Did The News Director Really Say That?

WIVB’s (Buffalo) Kate Glaser got the chance to fill in as an Anchor on the Nexstar station, and she shared how at one point, she was in that same studio, as an intern, looking to break into TV news.

As an intern, she made a demo reel and afterwards, sat down with the WIVB News Director. She writes, “I sat down with the news director at the time and was told that I would never make it in the news industry. I "didn't have the look" and I "didn't have the talent" That moment stung. His words cut like a knife. I honestly felt devastated.”

Looking at her age, you can figure out who the News Director was at the time.

But, did the ND really say that?

If they did, a bigger idiot, I do not know.

After spending years in the business, many as News Director, I could not fathom ever saying those words to anyone.

I would never doubt anyone, until they gave me a reason to do so. I’m not sure I have ever had a single intern, working at any station, that I would have doubted.

As for “the look”…what is the look? Look at TV stations across the country and you will see many different looks.

If I ever run into this News Director, I will ask point blank if they said that? If they answer yes, I’ll tell them they’re an idiot and the business is better without them.

Here’s the post.