Some are former reporters. The relationship is good but not great. Most of our news reporters work out of bureaus, and only a few are downtown. Most contact with our assignment editors is by telephone. Yes, with no rewards given.
Most people leave for other papers or magazines.
A few have become bureau chiefs or assistant bureau chiefs. The rim's greatest strength is handling copy for 9 editions each night. Its greatest weakness is failing to address problems in a timely manner. Three to five years. Most candidates work here for 3 to 5 days.