As an assignment editor, it always amazes me how one singular act can snowball so quickly into an around-the-clock mission.
The tragedy in Haiti, though half a world away, affects us all. We are all part of the same world. And though it may sound trite, no man is an island. We all need each other to exist.
Catastrophes also show us, at least me, that some of the ordinary happenings many stress over are nothing compared to what is happening in Haiti and to other human beings.
Some of what ensues on a news assignment desk during a global situation include the following:
- gathering all the information available via email, faxes, press releases
- speaking with local viewers about possible story ideas
- compiling factsheets on various topics to keep all the info straight & current
- Making sure wkyc.com is as up to date and full of info as possible
- tracking locals traveling to the affected area & keeping in touch with them
- getting the word out on local agencies' causes or who are collecting supplies & money
- keeping a top of the national happenings and local ties
- giving the customer, the viewer the most comprehensive and complete coverage
You can log onto wkyc.com and look for the special section: "Haiti Earthquake: How you can help relief efforts."
We here at wkyc have in our midst an amazing man who not only runs our sister station, SportsTime Ohio, but has traveled to Haiti many times with his church. Jim Liberatore was in Haiti weeks before devastation struck. Back just a few weeks, he knows what type of help they needed before the earthquake struck. Anyone wishing to help those in Haiti can make a contribution to:
Christianville Foundation
C/O STO
1333 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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