My experience as an intern has made me more dedicated and appreciative. I used to always think that Memphis was a boring city. I assume that it would be hard to get good stories but interning has taught me it's not always what you know but who you know! I have learned that most stories that we get are from very reliable sources. Many reports and anchors have their own individual sources that they each can call upon if they need any help. For instance, most of the journalists have the chief of police on speed dial just in case they need more information, if available. Many reporters had residents, owners, manager, anyone who would have any pull for a good story. Sometimes these stories become more than what it they intend to be. For example, let's say I want to do a story about a helping the homeless and I visit a shelter. While I'm there shockingly one of the homeless hits the lottery! It not only turns into a touching story but one that would interest viewers. It's so much that goes on around us. It made me realize that Memphis is actually a great city. It made me proud as an upcoming reporter to let other Memphians realize it as well!
Erin Willis, Ph.D.Assistant Professor at the University of Memphis. Loves news. Loves food. Loves Pugs. And now, loves Memphis basketball. Go Tigers, Gooooo! Archives
April 2015
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