January 21, 2022 - This close call presents a good moment to pause and remind each other, and our bosses, that safety always comes first. Times are tough, and we appreciate the economic realities of running a newsroom. Journalists, however, will only be able to continue telling stories in the field if they stay safe enough to go home at the end of the day. Setting up and executing a live shot alone greatly reduces the ability to maintain situational awareness. We therefore urge all stakeholders involved in staffing individual assignments and overall headcount of operations to make field safety a paramount priority.
Safety Video After a close call for a multimedia journalist during a solo live-shot along an active roadway on January 19, 2022, NPPA Safety & Security Chair Chris Post lays out some tips for safe live shots. Post has more than 20 years of emergency experience and is also an Emergency Medical Technician.
