But you dont care.. TV32. It wasnt about us, one former News 12 newsroom employee says. Sources also claim that there were instances in which they followed Waldmans production notes and when the broadcasts were deemed incorrectly executed by managers further up the chain, Waldman blamed her subordinates for the moves. Its so off-kilter right now., When TVNewsCheck published its initial story about working conditions in the News 12 New Jersey newsroom in June, an Altice spokesperson said the company take[s] these matters seriously and would review them internally.. By: News 12 Staff. Theyve noticed a dearth of hard-hitting stories and a rise in irrelevant content. That creates its own problem: stress running through the entire organization.. But Im very proud to have been one of the founding members of when News 12 was in its agency. In a Facebook post, Romero revealed she had been let go from the network. They say the station group has clearly deprioritized local stories in favor of sponsored content and generic, general interest segments produced for all seven News 12 markets in the Tri-State area. LONG ISLAND, NY Another award-winning veteran anchor and reporter, Danielle Campbell, has reportedly joined a lawsuit regarding staffing cuts at News 12. This is particularly the case when it comes to weather forecasting. Emmy-winning anchor and political correspondent Janine Rose is back doing what she does best this time on WVOX 1460 radio. I think the Internet has opened up a whole other area that has to be explored, because I think thats where journalists can get in trouble. She also documented the devastating effects of pancreatic cancer and the fight for a cure. 2:08. The days of news coverage of local stories, studio interviews of politicians and celebrities on morning show couches are long dead. KCRG in Cedar Rapids Promotes Kristin Rogers to Morning Anchor. In his story, Vesey first describes the scene at the rally and the protesters motivations for being there. WEST ALLIS, Wis (CBS 58) -- A 12-year-old boy is dead, and another child is injured after a shooting late Saturday night at a West Allis bar. These former staffers also take umbrage with claims by News 12 upper managers that their team members are leaving the network en masse because they cant handle the grind of news any longer. I dont think its dying. A few days later, he and his family sued the company, claiming in court filings that Altice had breached its sales agreement by laying off a large number of workers. Doug Warner anchors KSLA News 12 at 5, 6, and 10 after first joining the KSLA family in 2009 as a co-anchor of KSLA News 12 This Morning. Changes were made for, as you mentioned earlier, economic reasons. Vesey did not answer interview requests from TVNewsCheck.). Requiring them to cover stories for advertisers. Veteran anchor Jackie Lukas, sports anchor Jamie Stuart . The 10 p.m. anchor said the ABC affiliate opted not renew her contract, adding that her last day on air was July 12. Since acquiring News 12, we have invested in the network with the goal of growing its audience and viewership and so they can provide the news and information to our local communities across the tri-state.. But some weeks, its more locally focused. WM: Let me expand on that question. Though Radzius was reporting for the all-news WINS-AM New York at the time, the assault hit close to home for News 12 workers. as we experienced ourselves here at News 12. Nikita Ramos is a multimedia journalist for News 12. Patsy Carter, Morning and Noon Anchor/Reporter. She is co-leader of her daughter's Girl Scout Troop and volunteers for the Parent Teachers Organization at her daughter's school. . One day late last year, a meteorologist commented to another staffer that there was no reason News 12 should announce its in Storm Watch mode. And while the staffers may not have become rich working for the regional news network, they say they were fairly compensated by Dolan, a leader who they say proverbially had his workers backs. The document goes on to say that there is credible evidence that Waldman pressured the networks head of human resources to use a coworkers false statements as a precedent to fire Evseroff. Well, Rose is back and smelling as sweet as ever, this time as the host of her own radio show WVOX. Altice last October also announced plans to relocate News 12 Connecticut's anchor studio to its News 12 New Jersey facility in Edison, N.J., while keeping a crew of local reporters and video . According to Altice, consumers are responding positively to the new News 12. Her tireless dedication to journalism, as well as her infectious laugh will not be forgotten. A Westchester Assemblyman, Tom Abinanti, even drew up legislation requiring cable providers to each produce hyperlocal coverage as part of its licensing agreement with New York State. He required multiple stitches in his face. And so some weeks its more local than others, some weeks, in light of, again, the news of the day, it becomes more nationally or regionally focused. (Ultimately, the hurricane claimed the lives of at least 16 New York State residents.). KSAT audiences took to Twitter to express their thoughts on Romero's departure from the network. . And reporters spending more time practicing dance moves on social media than covering stores. The average daily number of impressions in terms of total households that watched News 12+, across the same stretches, also went up, from 591,000 in 2020 to 623,00 in 2022. What Noreaster? wrote one person in a comment. I have spoken to several people who have left or have been forced out of the organization so Altice can hire less-experienced, lower-compensated future employees, the recruiter says. News 12s communicated compensation levels are drastically low, even for news, the recruiter adds. The recruiter observes that workplace issues like these emanating from the News 12 group exist to some extent across much of the industry, and News 12 isnt entirely an outlier. Fired News 12 The Bronx anchor Matt Pieper tried to save face a week after he dropped the f-bomb and bashed government assistance on a live mic by pointing the finger at a behind-the-scenes boss. When TVNewsCheck presented Altice with the charges raised against the company in this story, brought forth by the 14 current and former News 12 newsroom sources, a company spokesperson responded with the following statement: Altice USA is very proud of News 12s ongoing achievements and continued success, including growth in ratings and digital viewership as well as the receipt last month of 80 New York Emmy nominations, more than any other network in the tri-state, all of which underscore the high-quality hyperlocal journalism News 12 provides. JR: Yeah, I will tell you, Im loving this radio show. Part of the reason, sources say, is the attached Ford branding. They dont exist, and sources say this fact underscores the station groups forced efforts to air branded content and overhype weather events. Brand exposure had become paramount. Though it was a weather event that had been anticipated days in advance, News 12 upper management did not book hotel rooms for its personnel. A News 12 Connecticut anchor was "released" after the news organization learned he acted "inappropriately" on social media, according to a statement from the network. The response to Veseys scenario told our viewing audience we accepted the confrontation. And he was very insightful about taking on this new role. Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 3:45 PM CST | By KXII Staff. The week after he was elected county executive, which, of course, is a change for him. When the reporting day was done, many workers slept on the stations floor, others in their own cars as Ida pummeled the area. Its part of how companies pay employee salaries. And once they moved on to that other career or other field of work, theyve been just as happy, if not happier. If you have a passion for healing people and you become a doctor, youre going to be great at it. In addition to the notes about ratings increases and a boost in distribution channels, the spokesperson says Altice has invested millions in the News 12 brand, with an updated logo, modern graphics, as well as studio and set upgrades. A television news anchor who ended up swearing on a live broadcast has apologized for his ill-timed rant and said his editor was to blame. But security costs had been slashed in prior budgets, according to sources, and it required multiple requests from some employees before guards were assigned to field crews. (A 1992 book, The Future of News: Television, Newspapers, Wire Services, Newsmagazines, called News 12 clearly the most ambitious local news service in the industry at the time, citing its robust staff and comprehensive coverage.). Pat was really great to us, says one former employee. The recruiter, who spoke anonymously so as not to disrupt prospective career opportunities, says theyve heard about the News 12 hostile work environment and the short tempers, raised voices and banging fists on the table from upper management. Groups of managers would analyze a broadcast so closely that afterward theyd time a cold opening with a stopwatch and count the number of stories crunched into a show. JR: I actually started as a customer service rep with Cablevision, but then quickly, within a couple years, moved into the production department. Events like these have made personnel looking to leave the organization with any grace or at least intact bridges fearful of a prospective exit from the company. She was the best anchor. Daily impressions in the 25-54 demographic in those same time ranges also climbed to 208,000 from 172,000. It was ruining my entire life and my health, one source, who was closely managed by Waldman, says. Literally keeping an eye on politics. The ouster came 13 years after an accuser . I feel blessed. Dont you guys have more serious crimes to report than humiliating this woman? read one comment. Long before the Altice takeover. What is your advice to young journalists who want to get into this, or, do you see journalism as a dying profession? Then, a week after the hurricane, management told employees that she was no longer with the company.) Long Island's News 12 is now suing a meteorologist who caused some high pressure when he stormed off the job. In addition to the Vesey conflict, it reminded staffers of how dangerous their work can become, without warning and in an instant. News 12 also recently introduced five-time Emmy award-winning meteorologist and Long Island native Addison Green to the network to anchor weather for Long Island and Westchester. Ive known Bill OShaughnessy, the owner of this station, since the very beginning of my career, since I started working for Cablevision early on. When the micromanaging took hold, everything from on-air performance to edits to employee social media posts and beyond were dramatically scrutinized. The insider also says, from their perspective, the News 12 brand does not appear to have fallen out of favor in the industry or with viewers. And you heard today, you heard the show. According to a recruiter with ties to the news industry, the companys reputation for worker mistreatment, as well as its propensity for exceptionally low wages for new hires, is having a debilitating effect on Altices ability to attract quality talent to its seven cable channels. Sources close to the situation, who tried to convey to management that leveraging Veseys reporting experience also put employees at greater risk, say the memo communicated to them that worker safety was not of top priority at News 12. Of course, sponsored content has become a commonplace for local TV news in the past decade. Primary Anchor for 5 PM broadcasts. When [Natz] took over we really became alarmist, says a former News 12 staffer, commenting on the weather reporting. Along with anchoring and producing . When the news segment ended she was caught spacing out whi. Join Carissa Lawson, Kristina Behr, James Gregorio, and Don Smith for the latest headlines, breaking news from overnight, traffic and weather information for all . These sources also say employee safety has been compromised across News 12, and they liken their work experience at the company to that of a traumatic event. Even minor chances of rain have fallen under the purview of the channels Storm Watchers, network weather forecasts whose branding on air and across digital channels include what sources say are hyperbolic graphics and animations intended to flag severe weather even when there is none. She was hired to anchor Cablevision News 8 in 1985. It was about how much money we can make.. I feel nothing but blessed, and Ive taken a little time off, which was good, because when youre in the news business, you go, go, go, and the phone is ringing 24 hours a day, and it was a lot of responsibility. Anchor (1986-) unknown episodes Norm Dvoskin . She enjoys every opportunity she can get to help others understand the lifesaving importance of leading a healthier lifestyle. Sportscaster Jamie Stuart, reporter Christine Insinga . ABOUT THE SHOW. Trouble for the News 12 New Jersey team began in May 2020 with the hiring of Jacques Natz as GM, sources say. Brenda Teele is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, news-anchor, host, and media coach, who officially joined the . (KTLA) KTLA-TV Channel 5 fired news anchor Mark Mester Thursday afternoon, days after he was suspended following an off-script segment in which he criticized the station's handling of his co-anchor Lynette Romero's abrupt departure . 450 Raritan Center Pkwy Edison, NJ 08837. The first week, when I started the show, I had George Latimer, state senator George Latimer, on. During his time at KSLA, Doug has earned numerous Emmy awards, multiple Reporter of the Year honors from the Louisiana Associated Press and Association of Broadcasters, and won both regional and national Edward R. Murrow awards. And history repeats itself. In a comment next to a recent Facebook post of a story by former News 12 reporter Eileen Lehpamer, whos moved to WPIX in New York, one user also called News 12 stories fluff., Underneath another recent Facebook post from News 12 Long Island, which reported that police were searching for a woman who stole from a supermarket, users skewered the station for shaming someone they believed in desperate need of food. Fox 5 Las Vegas morning weekday anchor and reporter Feven Kiflegiorgis was busted nude and . The company also points out that it recently partnered with Charter to offer News 12 to Spectrum customers and with Verizon to bring News 12 to Fios customers. Einhorn is out after nearly three decades at News 12 Long Island, while Lukas is out after more than 15 years at the station. You can correct it, but then when you correct it, youre giving fuel to the fire that journalists arent fair or objective, if youre putting out wrong information. Fox 2 news anchor Vic Faust has been fired by the television station after directing a profane rant at a female co-host on a local radio show. Lukas. However, they claim Natz who many say is not a newsman made a habit of calling people out on their shortcomings with public shows of frustration that ascended to levels of open disrespect. (Multiple former newsroom employees estimated that number of departures; one maintained a rolling list of names that reached 74 and shared it with TVNewsCheck.) Reports of Holmes and Robach's relationship surfaced . Initially, some in the company retained an open mind toward Natzs ideas, observing that anytime theres management turnover, change is a certainty. Today, journalism is a lot harder to get into, as you said. Resources were pulled and staffers were increasingly worn thin, taking on additional roles producers picked up cameras and started shooting, for example. We have to know how to tell people stories that mean something to them. WM: Do you believe contemporary journalists have had a responsibility shift from journalists of old? I dont provide my own commentary. Theyre doing a lot of local news. After investigating the allegations of employee mistreatment outlined in the article, Altice fired the station group's general manager, Jacques Natz.However, a bigger picture of network-wide malfeasance, which has not only inspired dozens more departures, but compromised News 12's hyperlocal value proposition in markets with no shortage of impactful stories has emerged. Though Vesey discusses the confrontations for only 20 seconds in his two-minute piece, sources say management latched on to that portion of the story and instructed the staff to promote the incident. "Vic Faust no longer works for Fox 2, KPLR (Channel . JR: Ill be honest with you, I think they have a larger responsibility, because there are so many facts and figures coming in every day that they have to sift through, and I also think there is its unfair, but so many deadlines are imposed on people, and theres this belief that you have to be the first one to report something, and I think journalists have gotten into trouble rushing to get a story to air or rushing to get a story on their website or rushing to get on Facebook. The number of News 12 distribution channels and brand exposure may have broadened of late, but the integrity of the organizations reported content has been called into question by current and former employees. "I don't think anybody's happy with the way this has played out," the source told the San Antonio Current. Cody has worked as an anchor on the NBC affiliate's morning show . 12NEWS.com is the official website for KPNX-TV, your trusted source for breaking news, weather and sports in Phoenix, AZ . 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