Posted on 11/30/2007 1:05:50 PM PST by EPW Comm Team
November 30, 2007 Posted By Marc Morano – Marc_Morano@EPW.Senate.Gov – 3:03 PM ET
CBS News Seeks ‘Hip’ Environmental Reporter, No ‘Knowledge of Enviro Beat’ Necessary
The low bar set by CBS News for their reporting may have reached new depths. CBS News is seeking a reporter for its ‘eco beat’ who does not need any “knowledge of the enviro beat,” but must be “funny, irreverent and hip, oozing enthusiasm and creative energy,” according to a new job posting on JournalismJobs.com. The potential CBS News employee must also be “vibrant” and bring “a dash of humor to our coverage.”
Potential employees of CBS News are told that “responsibilities include reporting and hosting two to three news packages per week, plus daily writing for our blog,” according to the ad which expires on December 12. (LINK)
It is refreshing to hear an established news outlet finally admit publicly that being “hip” or “funny” is a greater asset than “knowledge” when it comes to environmental reporting. The discredited CBS News is still reeling from the Dan Rather years and appears to be continuing the current trend in the media to down play actual science in environmental reporting in favor of repeating a fluffy regurgitation of talking points from environmental special interest groups. (See list below for detailed recent examples of the media’s woeful environmental reporting.)
CBS News has once again exposed the reason why the establishment media continues to lose audience and influence to the New Media which includes the Internet, Talk Radio, and cable news.
Text of CBS News ad for “Vibrant Reporter/Host for Eco Beat":
Seeking Vibrant Reporter/Host for Eco Beat Freelance Negotiable salary Ad expires December 12, 2007
CBS is expanding its coverage of the environment. We seek a talented reporter/host for Internet video broadcast. We are looking for smart, creative, hard working up and comers, who can bring great energy, creativity and a dash of humor to our coverage. A deep interest in the environment and sustainability issues will serve you well.
You are wicked smart, funny, irreverent and hip, oozing enthusiasm and creative energy. This position requires strong people, reporting, story telling and writing skills. Managing tight deadlines should be second nature. Knowledge of the enviro beat is a big plus, but not a requirement.
Responsibilities include reporting and hosting two to three news packages per week plus daily writing for our blog. You should be comfortable using a video camera and the Internet. Be prepared to see America. Heavy domestic travel.
Send resumes, cover letters and links to katzn@cbsnews.com or send DVD reels to:
Neil Katz CBS News 518 W57th Street NY, NY 10019 # # Sampling of recent woeful environmental reporting by the establishment media: CBS News reporter compares global warming skeptics to be the equivalent of “Holocaust deniers.” – 2006
Scientists Counter AP Article Promoting Computer Model Climate Fears - September 24, 2007
Newsweek's Climate Editorial Screed Violates Basic Standards of Journalism - August 5, 2007
Media Covering Up UN Global Warming Report’s Political Agenda, Senator Inhofe Charges - January 31, 2007
“Hot & Cold Media Spin: A Challenge To Journalists Who Cover Global Warming” -September 25, 2006
ABCNEWS Climate Reporter: 'Scientists tell us civilization as we know it is over'
“I don’t like the word ‘Balance’’- Says ABC News Global Warming Reporter – October 30, 2006
New York Times Op-Ed Heat Wave Hype Melts Under Scrutiny NY Times Aug 2006 oped
BROKAW’S OBJECTIVITY COMPROMISED IN GLOBAL WARMING SPECIAL – July 11, 2006
AP INCORRECTLY CLAIMS SCIENTISTS PRAISE GORE’S MOVIE June 27, 2006
CNN Anchor Cited Fictional Hollywood Global Warming Movie, The Day After Tomorrow, to Defend His Science Reporting – October 3, 2006
NBC Nightly News Ignores Greenland Facts - September 17, 2007
Newsweek Admits Error on 70's Predictions of Coming Ice Age - October 24, 2006
GLOBAL WARMING MEDIA HEARING EXPOSED ALARMIST MEDIA - December 6, 2006
GLOBAL WARMING ALARMISM REACHES A TIPPING POINT IN 2007 - October 26, 2007
New Peer-Reviewed Scientific Studies Chill Global Warming Fears - August 20, 2007
Senator Inhofe Exposes Costly Global Warming 'Solutions' - October 26, 2007
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Good legs an unstated requirement.
George Carlin’s, ‘Hippie-Dippie Weatherman’...
Heh. I’d rather watch a crusty, conservative cynic on the environmental beat. Guess I’ll stick with Free Republic for my environmental news.
...”You are wicked smart,...”...
There is the fatal flaw - anyone who is “wicked smart” will be seeking a real career, not a “MSM” job with a dying network.
"Gay," in other words.
That’s because they don’t need a reporter, just an oracle to deliver the latest utterances from the International Temple, er Panel, of Climate Change.
“The potential CBS News employee must also be “vibrant” and bring “a dash of humor to our coverage.”
The dyslexic should be cautioned: that’s “be vibrant” and “bring humor” — not “bring a vibrator” and “be humorous”.
Lol!
No experience needed, C.bs will train you how to think and what to do and say.
Big ta ta s and a nice set of legs helpful.
They will review all the resumes, interview the candidates, check all the references, watch all the auditions, and then pick the blonde with the big boobs.
This is the CBS phenomenon known as: KatieKulture
Hip, oozing energy, ... why maybe even sometimes perky...but never deep.
Hey its epigenetics in action.
Hey its epigenetics in action.
~~ AGW™ ping~~
“Wicked Smart?”
Who dreams up these terms?
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