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Author: Lenny Cohen

I’m a veteran news producer with teaching experience working on a national news website. I craft hard news and features for TheNationalDesk.com, bringing story ideas and checking every source for my articles. I also copyedit stories published by Sinclair’s local stations and begin the next day’s emailed newsletter. Before my promotion, at WPEC in Florida, I wrote the stories others avoided because they were complicated and controversial. Every day, I dove into legal paperwork and arrest reports to find what was happening below the surface, breaking news regularly. Plus, I studied Ron DeSantis for more than a year, watching his news conferences, constantly clipping and tweeting soundbites as he spoke. My familiarity with the governor has become even more valuable now that he’s running for president. I started my career in 1994, becoming an award-winning and respected TV newscast producer. WSVN-Miami/Fort Lauderdale * WFSB-Connecticut * WCAU-Philadelphia * KYW-TV Philadelphia Even better was creatively producing websites and social media, and serving as a station’s digital media manager — writing news, creating graphics and getting evidence of growing my audience here in the nation’s fourth-largest market, Philadelphia. WCYB-Tri Cities, TN/VA * WTXF-Philadelphia * Philadelphia Gay News * WPEC-West Palm Beach, FL The journalism “business” has changed — from standards to platforms to layoffs — along with the American public, and I’ve managed to survive somewhat on my own terms. In the meantime, I taught first grade for eight years. My principal saw my class website and made me electronic gradebook manager to assist co-workers when we stopped using paper gradebooks. With classroom and newsroom experience, I know how to prioritize, analyze and take the best course of action. Getting results means attention to detail, following through and following up.
Getting settled in Bristol Tennessee Virginia
March 16, 2015

Getting settled in Bristol

I’ve been in Bristol for about ten days and work for a week, so it’s time for an update. This blog wasn’t intended to…

Getting settled at work WCYB
March 15, 2015

Getting settled at work

Following up on yesterday’s post, my computer is not hooked up. I thought it would be, but the movers kept bringing in more and…

Getting settled at home in Bristol, Tennessee
March 14, 2015

Getting settled at home

Finally! That describes what Garry and I were thinking as we saw the movers, about seven hours ago, on my day off. They just…

Being new in Bristol & the Tri-Cities
March 8, 2015

Being new in Bristol & the Tri-Cities

It’s my 4th day in Bristol. I start work tomorrow. Very exciting times! It’s making up for the drive up, which was very unpleasant….

I remember Bill O’Reilly admitting he lied on-air
March 2, 2015

I remember Bill O’Reilly admitting he lied on-air

A week ago (February 23rd), I sent this message to a friend who has a lot more connections than I do. Maybe you have…

I got a job – and I’m moving!
February 25, 2015

I got a job – and I’m moving!

Yes! You read right! It finally happened! I’m going to be the next digital manager at WCYB-Channel 5 in the Tri-Cities, TN/VA (one letter off from WCVB-Channel…

Speaking without thinking
February 25, 2015

Speaking without thinking

It may take three to make a series of events, but I’m sure the third of this will come sooner rather than later. I’m…

Using African migrants as an excuse to bash Israel
February 16, 2015

Using African migrants as an excuse to bash Israel

I rarely get involved in discussions I see on Facebook, other than liking a post or signing a petition. Unfortunately, what I saw today had…

The news about Brian Williams, according to me
February 10, 2015

The news about Brian Williams, according to me

Breaking news! Literally! Sound the alarm! Roll the animation! Shine the blue lights! Right now, as I’m writing this planned blog post, NBC News…

The Grammys are wasted on me
February 9, 2015

The Grammys are wasted on me

I’m not a big fan of awards shows. When they’re on, I realize I don’t get out enough. Of course, that’s no surprise to…

February 4, 2015

Why teaching isn’t for me anymore

I wasn’t an education major when I stepped into the classroom. I’d spent the past 12 years helping put on the news at TV stations.

February 3, 2015

Why I’m happy not teaching

Other people seemed to love me being a teacher. They thought things like, “Oh how nice,” “The kids are so lucky,” “You’re a miracle worker,” etc., etc. But for the last few years, I couldn’t stand going into a classroom.

Who cares what Bruce Jenner is doing?
January 31, 2015

Who cares what Bruce Jenner is doing?

I’m so glad I haven’t had to cover this story. Apparently, Bruce Jenner has been looking more and more like a woman, with longer…

January 23, 2015

Deflate-Gate or Battle over the Balls?

Yes, I’m going to venture into sports, but not exactly the play-by-play. I really didn’t care much about this year’s Super Bowl and I…

January 22, 2015

Homeowner hassle

3 years without a problem shouldn’t be too much to ask.

January 11, 2015

Putting demands on Israel on France

Here it goes, my 1st blog post. Seems the shoe is on the other foot after this week’s terror attacks in France. The world…

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