Let’s say you’re a newspaper reporter, and you got into the business because you love to tell stories. You revel in the conflict and drama to be found in everyday situations, from crime scenes to City Hall — and if you live in Detroit, you get to cover both at the same location, which helps save on gas money. Then one day your corporate parent encourages you to take a buyout offer because the Internets are sucking up all the ad revenue, and there’s a big bullseye on your annual salary.
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Can Blogs Bring Journalism Back to Its Roots?
Posted by: Renay San Miguel December 25, 2008 04:00 AMLet’s say you’re a newspaper reporter, and you got into the business because you love to tell stories. You revel in the conflict and drama to be found in everyday situations, from crime scenes to City Hall — and if you live in Detroit, you get to cover both at the same location, which helps save on gas money. Then one day your corporate parent encourages you to take a buyout offer because the Internets are sucking up all the ad revenue, and there’s a big bullseye on your annual salary.