Beginning of the end for resume tapes

Seen in a TV news director’s inbox: an email from a reporter looking for a job with a link to his resume tape streamed on YouTube (search=”resume tape”). Great idea, especially as NDs increasingly look for web-savvy reporters and photographers. Says someone in comments below: “I have to tell you, getting a demo reel as a streamed link is a HUGE plus for me as a hiring manager. I won’t say I disqualify tapes, but I am far more patient with click and play.”