by Jim Pumarlo | Nov 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
A checklist for evaluating, advocating coverage of sensitive issues The Inlander/November 2009 How many editors have faced reporting bad news – or, put another way – making an uncomfortable news decision? Pressed by a reader for the rationale, you’ve replied, “That’s...
by Jim Pumarlo | Oct 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
Don’t bemoan your predicament: Localize the news Publishers’ Auxiliary/October 2009 Survey community newsrooms and two frustrations are likely to surface with some regularity. Staffs are searching for substantive content on a slow news day, and they’re chagrined...
by Jim Pumarlo | Oct 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
When publishing salaries of public officials, do so responsibly The Inlander/October 2009 Publish the salaries of government officials and two reactions are almost guaranteed. Some citizens will express outrage at the level of pay for what they perceive as a lack of...
by Jim Pumarlo | Sep 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
Are you regularly communicating your policies to your readers? The Inlander/September 2009 A reader challenges your policy for reporting on B-squad sports or questions why a particular quote wasn’t included in a story. Your newsroom has a brainstorming session to...
by Jim Pumarlo | Aug 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
Energize editorial pages with point/counterpoint Publishers’ Auxiliary/August 2009 Timid editorial pages unfortunately are becoming the norm in far too many community newspapers. Even more disconcerting are those newspapers where editorial pages are largely...
by Jim Pumarlo | Aug 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
Overcoming the challenges of reporting on school referendums The Inlander/August 2009 How many editors have been challenged to present balanced reporting of labor disputes? It’s often a predicament, as usually one side – the union – does all the talking, and the other...
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