The weight of newsroom trauma is something every journalist knows but few talk about. In this episode, Sara Davenport opens up about the stories that haunted her career and the breaking point that made her realize things had to change. This conversation also marks the close of Season 1 of Breaking Out of Breaking News. While Sara takes time to support journalists inside the Academy, she’s already preparing a powerful Season 2 filled with guests, new perspectives, and more practical strategies...
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The weight of newsroom trauma is something every journalist knows but few talk about. In this episode, Sara Davenport opens up about the stories that haunted her career and the breaking point that made her realize things had to change. This conversation also marks the close of Season 1 of Breaking Out of Breaking News. While Sara takes time to support journalists inside the Academy, she’s already preparing a powerful Season 2 filled with guests, new perspectives, and more practical strategies...
Ep8 - Is Local TV News Doomed? Nexstar, Tegna, and the Fight for Journalism
Breaking Out of Breaking News
14 minutes
2 months ago
Ep8 - Is Local TV News Doomed? Nexstar, Tegna, and the Fight for Journalism
When one media giant swallows another, it’s not just a headline; it’s your career, your newsroom, and the future of local journalism on the line. In this episode, Sara Davenport breaks down the Nexstar–Tegna merger, what it really means for journalists, and why it’s being compared to a Death Star moment for local TV. From looming layoffs to culture shifts and cookie-cutter content, Sara shares the real impact consolidation has on newsrooms—and what you can do right now to protect yourself. Wh...
Breaking Out of Breaking News
The weight of newsroom trauma is something every journalist knows but few talk about. In this episode, Sara Davenport opens up about the stories that haunted her career and the breaking point that made her realize things had to change. This conversation also marks the close of Season 1 of Breaking Out of Breaking News. While Sara takes time to support journalists inside the Academy, she’s already preparing a powerful Season 2 filled with guests, new perspectives, and more practical strategies...
