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Sun-Sentinel Cuts

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Moderator1, May 19, 2011.

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  1. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    From The Pipeline:

    Sun Sentinel whacked at least 7 from its newsroom Wednesday.

    2 news managers, 2 graphic artists, one features copy editor, one news copy editor and one sports copy editor/online producer.
     
    Moderator1, May 19, 2011
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  2. mediaguy

    mediaguy Well-Known Member

    I was just patting Sentinel on the back for filling job in sports. Oh well.
     
    mediaguy, May 19, 2011
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  3. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    It blows my mind that so many places are regarding copy editors as the most disposable position on the staff.
     
    Mizzougrad96, May 19, 2011
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  4. dkphxf

    dkphxf Member

    I firmly believe in the importance of good copy editors, but it's hard to feed the beast with fewer writers.
     
    dkphxf, May 19, 2011
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  5. 1HPGrad

    1HPGrad Member

    Does this mean Orlando cuts are coming? If not ... that can't be going over well in Fort Lauderdale.
    That's one of the dangers when you start sharing resources and the big boss is at the less impacted shop. Raleigh-Charlotte have dealt with that issue for a few years.
     
    1HPGrad, May 19, 2011
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  6. Drip

    Drip Active Member

    WTF!!!!!
     
    Drip, May 19, 2011
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  7. Desk_dude

    Desk_dude Member

    Word is the Sun Sentinel's staffing was higher than the other Tribune papers so cuts were made there. Few copy editors/designers remain, which is still too low despite many pages being done out of Chicago. The paper is down to three seniors editors (production, online, editorial page) and no top editor. The two Florida papers share one overall boss. Its newsroom is down to around 150 from a high a few years ago of 360.
     
    Desk_dude, May 19, 2011
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  8. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    What's a news manager? An assistant Metro editor or something?
     
    Ace, May 19, 2011
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  9. SeanKennedy

    SeanKennedy Member

    Ugh.
     
    SeanKennedy, May 19, 2011
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  10. Matt Stephens

    Matt Stephens Well-Known Member

    So true.
     
    Matt Stephens, May 19, 2011
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  11. BTExpress

    BTExpress Well-Known Member

    Sunday enterprise editor

    Print Platform Manager
     
    BTExpress, May 19, 2011
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  12. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Mind-boggling.
     
    MileHigh, May 19, 2011
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