extends beyond those working inside newsrooms to also affect business-side employees and even journalism school students. The media industry is on fire The NewFronts’ new role for publishers Person in the news: Los Angeles Times’ Kevin Merida Facebook Oversight Board’s ruling, the threats to women journalists, sports gambling media deals and more The media industry is on fire Burnout is steadily becoming the word of the year in media circles. While some media companies had attempted to protect their employees from the pandemic’s toll on their wellbeing, more and more staffers are losing the balance between work and life. Even prospective journalists are considering seeking careers in other industries.