The producers have a requirement that they must have a certain number of live shots in each show so some reporters end up standing in the dark at a live location that has very little to do with the story. Over all, the producers are not very flexible. A new Chief Photog stepped in a few weeks ago and breathed new life into the group. And he announced a new rule that photographers edit their own packages, which makes everyone a little happier. As a group, the shooters are great a talented crew.
Some good toys make the job fun a satellite truck, a news helicopter and several live trucks.
A couple of them are crazy with ego, and can be a nightmare to work with. As a whole, they re good storytellers and many write well to video. Many reporters expect to be spoon-fed stories from the desk. The investigative reporter has been with the station since the 70 s and is well respected statewide. But for the past couple years, the ND has hired from outside the company, and the bureau reporters end up quickly getting jaded and looking outside the market for their next job.