“The Evil that Slithered Up Behind Them”

The unconscionable slaying of a young TV reporter and her videographer live on the air during their morning reporting assignment in Roanoke this week once again opens the seemingly unresolvable debate about gun violence in America.  But we must not forget the humanity of the victims — a reporter and a videographer at the very start of their news careers.

With veteran media professionals on the Hennes Communications staff, we are often asked about the inner workings of the media.  What goes on behind the scenes? What makes them tick? What motivates their coverage? The answer is, the same thing that motivates us all — responsibility, drive and passion.

Media people have been sharing this blog post on Facebook written by a veteran WXIA-TV reporter in Atlanta, whose take on Alison Parker, Adam Ward, and news people like them all across the media landscape is unforgettable:  http://jayewatsononline.com/roanoke/