We are thrilled to share that Ilia Calderón, co-anchor of Noticiero Univision, is this year’s recipient of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Paul White Award! The award is RTDNA's highest honor and recognizes an individual's lifetime contributions to electronic journalism.
“Ilia helps set the standard for network news,” said RTDNA Chair Tim Scheld. “She is a brilliant and pioneering journalist, a trusted voice and a role model in our field.”
As a respected journalist, Calderón has received several industrious recognitions throughout her career, including two Emmy Awards, a nomination for a Peabody Award for her border crisis coverage, and being named one of Carnegie Corporation’s Great Immigrants Great Americans.
To read her full bio for the award, visit https://bit.ly/3KCsBs2.
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There are gaps in support to enable exiled media to thrive. ↔️
We hosted a panel at the prestigious International Journalism Festival, bringing together media experts and exiled journalists to explore the tipping points for being forced to flee and ways to help media prepare to leave their home countries.
During the panel, Internews Europe CEO Meera Selva shared her thoughts on whether donors and the international community are responding effectively to the complex needs of exiled media. ⤵️ #IJF24
Sometimes you just get lucky. I’m forever thankful to Allison Davis, a true visionary who was a driving force behind the beginning of news on the internet. Allison hired a small group of 5 to figure out how to cover 24 hours news on this new thing called the internet. Dubbed NBC Supernet, I don’t think NBC knew exactly what to do with us at first – our first offices were on the Saturday Night Floor after all. Many people asked if I could fix their computers. With Allison’s knowledge of the NBC News bureaus, we soon found pockets of producers and correspondents willing to help us. We covered presidential summits, hurricanes, the Iowa Caucuses. We shot our own video, coded interactives. Under the leadership of Allison, along with Bert Medley, our team worked with the shared purpose of using this new medium to benefit people’s lives. I recall one of the first live chats we conducted with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, where he ended the Q&A by saying perhaps this thing was a little closer to god. Of course he also laughed when he said it.
Frequently, when I reported in the field, telling people where the story would appear, they were keenly interested in what news on the internet was. At the time, there was kind of a magical mystery surrounding the internet – so much so that it became a running joke for NBC News producers and correspondents looking for an answer to a random question to: “Go ask the cyberjournalist.”
Supernet was all a precursor to the formation of MSNBC, the joint venture between Microsoft and NBC (eventually unjoined). Many people today don’t know that the MS in MSNBC stands for Microsoft. When the joint venture was formed, all of the NBC News programs’ websites were hosted on MSNBC.com, so our team launched Today, Dateline, Nightly News, and Meet the Press online. Navigating these two very different corporate cultures had its challenges. But we went on to create really innovative journalism as part of these shows and won some of the first digital news awards. In particular, I’m proudest of the interactive databases we created at Dateline that gave people new ways to access consumer information that really made a difference in their lives.
I do think inflection points often give opportunities to those who might not normally have a straight career on-ramp, since folks who are more established in their careers might not want – or need – to risk embarking on an uncertain career journey. Working at the dawn of internet news allowed me to accomplish much more, more quickly, working in a new medium and for that I not only owe Allison my career, but the ability to earn what I would call a professional living. Like I said, sometimes you get lucky. Cheers to Allison Davis, Rachel Chamberlin Schwanewede, Mike Wu, Stephanie E. Bostic, Matt Butcher for this fun look back. Thanks NBCU Academyhttps://lnkd.in/eQCeQsWw
🔮 As we gaze into the crystal ball of broadcasting, three seasoned veterans stand out in the panorama of Canadian journalism: Peter Armstrong, Susan Ormiston, and Rosemary Barton. With their latest collaboration for CBC's Cross-Country Checkup on December 31, 2023, we're reminded that experience and expertise truly shape the narratives we tune in to every day.
🎙 My prediction? This powerhouse trio will not only elevate the program's prominence but will steer consequential national conversations as we leap into 2024. Here's why:
- 📈 **Diverse Insights:** Each brings a unique vantage point, promising a rich tapestry of stories that directly resonate with listeners from coast to coast.
- 🎤 **Engaging Interviews:** Expect interviews that dig deeper and question harder, catalyzing a new wave of public discourse.
- 💡 **Informed Analysis:** The depth of analysis is set to soar, making sense of policies and politics for the everyman.
✨ True storytelling prowess coupled with authoritative news delivery can make all the difference in a world clamoring for clarity.
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👀 Looking forward to seeing how the landscape of news is shaped by such journalistic titans? Reach out on LinkedIn or find more insights at insidercondos.com. Let's discuss the future of media together! 📞📧
How do you make media in exile more sustainable? ✍️
During our International Journalism Festival panel on preparing media for exile, Internews Europe Chief Executive Meera Selva gave her thoughts on what donors and the international community must do to respond effectively to the complex needs of exiled journalists. #IJF24
Program officer leading work in transforming local news, equitable journalism, and more at Democracy Fund.
What a nice surprise to see many partners and grantees linked in NYT this morning, including a quote from Sarabeth Berman of American Journalism Project:
“It took a generation for the American news industry to unravel, and it will take a generation to fully rebuild it…But real progress is underway.”
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What are the barriers for funders interested in supporting media and journalism? How can donors help give local journalists a voice? A recent report “Unlocking U.S. Audience Demand for International News,” by Media Impact Funders explores the topics of media literacy, international journalism capacity, and the need for local expertise in journalism.
Key findings from the study of 1,200 U.S.-based adults show a substantial demand for local journalism that is precise, dignified, and representative, moving away from stereotypical and negative narratives.
Explore who is funding journalism and how you can contribute to this vital cause. By investing in local reporters and fostering partnerships, we can meet the growing demand for ethical, accurate news and support the crucial role of journalism in our society.
📖 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ep8fWHQF#LocalJournalism#MediaLiteracy#GivingCompass#Philanthropy#MediaImpactFunders#EthicalJournalism#CommunitySupport
What's it like inside newsrooms adapting to the evolving landscape of public service journalism? Join Chabeli Carrazana of The 19th at #INNDays24 to hear firsthand how orgs consider factors like mental health and identity that influence the reporting process.
🤔 Knowing limits to your data is an important aspect of making use of satellite imagery. Here is how resolution impacts identifiability of objects... more on this will be in our satellite imagery for journalism group. https://lnkd.in/etHJSy9g
-- source Satellite Journalism – The Big Picture by Mark Crocran
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HR VP US Networks Group
3moCongratulations Ilia! You are an inspiration to many people. Well deserved recognition 👏👏👏