Recent content by CopyGK

Idaho, I appreciate your comment, too. As I said, I wasn't talking about race specifically... maybe that candidate had a ton of experience being of a certain age, etc., and it turned out to be not worth it (for you, given what you said about the person.) I feel people shouldn't be passed over...

Actually I haven't applied for a new job in several years, but with the market in my area being the way it is, I am considering it, and where I am looking is a paper known for actively trying to promote and get diversity in its newsroom.

MU, thank you, I really appreciate your perspective.

I apologize for any harsh tone my previous post may have had, it wasn't intended that way. I am new to the message board concept. This is my question: As an industry, many people feel it is important to reflect our readers in the newsroom -- having different races, sexes, backgrounds, etc...

Fine. I didn't realize the issue. Would it be alright to rephrase the question in a more neutral way?

Shall I explain more what my issue was? I just have noticed that it seems that some newsrooms are more eager to diversify their departments rather than get the best candidate. I'd genuinely like to get other people's opinions on the issue.

I wouldn't work for McClatchy.

I am new so I may not know the protocol, but I was asking a legit question about race and sports departments.

nft.

Is anyone tired of people being hired not because of their skills but because they fit a demographic, i.e. female in a sports department, being a minority, or even better, a female minority in a sports department? It is getting to the point where it is ridiculous. A paper could get a ton of...