Sebastian Robertson of KING 5 reporting on a child murder wearing a crew neck something or other on the story. Just absurd. Really classy, rookie. Now, back to our regularly scheduled program, Leave it to Beaver.
Robertson isn't really a rookie, I should correct, having worked in Austin and Dallas and 7 years here, so his apparel is even more surprising for a story like this.
Absurd seems a bit harsh. There’s a reason you’re on the sidelines, Wayne.
ReplyDeleteThe reporter only needed to slip on a sport coat and he would have been fine. It was a serious story that demanded an authoritative look by the reporter. Period. Sidelines? A cheap shot from an anonymous poster.
DeleteYou also take a lot of liberties in your post. Calling it a child murder is premature. COD not determined or released yet. No on or off the record statements indicate murder/homicide/foul play. Suggest? Perhaps. Loose. Maybe that’s why you never made it past cable.
ReplyDeleteSomeone was trying to cover something up and family members had suspicions. This was a four-year-old child buried by somebody.
DeleteFor your information, sir, I CHOSE cable news after 20 years in broadcast on-air and management.
I look forward to seeing your news credentials.
I’ve noticed this too. KING must not have any dress code policy for reporters outside of that yellow jacket.
ReplyDeleteThe yellow jackets cover a multitude of sins, true. Casual attire is ok for a boating feature but not a serious criminal case. Just have a sport coat in the backseat of the news car and slip it on. Even a tie just in case. Reporter or anchor attire should never be a distraction from the content. Professional, appropriate.
DeleteKING staffing is mighty thin. Wonder if the t-shirt is a "This is my 9th shift in 8 days" protest or something. Regardless, not a look old Seb ought to save for his reel.
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