Journalism’s Talent Crisis Gets Personal

Did you know some local newsrooms are so strapped for talent that new hires are landing jobs thanks to their parents’ connections? With paid internships vanishing and AI threatening entry-level gigs, young journalists are stuck hustling for rare opportunities—often for low pay. Meanwhile, newsrooms are scrambling for new revenue streams and ways to keep their doors open. The future of local news? It’s looking shaky unless big changes happen fast. #LocalNews #Journalism #MediaTrends #AI #NewsCrisis #JobCareer