This week has been crazy as always in the world of Westminster Broadcasting. I edited my flood package in just under 2 hours, which is good considering I was constantly being interrupted. I think it turned out really good for my first REAL news package. It's a little dated, but the package in itself is nice.
The County Line starts tomorrow... I'm kinda nervous because it's the first one of the year and we have a lot of new staff members. No sweat, though... everyone's really dedicated and excited! We'll have to see how it turns out.
I'm going to have to craft my senior project idea ASAP so I can start working on it. I have a few ideas, but I'm not exactly sure what I want to do. I've been updating the Radio News website, so there's a few options with that, but I'm probably going to find something that's a little easier- something I already do anyway.
On a personal note, I got a pretty big part in the musical this year! We're doing "Kiss Me, Kate" and I got the part of Paul, who is the assistant to the lead guy, and I get to sing a REALLY cool jazzy song called "Too Darn Hot." It's a show stopper *sunglasses face* I'm nervous to sing in front of everyone! Looks like I'll have to do some convincing acting! Haha.
Looking at IWantMedia.com, I found an article called Blogging Off Daily Can Make You Blind which I thought was amusing. It talked about how blogging is a new form of journalism and a lot of people are getting in to it. I guess out Capstone class is ahead of the trend!
September 15, 2004
My Career Goals
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Short Term
I'd like to get a job in local radio right out of college. I think I'm going to start applying to places after Winter break. This semester I'm really dedicating myself to my extracurricular activities like dance theater and the musical, but this might be my last chance to do anything like that again. I think working in a market like Pittsburgh, which has an ADI in the low 20s, is very realistic and attainable. There are also several job openings in Youngstown, which is a lower ADI, but definitely reachable as well. I'm not ruling out the possibility of working in TV, but there's not much besides news in this area... until I move.
Long Term
I'm probably going to move out of here as soon as I get the funds and a good job in a larger market. I'm looking to work in DMA/ADI 1 in NYC cos that's always been a place I want to live. I visited Chicago this summer and it was really great, too. I'm not opposed to moving. I actually already know several people living in the NYC area and wouldn't have to be completely on my own if I packed my bags. My dream job would be to work at MTV as a VJ or news reporter. I think it's something that I can work my way into. I'd much rather do entertainment stuff, even entertainment news, rather than be on the 11 o'clock news, y'know? If I could work on a TV show that would be really great, too. Maybe follow in WC alum Tim Kaiser's footsteps? He's produced Seinfeld and Will & Grace... not too shabby. One step at a time, though!
Short Term
I'd like to get a job in local radio right out of college. I think I'm going to start applying to places after Winter break. This semester I'm really dedicating myself to my extracurricular activities like dance theater and the musical, but this might be my last chance to do anything like that again. I think working in a market like Pittsburgh, which has an ADI in the low 20s, is very realistic and attainable. There are also several job openings in Youngstown, which is a lower ADI, but definitely reachable as well. I'm not ruling out the possibility of working in TV, but there's not much besides news in this area... until I move.
Long Term
I'm probably going to move out of here as soon as I get the funds and a good job in a larger market. I'm looking to work in DMA/ADI 1 in NYC cos that's always been a place I want to live. I visited Chicago this summer and it was really great, too. I'm not opposed to moving. I actually already know several people living in the NYC area and wouldn't have to be completely on my own if I packed my bags. My dream job would be to work at MTV as a VJ or news reporter. I think it's something that I can work my way into. I'd much rather do entertainment stuff, even entertainment news, rather than be on the 11 o'clock news, y'know? If I could work on a TV show that would be really great, too. Maybe follow in WC alum Tim Kaiser's footsteps? He's produced Seinfeld and Will & Grace... not too shabby. One step at a time, though!
September 9, 2004
Rain, rain, go away!
This week has been CRAZY! Everything in the world is going on! This morning I was awaken by a phone call from Mr. Weaver saying he needed a reporter for TV coverage of the flooding in the area. So I jumped in the shower and hit the road! I think I have some really great footage and interviews from the scene of the flooding, and I can make a really nice package for The County Line. I ruined the 4pm newscast on Tuesday, but that's beside the point!
My short term goals are to get The County Line ready to go for next Thursday. Everyone on staff is fairly new and just generally rusty from the summer. I have a feeling is going to be SWEET though, because the new guys are very anxious to sink their teeth into everything. I'm pumped.
Long term goals include producing quality packages and shows of The County Line and really cleaning everything up.
I have my capstone speech about my goals in a little bit. Maybe I'll update soon!
PS- IWantMedia.com is reporting that Howard Stern could issue uncensored versions of his E! television show.... that could be interesting to see! Check the article.
My short term goals are to get The County Line ready to go for next Thursday. Everyone on staff is fairly new and just generally rusty from the summer. I have a feeling is going to be SWEET though, because the new guys are very anxious to sink their teeth into everything. I'm pumped.
Long term goals include producing quality packages and shows of The County Line and really cleaning everything up.
I have my capstone speech about my goals in a little bit. Maybe I'll update soon!
PS- IWantMedia.com is reporting that Howard Stern could issue uncensored versions of his E! television show.... that could be interesting to see! Check the article.
September 2, 2004
40 Weeks, huh?
So today in Capstone we figured out that we have 40 weeks of college left... yikes!
This week has been pretty crazy getting back into swing of things. We had a radio, radio news, and morning show meeting. I'm having The County Line meeting on Monday. This week I've been getting everything squared away so I can figure out my schedule and figure out when I'm gonna have free time to work on packages and also do work for my other non-(important)broadcasting classes.
I'm starting to reevaluate my goals as a broadcaster and what I want to accomplish this year. My focus is definitely going in two directions... I guess I have foci. *nerd alert* Part of me needs to focus on my reporting/producing/directing role for The County Line and the other part wants to focus on the "talent" portion of radio and getting better so I can get a job.
My ProScout experience was really great, even though I didn't get any contracts or anything. I was number 889, so I thought I would have some extra luck but nope. Haha. I got some REALLY nice head shots and modeling shots taken of me that I can use for future auditions and things like that. There were about 50 talent/modeling/acting agents there and it was a busy weekend. It basically went like this. Saturday was all workshops and speakers... they were all really good and very informative. I did my acting monologue infront of this hollywood acting coach named Chambers Stevens and he REALLY liked me and so that meant I got to audition in front of the agents on Sunday. Sunday morning I walked the runway in front of the agents, showed them my pictures, and then did my monologue. I didn't get any call backs, but it was a really worthwhile experience and I definitely learned a lot.
I was checking out IWantMedia.com and found a story about how the Fox Network is saying that they're completely unbiased. The problem came up because critics are saying that the Network is devoting too much time to the Republican National Convention vs. the DNC. Fox is generally described as a Republican/Conservative network.
Me and my blog are friends.
This week has been pretty crazy getting back into swing of things. We had a radio, radio news, and morning show meeting. I'm having The County Line meeting on Monday. This week I've been getting everything squared away so I can figure out my schedule and figure out when I'm gonna have free time to work on packages and also do work for my other non-(important)broadcasting classes.
I'm starting to reevaluate my goals as a broadcaster and what I want to accomplish this year. My focus is definitely going in two directions... I guess I have foci. *nerd alert* Part of me needs to focus on my reporting/producing/directing role for The County Line and the other part wants to focus on the "talent" portion of radio and getting better so I can get a job.
My ProScout experience was really great, even though I didn't get any contracts or anything. I was number 889, so I thought I would have some extra luck but nope. Haha. I got some REALLY nice head shots and modeling shots taken of me that I can use for future auditions and things like that. There were about 50 talent/modeling/acting agents there and it was a busy weekend. It basically went like this. Saturday was all workshops and speakers... they were all really good and very informative. I did my acting monologue infront of this hollywood acting coach named Chambers Stevens and he REALLY liked me and so that meant I got to audition in front of the agents on Sunday. Sunday morning I walked the runway in front of the agents, showed them my pictures, and then did my monologue. I didn't get any call backs, but it was a really worthwhile experience and I definitely learned a lot.
I was checking out IWantMedia.com and found a story about how the Fox Network is saying that they're completely unbiased. The problem came up because critics are saying that the Network is devoting too much time to the Republican National Convention vs. the DNC. Fox is generally described as a Republican/Conservative network.
Me and my blog are friends.
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