Join lb-web, LostRemote's new discussion list for TV web teams. Ask questions, swap ideas and share horror stories. While newspaper newsrooms struggle, TV newsrooms are accustomed to getting on the air as quickly as possible with partial chunks of information. If the last two weeks are any indication, the same applies to the web. TV sites thrive on breaking news.
Most stations have a breaking news coverage plan.
The entire newsroom staff should know how to keep the web producers in the loop, just like a 24-hour cable news channel. Encourage management to read your stories on the web. When news breaks, managers must value online news coverage and give it the resources it needs. You should have a plan to bring in extra help during a major story. It's also a good idea to cross-train others in the newsroom.