In my Introduction to Telecommunications course I am required to complete a "Networking/Field Experience" presentation where I must find someone who has the job that I want, go out to their workplace, interview them, document my experience in a 600 word paper, and present it to the class.
After sending out emails to several televsion stations in search of a producer who would be willing to help me, i was surprised to recieve replies from two producers within a day of my email. Both of them are producers at Bay News 9 in St. Petersburg. One is a producer for the On Demand Channel, and the other, a USF graduate, is a senior producer for the news broadcast.
I emailed my professor about interviewing them both and she thought it would be a good idea. She said i could do my project on one of them or both if i choose. Visiting with them both will give me a good idea of the diffeneces in producing canned On Demand shows and actual live news. Also it will add to my contacts and open up opportunities for an internship over the summer.
My first interview is with the On Demand producer and will be on February 7th at noon. I'm still waiting for a reply to find out when i will be meeting with the senior producer.
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That's really cool that two producers are willing to share with you their expriences in the broadcasting business. I remember having to interview professors in my university exprience class and it kind of sucked because it's pretty dry and boring, but interviewing when you have a true interest in it, I'm sure the questions and answers will have some substance and give you a leg up not only in the class but in your career. Congrats :)
ReplyDeleteThe assignment itself seems like quite a challenge, but also a great learning experience. That is amazing that you were able to find not only one, but two producers who were willing to let you in on some experience. It's also rather neat that one of them is a former USF graduate. I'm sure that person will have much helpful information to share with you. Good luck and congratulations.
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