Location: United States
Gene Hartley
Describe your television station and what makes it an interesting place to work. It’s the top-rated news station in Springfield and has been for most of its 50 years. Employees tend to stay quite a while; they care about each other and doing quality work, as well as offering good community service. Best professional lesson … Continued
Jan Sokoloff Harness
Best professional lesson learned at the J-School? “Never assume anything.” That line was repeated, over and over again on the cover of a handout we received the first week of school. I’ve found it to be a valuable lesson professionally and personally. What is your favorite J-School memory? After my first Broadcasting 101 assignment, Dave … Continued
James Harnar
What do you do? I am executive director of the Daniel Hanley Center for Health Leadership, an independent, statewide nonprofit organization based in Portland, Maine. We’re working to build a culture of greater collaboration among health and healthcare organizations. We believe it’s the only organization of its kind in the country. I followed a long … Continued
Larry Hankin
What do you do? Associate editor, Intermountain Jewish News, Denver. How did you get your job? It was a result of my required summer internship which I had at the Kansas City Jewish Chronicle. The publisher of that paper recommended me to the publisher of the Intermountain Jewish News for full-time permanent employment. And the … Continued
Kate Hallock
What do you do? Editor, The Resident Community News. How did you get your job? Began freelancing Sept 2012 shortly after moving to Jacksonville after 30 years in Pittsburgh, PA; previous editor left and recommended me for the position in Nov 2012. What is the best professional lesson you learned at the J-School? Never be … Continued
Richard D. Hadley
What do you do now? I helped launch and now write for a newsletter of an SSA component agency, a position I came to after decades as reporter, editor and publisher for a series of private sector, independent news organizations. How did the news-editorial sequence prepare you for what you do now? I think the … Continued
David Groves
What do you do? I produce the 4:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. newscast, Monday through Friday. Competition is very intense in our market in the morning, so I’m a veteran presence. It also allows me more time for my other, non-paid, “job,” that of a youth soccer coach and administrator. How did you get your … Continued
Amy Grimes
Why did you choose the Missouri School of Journalism? I lived in Missouri, but regardless, it was the best journalism school. I wanted to do sports public relations. How did you get your first job, and where do you work now? I started out as a freelancer, covering high school sports for the Suburban Journals … Continued
Paul Greenberg
What do you do? I am the program director for journalism and media arts at Tulane University in New Orleans, La. I also do freelance writing for local, regional and national publications. I also write a weekly current events, news and information blog at http://www.greenbergrants.blogspot.com/. How did you get your job? I started as an … Continued
John D. Graham
What is a typical day for you? My day to day varies a great deal. I travel a lot. If I were to go to New York, I would be meeting with one of our key clients, perhaps talking about some of the work we’re doing for them and some of the opportunities and challenges … Continued