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Summary

The speaker shares their experience of resigning from CCTV after 18 years, dispelling rumors about their departure and reflecting on their journey. They recount their progression from behind-the-scenes work to becoming a news commentator and later an investigative reporter. The speaker details the challenges of working under strict content control and the shift to internet influence, leading to their decision to leave in 2015. They also hint at a pivotal investigative journalism incident that contributed to their exit, promising to reveal more in a follow-up.

Takeaways

• 📜 The speaker officially resigned from CCTV in January 2017 after an 18-year tenure, dispelling rumors about the reason for their departure.
• 🚫 Contrary to online rumors, the speaker was not fired for a genetically modified organisms program; the program aired years before their resignation and won awards.
• 🗣️ The speaker had a smooth career at CCTV, starting with planning and eventually becoming a news commentator, despite initial hesitations and behind-the-scenes work.
• 🎙️ As a news commentator, the speaker experienced the dual roles of propaganda work and providing insightful commentary on social issues, which sometimes led to conflicts with the station's stance.
• 🤝 The speaker's commentary work was live and often involved a significant level of improvisation within the given viewpoints, leading to occasional issues with the leadership.
• 📺 The speaker transitioned to investigative journalism after facing issues as a commentator, finding satisfaction in delivering in-depth reports despite increasing narrative control.
• 🛑 The speaker faced challenges in investigative journalism due to strict control over narratives and the impact of the internet on traditional television, leading to a sense of frustration.
• 🏆 Despite the challenges, the speaker achieved a significant reputation in the field of investigative journalism, being able to deliver conclusive reports on complex social events.
• 🌐 The rise of the internet and the decline in television viewership contributed to a sense of crisis for the speaker, who began contemplating their future career path.
• 🤔 The speaker's contemplation about their career at CCTV intensified in the last two years of their tenure, leading to a decision to leave the organization.

Q & A

Why did the speaker leave CCTV in 2017?

The speaker left CCTV due to a culmination of factors including strict content control and the desire to pursue a career with more freedom and influence beyond the constraints faced at CCTV.

What rumors circulated about the speaker's departure from CCTV?

Rumors suggested that the speaker was fired for fabricating a program about genetically modified organisms, which was claimed to be the reason for the episode's removal. However, the speaker clarified that the program aired years before their resignation.

What was the speaker's role in the program 'A Tiger and A Seat Talk'?

The speaker was invited to participate in the program 'A Tiger and A Seat Talk' as a guest for a one-on-one debate with Shuipi, which was their first time on a television program.

Why did Shenzhen Satellite TV approach the speaker with an offer to become a host?

Shenzhen Satellite TV approached the speaker because they were impressed with the speaker's planning skills and believed the speaker could do a better job as a host than the current host, who was struggling with interviews.

What was the annual salary offered to the speaker by Shenzhen Satellite TV?

Shenzhen Satellite TV offered the speaker an annual salary of 1.2 million, which was a significant amount that could buy a house in Beijing at that time.

How did CCTV respond to the speaker's potential move to Shenzhen Satellite TV?

CCTV's leadership assured the speaker that there would be opportunities for growth within CCTV, including a new commentator system, which was more attractive than the hosting position offered by Shenzhen Satellite TV.

What was the speaker's experience like as a news commentator for CCTV?

The speaker found the role of a news commentator at CCTV to be a highlight of their career, providing significant social commentary, but also faced challenges due to the live nature of the work and the need to align with the Party's propaganda.

What incident led to the speaker's removal from the commentator's position at CCTV?

The speaker's removal from the commentator's position was triggered by an off-the-cuff statement made during a phone call with a reporter from Phoenix Net, which was published and contradicted the Foreign Ministry's stance.

What changes did the speaker notice in the role of television journalism due to the rise of the internet?

The speaker noticed that television journalism was facing a significant impact due to the rise of the internet, with viewership shifting online and the need to disseminate television programs through the internet to gain social influence.

What were the speaker's thoughts on their future career prospects at CCTV?

The speaker contemplated their future at CCTV, considering the strict control over narratives and the diminishing social influence of the platform due to the rise of the internet, which led to feelings of frustration and a sense of crisis.

What was the speaker's final decision regarding their career at CCTV?

The speaker ultimately decided to leave CCTV in December 2015, due to the increasing constraints on content and the desire to have more control over their work and its impact.