Brooks In The Eavesdropping Scandal: Burns By His Own Light

On the 9 th of this month, news group chairman Murdoch flew to London to deal with the news of the world.

In the ordinary way of thinking, the possible answer is to maintain the reputation of the company or thoroughly investigate the scandal of eavesdropping.

Murdoch refers to the international News Corp CEO Rebecca Brooks, who is standing on the side of news group European newspaper subsidiary, and replied, "this person."

Brooks's bright red curly hair is especially dazzling beside Murdoch. She is so cool and cold because of her style. She is deeply trusted by Murdoch and has tremendous energy. It is called the sun king by a British journalist.

The rapid expansion of the eavesdropping crisis made Murdoch's media empire precarious. In order to stabilize the media empire, Brooks finally had to be abandoned.

On the 15 day, Brooks announced his resignation from the international News Corp CEO and was arrested by the London police on 17.

The sun king was finally burned by his own light.

The ultimate example of tabloid Art

In recent years, as long as Murdoch appears in London, there are always Brooks around him.

Brooks not only became one of the most famous journalists in Britain, but also became a guest of the British Prime Minister.

Now, she goes to the police station to become a criminal suspect and will attend a parliamentary hearing on 19.

Brooks, 43, was born in a middle class family in Cheshire, England. He studied for Sorbonne in Paris, but did not get a degree.

In 1989, she joined the news of the world and became a feature reporter.

In 1997, Brooks, 29, was still a feature reporter of the news of the world.

At that time, she had a mission to Westminster, hoping to hear some news about Jerry Hayes, a conservative member.

The purpose of this report is to reveal the story between married Senator Hayes and a 18 year old lover.

Brooks told Hayes to exchange some news, otherwise the headlines of Sunday newspapers would be "conservative members and underage gay lovers".

At the same time, he found himself attracted by the young red haired girl and the way she handled the news. She listened to Brooks's advice.

After reporting, Hayes also telephoned the news of the world to express his thanks.

Many similar "recruitment techniques" made Brooks appreciated by his superiors.

Pierce Morgan, the presenter of CNN, who was the editor of the news of the world, once commented that Brooks was one of the most experienced agents in the news of the world.

3 years later, Brooks became editor in chief of the news of the world. In 2003, she became the first female editor in the sun. In 2009, he was promoted to the international News Corp CEO, becoming a rising star in the British press.

The story of "talking about the west" is known by Brooks as a typical story highlighting its personality characteristics: clear headed, sharp and heartless, but at the same time it has a brilliant and attractive charm.

"She is a talented person."

Those who knew her or worked for their men spoke of Brooks's awe inspiring tone.

Andy Coulson, the editor in chief of the news of the world, often jokes that the essence of a tabloid reporter is to suddenly turn someone around, and then let them call you to thank you.

A former employee of the sun recalls, "he said Brooks is the ultimate example of this tabloid art."

"Do not be caught" culture

In 2000, editor in chief of the news of the world was the starting point of Brooks's career. The news of the world, which was under the control of the world press, also reached a new high in advertising and circulation, becoming the best selling tabloid in Britain at that time.

At the beginning of the editor of the news of the world, Brooks appealed to enhance the influence and circulation of newspapers by strengthening celebrity and lace news reports instead of hard news that had occupied most of the pages.

Since then, more and more front pages have been occupied by TV reality show contestants, government officials, lace news and so on.

"It's the kind of place you never want to go back when you come out."

This is the editorial board of the news of the world by Brooks, a former reporter of the news of the world.

The reporter describes the industrialization process of news production: the collection of uncertain information, the use of all possible means and methods of journalists to seize exclusive news under high pressure, and a corporate culture of intimidation, sarcasm and intense internal competition.

"We usually need to talk with professional criminals all the time, they are our sources of information."

Another journalist who worked in the news of the world and the sun said, "this is a very inhuman affair. Colleagues often compare this way:" I have more than one or more "scum" in my contact mode.

Although Brooks said he did not know the truth of the eavesdropping scandal, many former staff of the news of the world said Brooks's words were not credible.

They said that the newspaper reporters were often scolded by Brooks for their headlines.

Andy Coulson, his successor, was also resigned in 2007 after Coulson resigned because of the phone hacking scandal and became the news officer of British Prime Minister Cameron.

"They cross examine every two hours every day, all about the source of all the reports."

A former employee of the news of the world said how they might not know.

In fact, in 2003, Brooks also told a committee of the British Parliament that the international News Corp paid the police to buy the news.

Because of the tremendous pressure to get exclusive news, there are few questionable methods of operation.

"They are the headquarters of the cunning.

I'm not sure if people realize that some of them are illegal.

There is a culture of "don't be caught".

The journalist who worked in the news of the world for 7 years said that the new union was cold shouldered until they proved themselves "completely infamous" to get the trust of their old colleagues.

"There is no way to talk about it. If anyone says: This is against me, it will become a laughing stock for everyone."

He said.

The reporter said that colleagues did not explicitly request private detectives to participate in their work, but if a reporter gets clues that might become explosive news, he will get the help from the editorial department immediately.

There is something mysterious about how to get to your desk.

You don't know, you don't have to ask. "

The reporter said, "every week, some people's mobile phone records, telephone records and sometimes even medical records will reach some journalists.

This is very common. People are used to it. "

"Journalists are under unbelievable and inhuman pressure."

Another reporter who worked for the news of the world under Brooks's administration said that the boss was very harsh and often shouted at the reporters' face.

"The news of the world" is much more mysterious than the sun.

In the sun, you know what is going on and what kind of people you work with.

The journalist who worked in two newspapers said, "in the news of the world, you never know who to work with.

They may send you a job, but they will not tell you why.

Usually, you are going to see a person, do not ask his name, do not let him excited.

As long as he gets his statement, he leaves.

Brooks strengthened the culture of the news of the world.

Brooks, a reporter who has served the news of the world for 7 years, said that her husband, like her male colleagues, burst his mouth and went to bars to drink and hangover with his male colleagues.

At the same time, she was very unfriendly and aggressive.

Social strong man

Tough and persistent tabloid talent and strong management style can explain to some extent why Brooks can get promoted quickly, but can not explain why Brooks can become an international News Corp CEO, Murdoch's confidant, and become a close friend of the prime minister.

People familiar with Brooks say that the most crucial part of her ability is the amazing ability to build social networks.

"She is a milky way talker, saying that she is world-class and has wronged her."

A person who worked with Brooks said that looking at Brooks's social circles shows her ability to build relationships.

A friend of Brooks said that she was a friend of British Prime Minister David Cameron and underestimated their intimacy too much.

Brooks and her second husband, Charlie, live in Oxford County, very close to Cameron's.

They often meet at weekends and have dinner at such an important time on Christmas Eve. Those who play together include senior public relations Matthew Fred, his partner Murdoch's daughter Elizabeth, and star Jeremy Clarkson.

Brooks is even known by the outside world, and no need to go to Downing street to meet the prime minister like other news group executives. Their private meetings have been frequent.

Brooks is also closely related to Cameron's predecessor.

Cherry Blair once regarded her as a very close friend. Later Brooks took part in the banquet hosted by Blair's political opponent and former British Prime Minister Brown at Downing street, which made Cherie very angry.

It made Brooks's relationship with Blair cold, but at the same time she began to walk into the Brown house.

In 2008, Brooks attended the gathering of intimate female friends held by Sarah Brown at the prime minister's official residence.

Brooks's friendship with the prime minister's wife is not only strategic, but a person close to the prime minister's wife said Brooks was very enthusiastic. People often secretly discussed some public topics, and said Brooks's way of speaking was very charming and frivolous.

So far, Brooks is still a good friend of many Labour Prime Ministers and ministers.

But because of Brooks's situation, few politicians are willing to talk about her now.

Max Clift, a British public relations giant, said she was a loyal, generous and very frank person.

"I think she is a very real person, which is very rare in the press."

People close to the Murdoch family said Murdoch had 4 daughters, but still regarded Brooks as the fifth. She was also regarded as a member of the family by many members of the Murdoch family.

Murdoch and Brooks had the habit of swimming together, and Murdoch also held a birthday party for Brooks.

In 2005, when she was arrested for beating her ex husband and former British soap star Ross Camp, Murdoch sent a set of designer tailored suits to the police station so that she could look good when she left.

Murdoch can do nothing about this crisis.