By asking themselves the six questions below, news organizations can work to better understand their local communities and create coverage that more...
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More from one of RTDNA's core focus areas: Leadership
If you're like most TV stations, you just had a jam-packed November, fully staffed and with your best foot forward for sweeps. And you'll spend the...
Read PostThere are few times when journalism is more important than when lives are at risk in your community. The impacts of climate change have made...
Read PostI’ve spent 20 years as a news manager building and executing various plans around sweeps. One thing I’ve learned is that it doesn’t matter how much...
Read PostWhen I first became a news manager, I made some mistakes. In 20 years of news leadership, I learned a lot, and now I work with newsrooms across the...
Read PostGood management isn’t about squeezing the most out of employees. It’s about making sure we are helping them be the best they can be. This is...
Read PostHow do you create a diverse, inspiring newsroom? How do you attract the most talented young journalists … and then hold on to them? In their...
Read PostWhile conversations around burnout are increasing, the phenomenon itself is not new. No motivation, being unable to complete tasks, feeling anxious...
Read PostI’ve been fortunate in my career that at each station where I’ve worked, we’ve been able to grow ratings significantly. I think one example gives...
Read PostIn his upcoming session at RTDNA22, Kevin Benz, newsroom coach and former news director, will talk with news leaders about how to create a culture...
Read PostThis summer, RTDNA will welcome 18 early career journalists to the inaugural Leaders of Tomorrow young professional retreat, to be held Aug. 1-3 in...
Read PostThe creators of the “Sincerely, Leaders of Color” column are coming to RTDNA21 and hope to have an open and honest discussion about what really...
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