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Wednesday, April 08, 2009

KDAF 33 in Dallas to hire backpack journalists

Uncle Barky informs us that Channel 33 KDAF in Dallas is hiring some backpack journalists (aka one man bands, VJs...etc):


Reliable sources inform unclebarky.com that David Duitch, news director of "The 33," is off to Columbia, Missouri to interview new college graduates for two vacant "backpack journalist" positions at the Dallas-based CW station.

And since he isn't the first -- or the last -- let's state the obvious. The pathway to a job in local TV news -- provided you're willing to work long hours for minimal pay -- is perhaps easier now than it's ever been for kids out of college with minimal experience but a willingness to learn on the fly. READ THE REST 

I am not surprised. I posted a few months ago that Houston's 39 KIAH was hiring backpackers. Both KDAF and KIAH are owned by Tribune.  Any takers out there?  Maybe this guy should apply. CONTACT: Leave me a Houston or Texas media news tip | COMMENT: Click to leave your thoughts on this post here