I became sad when I heard this today. Sioux Falls is the hub of South Dakota media and when one of the major organizations plans CUTS it sucks.
While I could go into a rant as to the mistakes this organization has made, I won’t. My server may crash.
The sad part is that the administrators and top producers will probably be protected, you know, the ones who decide ‘WHAT’ will be reported and the foot soldiers will be left in the lurches.
I have had great relationships with these reporters, while I wouldn’t consider them close friends, we have helped each other “getting the story” out. I have shared emails, texts and phone conversations with some of the BEST local journalists I have ever met. Great people who have justice on their minds 24/7. A rare breed in a sea of mediocre compared to the ‘other’ news outlets.
It is unfortunate when a news organization decides to get rid of their true talent in the name of advertising dollars or corporate board room decisions.
The first winter storm of this season will occur in a newsroom tomorrow. That’s to bad.