The Latest: ABC confirms debate; Oliver Darcy’s newsletter launch; Story structure virtual workshop, Aug. 16

Aug. 8, 2024

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Trump and Harris agree to debate on ABC on September 10, network says (CNN) / The mad dash to make 2024 debates happen (Vanity Fair) / ‘… NBC is in discussions with both campaigns about a potential debate, including Sept. 25 ...’ (Michael M. Grynbaum)

Oliver Darcy departs CNN to launch independent media newsletter (The Wrap) / ‘On CNN's editorial call this morning, Mark Thompson praised Oliver Darcy 's fairness and fearlessness; called him "a very good custodian " of the Reliable Sources newsletter (which will be back in the fall) …’ (Brian Stelter)

Warner Bros. Discovery signals rapid deterioration of television business , sending stock plummeting (CNN) / Warner Bros. Discovery says it overpaid for its TV networks by $9 billion (Business Insider) / Disney vs. Warner Bros. Discovery: A tale of 2 earnings (The Wrap)

Paramount writes down value of cable-TV business by $6 billion (Wall Street Journal)

The Global Alliance for Responsible Media is 'discontinuing' after Elon Musk's X filed an antitrust lawsuit against it (Business Insider)

Spectrum News 1 shuffles lineup ; Giselle Fernandez to anchor new afternoon news block (Variety) / Former 'Daily Show' regular Roy Wood Jr. will host CNN comedy program (Los Angeles Times) / Cam Heyward is leaving ESPN to launch a podcast with Vox Media (Semafor)

Hearst Connecticut staff seek better pay and conditions with NewsGuild Union drive (NewsGuild)

Hearst Television's streamer Very Local hit by layoffs (Deadline)

Perplexity donates to research on the future of AI and news (Press Gazette)

The 51st aims to replace DCist with something totally new (Nieman Journalism Lab)

How Getty beams those incredible Olympic images around the world within seconds (Axios)

Structuring Your Story: A master class on organizing narrative & breaking news. A virtual, half day workshop on Friday, Aug. 16. Tickets on sale now.

Structuring Your Story: Master class on organizing narrative, breaking news

Join four award-winning reporters and editors from 1 to 5 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 16, as they explore story structure and strategies for constructing memorable stories on and off deadline. This half-day virtual workshop will include tips and tools for building structures that effectively shape breaking news, feature, and investigative stories.

Lane DeGregory , a Pulitzer Prize-winning staff writer at the Tampa Bay Times
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3 ways a professional association can help your job search

“Whether you’re just getting started in the job market or you’re simply looking to reinvigorate the career you already have, joining a professional association can play an important role in helping shape the kind of future you want . ...

1. If potential employers or recruiters see you’re a member, they’ll automatically assume you’re a go-getter . It gives the impression that you’re continually looking to improve yourself as an employee, and you have a high work ethic—traits that are extremely appealing to those in charge of hiring. ...

2. Professional associations often have lists of industry-relevant positions and places where you can post your resume/background information so potential employers within the industry can find you. The kinds of jobs and roles listed are often cherry-picked by industry professionals, which can be very helpful when it comes to job hunting. ...

3. Most associations hold regular events specifically for networking —but even if yours doesn’t, the people you meet there are sure to become an important part of your network, if only because you all work within the same industry.”

-- Andrea Moran, writer, excerpt from “The role of professional associations in career advancement" (Washington Post Jobs)

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