Newsrooms Observe Moment Of Silence Today
• The National Association of Broadcasters has expressed its support for a moment of silence in broadcast newsrooms today in support of the five victims who were murdered last week at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, MD.
The NAB joins the American Society of News Editors (ASNE) and The Associated Press Media Editors in asking journalists around the globe to join The Baltimore Sun Media Group’s moment of silence today, July 5 at 2:33pm. A week ago Thursday at 2:33 p.m., a gunman with a shotgun opened fire and killed (top row, l-r): editorial writer Gerald Fischman and editor Robert Hiaasen, and (bottom row, l-r): reporter and editor John McNamara, sales assistant Rebecca Smith and reporter Wendi Winters.
“We stand with our print reporter colleagues in remembrance of five individuals who gave their lives in support of a great calling — quality local journalism,” said Gordon Smith, NAB President and CEO. “We ask broadcast journalists across America to consider joining in this solemn moment of reflection.”
• Note: The moment of silence is not intended for on-air use but instead to be observed in broadcast newsrooms and spent in contemplation, prayer or reflection.
