On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 9:32 AM, PGage <[email protected]> wrote: > I am pretty show Brokaw had the managing editor title at NBC Nightly News, > and Jennings was the senior editor at World News Tonight. And I think it is > more than just frosting - the anchor of the network nightly news, as the > face of the news organization, should have significant influence on what > goes on the air - and they should also be and feel responsible for any > mistakes. It is their credibility that is, and should be, on the line every > night.
I believe you are correct on all fronts, but I also recall Couric said when she took the anchor job that she'd a have a news director to make the editorial decisions. I'm curious why the shift in policy, or if it is -- as someone suggested -- a largely ceremonial title in her case. -- Kevin M. (RPCV) -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
