Local television has long been one of the most trusted and immediate sources of news and community connection. From weather alerts to investigative reporting, local stations have historically played an essential civic role. But today, the industry is navigating a period of profound disruption—one defined by consolidation, shrinking newsrooms, evolving audience habits, and mounting pressure […]
There is absolutely a direct correlation between the collapse of the newspaper industry, the consolidation of the radio business, and the current trajectory of broadcast television. In fact, if you zoom out far enough, the pattern is almost impossible to ignore. First came newspapers. Then radio. Now television. Different platforms. Same economic story. The uncomfortable
I Recruit Talent for a Living. It Was Time To Invest in Myself I spend most of my days talking to television executives, sales leaders, newsroom managers, and media professionals about career growth, reinvention, and betting on yourself. But over the last four months, I realized something:I needed to take my own advice. Running a
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Walk into any television station and you can feel it before you see it. It’s in the control room chatter, the way producers react when a rundown blows up at 5:57, the tension (or lack of it) between sales and news, the speed of decision-making when breaking news hits. Culture in a TV station isn’t
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There’s a special kind of chaos happening on LinkedIn right now. Not the cringe hustle-posts. Not the “I’m humbled to announce…” essays written like hostage notes. Not the AI-generated thought leadership from people who haven’t had an original thought since Vine died. No — the real disaster is this: People desperately want better jobs… while
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I was on a golf outing recently—one of those corporate-adjacent affairs where networking is disguised as leisure and everyone pretends the score matters less than the conversation. By chance, I got paired with a young professional in pharmaceutical sales. Sharp. Ambitious. The kind of person who already understands that in most industries—especially media—you’re either selling
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Can Local TV Survive Without Consolidation? The Nexstar–TEGNA Deal Is Testing That Question. The proposed merger between Nexstar and TEGNA has sparked a national debate over the future of local journalism, media ownership, and rising consumer costs. Supporters say consolidation is necessary to compete in a streaming-first world. Critics warn it could reduce competition and
In local broadcast media, hiring the wrong salesperson doesn’t just cost you a salary—it bleeds revenue, erodes client trust, and quietly poisons your culture. Yet too many stations still hire on gut feel, desperation, or a halfway decent handshake. Let’s sharpen the filter. Here are 15 unapologetically real reasons to pass on a sales candidate—before
The media industry is fast-paced, competitive, and constantly evolving. Whether you’re aiming for an on-air role, a production job, or a leadership position at a local television station, interviews in this field go far beyond rehearsed answers. Employers are looking for creativity, adaptability, and a deep understanding of how media connects with audiences. Here’s how
So, where do we go from here, legacy broadcast television? I recently published an article titled “Extinction Alert? – Recruiting Into Local Television Today. Is “The Great Resignation” Real?” If you missed it, please find it here …And also consider checking out the follow-up piece anonymously listing comments received from the article at the Carver
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