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[Geoffrey 856]

26 minutes ago, MisterBill said:

 

I often wonder how the reporters who are moved to traffic feel about doing it, and whether they wouldn't rather be out in the field reporting.  Obviously in this case it's just temporary, but WCBS had both Jenna Deangelis and Natalie Duddridge on traffic before getting rid of the spot on their morning news.

 

Good question. While being out in the field and telling stories might be more fulfilling, it can also be exhausting having to constantly be on the move in whatever weather, looking for people to talk to, and writing a story in time to be edited for air in a few hours. Traffic reporting is essentially an anchor-type job in a comfortable studio, laughing around with the other anchors, being part of the "team," and getting lots of face time. Everyone has different preferences but I would imagine most on-air talent aspire to end up in the studio.

[dabx 60]

As for the NFL, I thought I heard that the apple broadcasts are required to broadcast locally in home markets

 

[MisterBill 99]

On 4/1/2022 at 11:44 AM, Geoffrey said:

 

Good question. While being out in the field and telling stories might be more fulfilling, it can also be exhausting having to constantly be on the move in whatever weather, looking for people to talk to, and writing a story in time to be edited for air in a few hours. Traffic reporting is essentially an anchor-type job in a comfortable studio, laughing around with the other anchors, being part of the "team," and getting lots of face time. Everyone has different preferences but I would imagine most on-air talent aspire to end up in the studio.

 

While I don't doubt that they aspire to end up in the studio, it would have to be as an anchor, not as the traffic person (which I don't see as an equivalent position). Rebecca certainly seemed to be enjoying filling in last week, but I'd be surprised if she would want to do it on a full-time basis. 

[Dk_mediaNYC 30]

It looks like Star Harvey has joined the weekend edition of the morning news as a weather anchor https://www.instagram.com/p/CcdAAs-uurx/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Edited April 17, 2022 by Dk_mediaNYC

[MisterBill 99]

1 hour ago, Dk_mediaNYC said:

It looks like Star Harvey has joined the weekend edition of the morning news as a weather anchor https://www.instagram.com/p/CcdAAs-uurx/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

Byron and Chris won't have to work weekends anymore.

 

Star seems to have an interesting story.

[MisterBill 99]

Kiran Dhllon has joined WPIX from WCBS. She was on the PIX11 Weekend Morning News today.

[IceManNYR 238]

 

[nynewslover 277]

Live shots and early morning thunderstorms 
 

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CdDtvdAM5K4/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[MisterBill 99]

4 hours ago, IceManNYR said:

 

 

Yes, that's too bad, I always liked her. I wouldn't be surprised if her leaving is why Kiran was hired.

Edited May 3, 2022 by MisterBill

[Spintech33 126]

On 5/2/2022 at 9:53 PM, MisterBill said:

 

Yes, that's too bad, I always liked her. I wouldn't be surprised if her leaving is why Kiran was hired.

She's been in the business 22 years. Well deserved career in the tri-state area.  Working at News 12 (The Bronx) and WPIX..

[IceManNYR 238]

Is this related to the city raising the COVID alert level or is there working being done in the studio?

Edited May 6, 2022 by IceManNYR

[NYNewsCoverage 300]

My guess would be related to new COVID restrictions Nexstar is implementing... but I don't know why they can't just social distance at the desk as before; so maybe it is studio work? It was a similar split screen at 5pm

[nynewslover 277]

Tamsen Fadal has Covid.. the social distancing could be related to that 

[IceManNYR 238]

Kirstin Cole, who was back today anchoring after being out with COVID, said on an IG story "Now we are all spread out around the studio to try to keep healthy."

[MediaZone4K 2158]

Again, I wonder if  on air social distancing makes sense because staff may be interacting in close quarters behind the scenes. 

[NowBergen 679]

Agreed.  As well as interactions outside the studios, including their families and who they interact with.  Unless there is a known infection cluster inside their building, it may be an overreaction.  Interestingly, WNBC is not doing what CBS, ABC and PIX are doing.  The reality with these new more contagious variants, is they will result in sporadic infections.  It does not mean everyone at their facility gets it.

[wabceyewitness 818]

4 hours ago, iron_lion said:

Again, I wonder if  on air social distancing makes sense because staff may be interacting in close quarters behind the scenes. 

 

they most likely are but, behind the scenes, they have the option to wear a mask or the the station has reinstated indoor masking following the city and state health departments both recommending indoor masking again.  

[IceManNYR 238]

Newly renovated part of the PIX11 studio, which I believe is used by Dan Abrams for his NewsNation show, is now being used by PIX11 for traffic reports.

[IceManNYR 238]

The anchors are back at the desk.

[MisterBill 99]

33 minutes ago, IceManNYR said:

 

The anchors are back at the desk.

 

That seemed odd given the new alert level in NYC.

[abric 178]

Maybe it's a decision between the anchors and management.

[NYNewsCoverage 300]

Hmm I wonder why they moved the main desk? Studio work?

[Dk_mediaNYC 30]

35 minutes ago, NYNewsCoverage said:

Hmm I wonder why they moved the main desk? Studio work?

I would assume so?

[dabx 60]

Could be a video panel went out - we will see tomorrow 

[IceManNYR 238]

The morning newscast is using the same area of the studio.