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From the everything old is new(s) again file, CNN has found a way to make cutting back sound cool:

CNN has announced it is expanding its domestic newsgathering presence while introducing a relatively new title into the lexicon: "all-platform journalists."

The all-platform journalists will join traditional general assignment reporters and CNN's roster of show-based correspondents in 10 new U.S. cities.
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The expansion can go forward due in large part to advances in technology. CNN uses lightweight kits combining cameras, editing and transmission technology (satellite and Internet) into a laptop-based system.

This concept is not new. We had a name for it back in the day. It was called being a one-man band, and it was how local stations got news on the air...cheap. For $15,000/year, you too could do it all(!) all by yourself(!)

Calling your young, inexperienced, willing to work for peanuts, aspiring on-air talent "all-platform journalists" is hysterical - in an 'I can't believe they're all falling for it' kind of way.

Someone should ask CNN how many seasoned reporters and photogs they're planning to let go once their "all-platform journalists" are in place.