A local TV news producer joins the host to discuss storytelling, community connection, and staying human in journalism. They delve into the changing news landscape, the power of local news personalities, and the impact of community engagement. The conversation touches on ethical reporting, regional delights, and personal career journeys in broadcast journalism.
Local journalism builds community engagement and understanding.
Adaptation is crucial for survival in the changing local news landscape.
Journalists impact lives through empathy and genuine storytelling.
Deep dives
Introducing the Journalist's Local News Engagement
The journalist describes their pivotal discovery of being homesick and watching Lisa Ling's inside North Korea documentary at 12 years old. This sparked their passion for journalism and eventually led them to work in local TV newsrooms for the past 12 years, focusing on human interest pieces and special projects.
Impactful Local Coverage and Personal Journalism Experiences
The journalist emphasizes the importance of local journalism in building community engagement and understanding. Providing examples of personal encounters, such as covering a Medicaid bill related to medical marijuana treatment in a small rural town. They vividly recall a moving story of a mother advocating for medical marijuana treatment for her son with seizures, showcasing the impact of their reporting on policy change that allowed access to crucial medical care.
Emphasizing Local News and Apple Proximity
The journalist discusses the changing landscape of local news media due to corporate acquisitions and the need for adaptations to ensure survival. They stress the significance of connecting with local issues and communities, highlighting the dedication to genuine storytelling and the unique perspectives local news offers through personal experiences and engagements with community members.
Journalistic Passion and Career Journey
The journalist's journey from aspiring TV reporter to behind-the-scenes producer is detailed through impactful experiences, like covering state capital political news and working as a junior correspondent for Reuters in Brussels. They share their enthusiasm for maintaining a comprehensive view of the community and creating impactful stories that go beyond sensationalism to genuinely connect with and represent local audiences.
The Power of Being a Journalist and Showing Humanity
Journalists have the power to impact lives by showing empathy and care in their reporting. The podcast discusses the importance of maintaining professionalism while also expressing compassion towards those affected by news events. An example shared highlights a story where a journalist held a grieving mother's hand, emphasizing the significance of human connection in journalism.
Finding Creative Outlets and Nurturing Personal Growth
The episode delves into the therapeutic value of creative outlets in processing personal challenges. The guest, a journalist and poet, reveals how writing poetry helped her navigate through bipolar disorder experiences. By sharing her journey through a book of poetry, she encourages others to embrace their stories and find solace in creative expressions.
A local TV news producer talks with Gethard about telling local stories, connecting with her community, the changing news landscape, and how to stay human in a field that expects you to distance yourself from the people you’re covering.
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