Journalism is, no doubt, a tough, time-consuming business, often with late hours and unpredictable schedules dictated by the news cycle. How does one balance family life with a career in a profession as demanding as journalism?
That will be the subject of an upcoming Press Club of Long Island panel discussion, ‘A high-wire balancing act: Do journalism and family mix?” Hear from from four pros, all married, all with kids, on how they’ve made it all work.
The panel will feature:
• Shawna Van Ness, Newsday senior assistant managing editor for features and entertainment.
• Kim Como, Newsday communications manager.
• Jeff Bessen, Herald Community Newspapers senior editor and PCLI board member.
Scott Brinton, Herald Community Newspapers executive editor and PCLI president, will moderate.
The discussion will take place:
• At: Herald Community Newspapers, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City 11530, off Exit M3W on the Meadowbrook Parkway.
• When: Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 6-7:30 p.m.
• Pizza will be served at 6. Discussion will begin promptly at 6:30.
• For more: Email Scott Brinton at sbrinton@liherald.com.
