Interns' observations: August 2007 Archives

My WHAS internship lasted six weeks. It sounds like a short time, but in the world of news, a lot can happen in six weeks. I’m thinking of it as an accelerated learning program.

>> Continue reading: My last day as an Intern

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Having been born to a couple of TV journalists, I’ve spent a lot of my days in a newsroom. I’ve met reporter after reporter. Many fit the stereotype – hardened, desensitized, unemotional. How could they not? Their days are filled with reporting crime, disaster, violence, and death. It’s all over the news because, unfortunately, it’s all over our communities.

>> Continue reading: Don't lose your soul (Intern lesson #4)

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So it's just another day in the newsroom when our amazing assignment editor, Sharlene, tells me about a standoff in Indiana and asks if I want to go along. Let me think about it... yes!!! So I find Rebecca Rector, we load up the live truck, and off we go.

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Writing is a crucial part of TV news. Let me say it again, but with more emphasis this time. Writing is a CRUCIAL part of TV news. Some people don't realize that because TV a visual medium. It's true...compelling video is what makes TV news unique. However, every journalistic endeavor must have a foundation of good, solid WRITING. And I'm telling you...doing it is a challenge. Here's why...

>> Continue reading: Writing is hard. (Intern lesson #3)

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