The first thing we think you should consider is the trend that you can see in the following table. It takes fewer people to produce a typical local news story today. Depending on the city and the stations, you might slightly change the chart, but the basic lesson is unchanged. Secure jobs in television have been collapsing. Daily newspaper circulation is stagnant or falling.
Radio news is nothing like it once was.
Former TV anchor explains why he chose to become a former anchor It isn't easy to have a long television career supporting a full family life. A man who was successful at the anchor desk shared with us the reasons he decided to leave television news after nearly a decade in the business. News managers are trying to build their bench strength and create long-term strength. Executives are being very careful, with extensive background checks and focus group testing. There is more total talent, but there are not more stars.