Ep.33:UNCUT: Journalism Isn't Dead-With Dan Shine, Senior Editor at Automotive News

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• Dan Shine comes from a newspaper family and has a background in journalism, covering various topics from crime to sports.
• The newspaper industry has undergone a transition to digital journalism, requiring journalists to be adaptable and continuously learn new skills.
• Journalism still plays a vital role in keeping people informed and serving as a watchdog for society.
• Being an authority and differentiating oneself in a crowded media landscape is crucial.
• As an editor at Automotive News, Dan oversees reporters and edits stories for online and print publications. Editors at Automotive News have to move and edit multiple stories on a daily basis, with some weeks being busier than others.
• Writers at Automotive News are autonomous and proactive in finding story ideas, and they have their own set of sources and research materials.
• Innovative and creative stories that showcase best practices and unique approaches in the automotive industry are highly valued.
• Challenges in the industry include the shortage of technicians, finding ways to better engage customers, and improving service department wait times.
• The right to repair act is a topic of discussion, with different perspectives on the balance between proprietary software and consumer options.
• Automotive News is evolving its approach to include multimedia content such as podcasts, videos, and social media to cater to different audience preferences.

Sound Bites

• "I was born into a newspaper family."
• "If you can write well, there will be a job market for you."
• "There's still a vital watchdog role to be played by journalism and journalists."
• "On an average day, I might move one to five stories."
• "The writers at Automotive News are autonomous and proactive in finding story ideas."
• "I like stories that showcase innovative and creative approaches in the industry."

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