Toxic newsroom culture is driving good journalists out of the industry—and it’s not just about burnout. From denied PTO and invasive comments about appearance, to missed milestones and $21/hour salaries for multi-skilled reporters, the reality of working in TV news is far from the dream many were sold. In this episode, Sara Davenport exposes the culture killers hiding in plain sight, shares personal red flags from her own career, and calls for a shift from sacrifice to sustainability in the newsroom.

📚 Resources Mentioned

• Connect with Sara Davenport - TVnewsMentor@gmail.com
• Join the Breaking Out of Breaking News Community: Broadcastersbreakroom.com
• Take the Free Career Clarity Quiz: BreakingoutofBreakingNews.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

• How the toxic “team player” culture in TV news is costing journalists their health, boundaries, and family time.
• The financial reality of being overworked and underpaid—and why so many are finally saying “enough.”
• Why starting your exit strategy now (before you burn out) is the smartest move you can make.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.

Burned out in TV news? You’re not alone. If you’re losing sleep, dreading Sundays, or questioning your future in broadcasting, this episode gives you four clear signs it’s time to go—and a path forward when you’re ready to walk away from the newsroom.

📚 Resources Mentioned

• Connect with Sara Davenport - TVnewsMentor@gmail.com
• Join the Breaking Out of Breaking News Community: Broadcastersbreakroom.com
• Take the Free Career Clarity Quiz: BreakingoutofBreakingNews.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Four major red flags that signal it's time to get serious about an exit plan.
• What to do if your job is hurting your mental health (and your Sundays).
• How to start dreaming again—and identifying what you want beyond the newsroom.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.

Host Sara Davenport opens up about the moment she almost quit TV news on day one—and how that disaster led to a dream career outside the newsroom. If you’ve been asking yourself “How do I get out of TV news?” or “What else can I do with these skills?”—this episode is your starting point. Sara shares her journey from small markets to top ten anchor… and the signs that told her it was time to go.

📚 Resources Mentioned

• Connect with Sara Davenport - TvNewsMentor@gmail.com
• Join the Broadcasters Breakroom Community: www.BroadcastersBreakroom.com
• Check out Sara’s Coaching and the Academy - www.BreakingOutOfBreakingNews.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

• The hard truth about longevity in TV news—and why most journalists eventually leave.
• How to avoid jumping into a job you’ll hate just to escape the newsroom.
• The three biggest lessons from Sara’s “trainwreck” first day—and how they still apply now.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.