Glenn Halbrooks Follow TV News Director Montgomery, Alabama Education Mercer University Expertise News media Introduction More than 30 years of experience working as an award-winning media professional in broadcast newsTrains staff on journalism standards like accuracy, attribution, fairness, and ethics; coauthored a news station's policy and style manualLeads on-air and online branding efforts such as website, social media, logo design, and brand positioningEmmy Award winner for "Best Newscast"American Advertising Federation awardAssociated Press awardCable Television Association award Experience Glenn Halbrooks is a former writer for The Balance Careers covering news media. His writing expertise covers the news media industry, journalism standards, media trends, and more.Halbrooks began working in television when he was in high school. Since 2003, he's been leading the team of a local CBS TV affiliate, currently as the news director. He has overhauled the station's website, launched social networking platforms, and trained staff on using these new tools while maintaining standards of accuracy, attribution, and fairness. Also, he works closely with upper-level management to grow the brand and protect the company's image across the 15-county viewing area.Halbrooks leads his station's on-air and online branding efforts from logo and graphic design to brand positioning. He co-authored the station's policy and style manual, which helps staff members learn policies on writing and ethics so they'll make the right decisions in the field, on-air, and online.Previously, Halbrooks worked as station manager and over the years as a videographer, reporter, anchor, senior news producer, and news promotion producer. He has been a part of news teams that have won Emmy Awards for "Best Newscast," and awards from the American Advertising Federation, Associated Press, and Cable Television Association. Education Glenn has a B.A. degree in communications with concentrations in broadcasting and journalism from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. A Message from Glenn Halbrooks LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Glenn Halbrooks News Anchor Tips From a TV Talent Coach What Is a Designated Market Area? What Are Radio Formats? Develop Your Voice for TV or Radio Learn About Doing a Radio Remote Broadcast What Does an Assignment Editor Do? How to Be a Good Radio Personality How to Sell Radio Advertising How to Sell Newspaper Advertising to Retail Businesses Media Sensationalism in Today's News Coverage How to Shoot Video Like a Professional Videographer 10 Tips for Building Your Radio Brand On and Off Air What to Know About a TV Contract Before You Sign Nielsen TV Ratings Reasons to Become a TV News Anchor Media Industry Jobs You Can Get without a Degree 10 Actions a TV News Anchor Should Avoid What Does a TV News Director Do? What Does a TV News Producer Do? Questions to Ask During a Media Job Interview How to Prepare Yourself for a Media Job Interview Here's Why Your Branding Strategy Isn't Working Selling the Benefits of TV Advertisements How to Kickstart Your Social Media Campaign