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…
Author Archive
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.
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.
