The Baltimore Association of Black Journalists (BABJ) hosted its April meeting, “Making it Work at Home” Saturday April 25, 2020.

Due to health concerns surrounding the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), BABJ opted for a webinar in an effort to implement social distancing and keep members safe.

ICYMI… you can view the BABJ “Making It Work” Panel here via YouTube

The COVID-19 crisis has forced newsrooms and media organizations to change how they operate. The BABJ wants to help you take control of your new at-home workspace and studio. Our panel of news, public affairs and lifestyles experts shared their tips on how they are balancing the new remote demands to ensure that the show goes on.

The panelists included:

Elsa M, “Midday Maryland” Host, WMAR-TV

Karen Campbell, Anchor/Reporter WTHR-TV 

Harold Fisher, “The Daily Drum” Host, WHUR 96.3 Radio

More than 20 participants signed on for the two hour interactive information sharing discussion.

Our panelists demonstrated how they are achieving professional broadcasting visuals and sound for their jobs. They also offered some best practices to and common sense tips to balance the “new normal” of working, social distancing and coping during this COVID-19 crisis.