There goes my sweet gig for the last 14 years--goodbye, NewsHour!

[librechik]

http://www.poynter.org/latest-news/mediawire/215764/report-pbs-newshour-lays-off-staff-will-use-more-freelance-video-journalists/

Our own not so typical beltway media organization--tightening the belt.

twas grand while it lasted, had loads of fun!

Good luck to all my dear friends and co workers as they face the future.

[HappyMe]

1. Oh no.

I'm sorry to hear that.

[librechik]

3. don't worry--the NewsHour will still be around--they're just closing down 2 of the 3 offices.

and one is the Denver Office, where I have been working. They won't change much. -- and it's time for me to retire, just about. No worries.

[pacalo]

2. How sad! I wish you the best in finding something you really enjoy doing.

[rurallib]

4. Well on the bright side

you seem to have enjoyed your job for 14 years which is 14 years more than many.
Hope you are able to find another good job with good pay.

[librechik]

8. yes indeed, it was a privilege. And the timing couldn't be better

as I am just about eligible for early retirement on Social securityNow i can look forward to having the time to do what i want without the responsibility of a full time job. And i can be a Democrat!

[rurallib]

11. wow - you hit the jackpot sort of

have a really good time!

[Cha]

5. I'm very sorry to hear that, librechik :(

[Laelth]

6. More cuts to public broadcasting?

Grrr ...

This is such a stupid move. More disappointment.

-Laelth

[librechik]

7. we got a tiny amount of the budget from CPB/PBS, except in election years

and yes, it shrank more and more every year. The show is actually owned tho by Liberty Media, and gets most of its funding from foundations and corporate contributions. It's very expensive to do tv news, and there just isn't enough charity money to make do, though they try and try. I wouldn't know for sure, but it seems John Malone, who owns Liberty Media, clearly doesn't want to make the investment to keep the NewsHour solvent. Or maybe he thinks shedding the 2 field offices will save the show. It was always an obvious move, but the NewsHour management really really hates to fire people, and tried like demons to keep us employed, especially Denver management. It just was time to do it. Good luck to them i hope they stick around for years.

[Laelth]

10. Thanks for the info.

I think it's a national embarrassment that We the People of the United States have to beg from our own citizens in order to preserve public broadcasting. It's humiliating, really.



-Laelth

[panader0]

9. Sorry to hear thar librechick

I never had the chance to hear it, but here in in Rush-land we could sure use a good liberal counterpoint.