You can say that again. Speaking as someone who labored in the salt mines of broadcasting (before having the good sense to embark on a military career), I can say, without hesitation, that Chelsea Clinton is one of the least-talented individuals who has ever worked in television. Flat, monotone voice; zero charisma and no appreciable skills as a broadcaster or a writer.
If she were an ordinary J-school grad, she couldn’t get hired as a reporter in one of the smallest TV markets. She might have a slim chance of getting a job as a producer, but that requires someone who can write, edit and make decisions on the fly. Again, no evidence of that, and rest assured, Miss Clinton doesn’t shoot her own video, write her stories, or edit the final segments that appear on NBC.
Of course, this is really about her eventual political career. The Clintons understand that Caroline Kennedy’s bid for the Senate was demolished by her lack of media skills. Ms. Clinton will stay at NBC long enough to polish her communications skills, then move on to a safe Democratic district for a Congressional run.
Sadly, we haven’t see the last of the Clintons in the political arena.
One more thing: whatever happened to her previous gigs at McKinsey and Company and Avenue Capital Group. She was hired by that latter firm in 2006, but I get the impression she left the company well before being hired by NBC. I’m guessing both jobs were favors to her parents, allowing the firm to score some political points, while Chelsea pulled down a six-figure income for very little work. Sorta like her NBC gig.
“I’m guessing both jobs were favors to her parents...”
Absolutely. If you ever want to see how elected or appointed political types make money, check how their family members are “employed.” Spouses will sit on company Boards, own companies that benefit from gov’t contracts, etc. Not to mention the cushy post-gov’t service jobs the principals get. It’s probably as bad as the Mafia or some third-world kleptocracy.
At least there's only one of the junior Clinton beasties. Frickin' Kennedies had about eight.
Let's be fair now. I'm sure she worked every bit as hard for her six figure salary as Mooch-El did for hers.