I do feel that you and I have individually been very lucky at “reading the room” in terms of knowing when it’s time to move on from a place. But I do feel for our former colleagues first in DC and now London for whom this must be a total shock. I know I was very surprised when you shared the news about AJE London. I hope those you can’t relocate find new opportunities soon.
Ah! I like your 'reading the room' observation! I think this decision was a shock to everyone in London. At least, like in DC, they're in a city full of media opportunities. And they're all very talented
Really good article, as always, Barbara! It is indeed a shame about Al Jazeera London closing - I feel
for everyone being made redundant, particularly in the current economy. It sounds like a bad time to work in TV news, what with that and the BBC cutbacks.
And I see my comment the other week about ‘world news’ actually being English-language news struck a chord (at least that’s what I like to think!) Will your speech be available to watch after the event? Would really like to watch it.
Thank you Luke. Yes, it's an awful time to lose a job in TV news. Mind you, there are several new channels that have opened up recently, but it's a tough time regardless.
Oh, i've been cooking a newsletter which is all about how it's not international news but English language news, I think you'll enjoy it. Will probably publish after the speech next week. Now, it should definitely be available to watch but I don't have the details right now. I'll definitely publish here when I have it though. Thanks for reading, as always!
I do feel that you and I have individually been very lucky at “reading the room” in terms of knowing when it’s time to move on from a place. But I do feel for our former colleagues first in DC and now London for whom this must be a total shock. I know I was very surprised when you shared the news about AJE London. I hope those you can’t relocate find new opportunities soon.
Ah! I like your 'reading the room' observation! I think this decision was a shock to everyone in London. At least, like in DC, they're in a city full of media opportunities. And they're all very talented
Really good article, as always, Barbara! It is indeed a shame about Al Jazeera London closing - I feel
for everyone being made redundant, particularly in the current economy. It sounds like a bad time to work in TV news, what with that and the BBC cutbacks.
And I see my comment the other week about ‘world news’ actually being English-language news struck a chord (at least that’s what I like to think!) Will your speech be available to watch after the event? Would really like to watch it.
Thank you Luke. Yes, it's an awful time to lose a job in TV news. Mind you, there are several new channels that have opened up recently, but it's a tough time regardless.
Oh, i've been cooking a newsletter which is all about how it's not international news but English language news, I think you'll enjoy it. Will probably publish after the speech next week. Now, it should definitely be available to watch but I don't have the details right now. I'll definitely publish here when I have it though. Thanks for reading, as always!