Carlissa Robinson
@carlissa17
Over the past month I’ve learned quite a lot interning. If you don’t seek out what you want to do for the day and everyone happens to be busy you either have to wait patiently for help or get the guts to get up from the cubicle and go find someone that will talk to you and help you get your task accomplished for the day. It’s nothing wrong with pretending to be busy while producers are busy but what can you really learn if you don’t get out and explore the station?
It’s quite amazing how much goes on behind the scenes to yield the product of what we see on television. The audio and video production team, the camera crew and the people behind the screen publishing content for the website all are a part of this madness that turns to seamless magic on screen.
So far I’ve picked up on a few helpful AP style tips, but it was one thing that really threw me for a loop. The standard way that we are taught in school to write is not the way the professionals do it. We are told to write in an unbiased manner but what good does that do if it doesn’t captivate the attention of the audience? If a politician is accused of sex trafficking for example, we can turn that angle into something controversial on television and web. What the web producers do here, just like everybody else is hone in on the juicy details and make them stand out to the audience. True enough we are not taking sides in the matter, but we can throw a little mud by asking online viewers, “ What do you think of this heinous accusation?”. If everyone thinks what the politician allegedly did is bad then what we say is not exactly biased. Something along those lines boosts comments and overall likes on the webpage and also allows viewers to partake in the daily polls. Interaction holds the attention of viewers.
I was a bit upset that I couldn’t take the Flash class but I discovered that I didn’t need it because it’s not utilized here. I’m still thinking about coming back after graduation to take it just in case another job opportunity presents itself. However, the coding class that I’m currently taking will enable me to read and edit computer code to change the interface or certain small details on the website.
It really feels like home. Every department links together as one big family and I love it here. I would be lucky to land a job in such a friendly atmosphere. Even during the interview process I felt comfortable and at ease. At another news station everything felt so formal and sharp. I thought maybe that was my first and last chance at an interning opportunity. The atmosphere was cold and unwelcoming and I blew my interview because I was so nervous. I didn’t get the smile, friendliness and light conversation that I received here. I applaud the interns that made it there. They must have the wit to woo even the sternest of personalities. On the other hand, I’m prideful for this opportunity and I hope one day I’ll be a web producer here.
@carlissa17
Over the past month I’ve learned quite a lot interning. If you don’t seek out what you want to do for the day and everyone happens to be busy you either have to wait patiently for help or get the guts to get up from the cubicle and go find someone that will talk to you and help you get your task accomplished for the day. It’s nothing wrong with pretending to be busy while producers are busy but what can you really learn if you don’t get out and explore the station?
It’s quite amazing how much goes on behind the scenes to yield the product of what we see on television. The audio and video production team, the camera crew and the people behind the screen publishing content for the website all are a part of this madness that turns to seamless magic on screen.
So far I’ve picked up on a few helpful AP style tips, but it was one thing that really threw me for a loop. The standard way that we are taught in school to write is not the way the professionals do it. We are told to write in an unbiased manner but what good does that do if it doesn’t captivate the attention of the audience? If a politician is accused of sex trafficking for example, we can turn that angle into something controversial on television and web. What the web producers do here, just like everybody else is hone in on the juicy details and make them stand out to the audience. True enough we are not taking sides in the matter, but we can throw a little mud by asking online viewers, “ What do you think of this heinous accusation?”. If everyone thinks what the politician allegedly did is bad then what we say is not exactly biased. Something along those lines boosts comments and overall likes on the webpage and also allows viewers to partake in the daily polls. Interaction holds the attention of viewers.
I was a bit upset that I couldn’t take the Flash class but I discovered that I didn’t need it because it’s not utilized here. I’m still thinking about coming back after graduation to take it just in case another job opportunity presents itself. However, the coding class that I’m currently taking will enable me to read and edit computer code to change the interface or certain small details on the website.
It really feels like home. Every department links together as one big family and I love it here. I would be lucky to land a job in such a friendly atmosphere. Even during the interview process I felt comfortable and at ease. At another news station everything felt so formal and sharp. I thought maybe that was my first and last chance at an interning opportunity. The atmosphere was cold and unwelcoming and I blew my interview because I was so nervous. I didn’t get the smile, friendliness and light conversation that I received here. I applaud the interns that made it there. They must have the wit to woo even the sternest of personalities. On the other hand, I’m prideful for this opportunity and I hope one day I’ll be a web producer here.