Journalism Career Advice & Newsroom Insights

In TV News: Sometimes Viewers Are Bullies

February 24, 2018

Written by News Gal

“You sound like a chipmunk high on cocaine. Why would anyone hire you?” That was the message I received from one of our male viewers after my first night anchoring in my starter market. Nice welcome, right? I cried, and ate an entire pint of Ben & Jerry’s Half Baked...

President Trump, Sexual Assault, Police Brutality: There's No Room For Your Opinion In TV News

March 04, 2018

Written by News Gal

Everyone has an opinion. For instance, I think pink is the best color, competitive cheerleading is a sport, margaritas should be served with sugar rims, and dogs are better than cats. I have lots of other opinions, too, but I don’t share them. As journalists we have to remain unbiased....

Does Market Size REALLY Matter?

March 19, 2018

Written by News Gal

Market size does not matter. Yes. I said it. Get it out of your head that you need to be in a top market in order to be successful. The sooner you come to this realization, the happier you’ll be. Don’t get me wrong, Top 10 Markets have a lot of...

Working in The Spotlight, Battling With Anxiety: How I Took my Life Back

March 24, 2018

Written by News Gal

I’ll never forget the moment it happened for the first time. I was sitting in the anchor chair, ready to anchor the 10 p.m. news. My hands were shaking. My palms were sweating. I couldn’t catch my breath. I had no idea what was wrong with me. When the newscast...

My First Job in TV News: Do I Eat or Pay Rent?

February 18, 2018

Written by News Gal

I was crying while sitting on the hardwood floor of my old, cold apartment. It was my first time living alone. I had one love seat, a big old television, a bed, and a dresser. I could hear everything the girl who lived in the apartment above me was doing. I...

TV News Job Interviews: You’re being judged before you walk through the door

February 20, 2018

Written by News Gal

You can always tell when it’s happening. Your boss is smiling more than usual and your coworkers are acting friendlier than they were the day before. At first, you can’t quite put your finger on what’s different, but then, you spot it. There’s a job candidate in town. We’ve all...