to television news viewers.

News Writing: The Role of Religion

BiB Contributor | Haley Cihock
A look at reporting on spiritual issues and people while maintaining objectivity with insight.