You may have noticed that my contributions to MediaMelon have slipped appreciably in the past two weeks. I’ve been preoccupied with several matters both personally and professionally.
I have just accepted a Communications Consultant job with the Department of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour, Government of Saskatchewan. The work begins on June 1. I will no longer have time to blog nor would it be appropriate to comment on media, now that my working relationship with journalists will be different.
I would like to thank the thousands of people who have stopped by MediaMelon and the hundreds who have posted thoughtful, passionate, often amusing observations about the media and journalism. Thanks to my journalist friends who have contributed mightily with insightful commentary on their work. I sincerely hope your careers are sheltered from the turmoil sweeping the industry.
This modest entry into the blogosphere began as a way to keep in touch with writer friends, students in my media class and with listeners to my radio show. Unfortunately, the radio show must sign off. Also, I will wrap up my teaching after this current semester. I simply do not have time to do it all. However, I will eventually return because I’ve had too much legal fun! And when I do, a reincarnated blog may also surface! MediaMelon 2?
Stay Calm, Be Brave, Wait for the Signs
Bill
That’s too bad, just when we need insightful commentary now more than ever. Good luck and have fun as a civil servant.
Congrats on your new gig. Save a spot for me for when I finally tire of the news grind.
News and government communications are two entirely different ball games, kid. While neither are rocket science nor need to be mystified, they require two different skills sets. Think deeply about what it is you’re trying to accomplish before setting out.
Bummer—we’ll miss it. Congratulations and best of luck. BTW, it was great to visit with you earlier this year.
Congratulations on your new job Bill.
It was Nice to communicate with you
since we worked together at CKOM
Let’s keep in touch.