Picture Time!

I finally figured out how to post pictures, so here are some highlights from the past few months:

The studio, where all the magic happens.

The office, where all the business gets done.

A picture of me hard at work at my desk. I tried to take it quickly so no one would see me do it...I didn't want to be the weird intern who takes picture of herself at her desk. Luckily, no one saw. :)


During the show, Lester & Campbell checking out their scripts, expertly collated and distributed by yours truly.


The gang and the Rockettes. (By the way, I've added "Become a Rockette" to my list of future dream jobs...though sadly I might actually be too tall for them. We'll see. )





I love the new set! What a great job.

Making my lists, checking them twice

I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas already. Just like good old Santa Claus, I’ve been making lots of lists and checking them twice.

My first list is what I need to do over break:

• Resume tape advice--I want to show it to the senior producer I’ve been working with most and maybe a few more anchors and producers.
• Paper Resume advice—I also want to show my paper resume to some of the people in hiring positions. I’ve already had the HR people rip it up for me, but I’m ready for someone new to check it out.
• More Contacts/Ideas for after graduation—the looming threat of unemployment makes me nervous. I need more ideas and plans.

My second list is a list in progress of what I’ll need to get from school before I graduate:

• A nice resume tape—I have all these suggestions as to what I can do to fix up my current tape, so I really need to use all the feedback I’ve gotten to put together the best tape possible. This is my number one priority!
• Job Leads—I want to have made contact with some potential employers before I go home after graduation.
• Radio resume tape—I would like to have a radio tape together just in case. There are many good radio news stations around my home, so I shouldn’t cut myself out of radio all together.
• A variety of experiences—I want to continue to do all sorts of broadcasting things—behind the camera, nonlinear editing, etc. I’ve gotten such good experience at WC with a wide variety of things so far, I want to keep that up.

I also still have to flesh out more of my senior project, but that doesn't get a list because it really belongs on both. I feel a bit aloof with that whole thing. I think it’ll help to get back to school and see what everyone else has been up to.

So my lists are not complete. Although, neither is my Christmas gift list and Christmas is 3 days away, so I better get shopping.

Weekend One of The Job

I've just completed the first weekend of being an official PA! I definitly enjoyed being back. I have to say, there are some incredible people who work here. Just like our newsroom at WC, the newsroom here becomes like a little family. Joking, helping, supporting. Sounds cheesy, but it's true! I also love the history of this place. The Today Show has been around since the early 1950's and has gone through so much American history! I was talking to one man today who was around when Barbara Walters and Frank Blair were anchors. He had some great stories about the business back then. I would love to experience what it was like back then!

Now, back to the future--I was also talking to someone else who mentioned a new interesting term (it's possible that it's not all that new, but it's the first I've heard of it). It's a term for someone who is both a producer and an editor--a "preditor." When this guy was describing it to me, it sounded similar to a "one-man-band" type of thing. His opinion was that similar to one-man-bands, it might be efficient, but it jeopardized the quality. Just thought it was interesting.

Feeling like a Grown Up

I went to 30 Rock today to make my temp PA position official. I am getting so excited about it now! Despite crazy hours and a ridiculous commute (note: Anyone considering working in NYC--commuting stinks. If you can, live there.), I really am excited about it! The people who work there are just so great and have really become friends. The reality of my situation really hit home today. I am so lucky to have this opportunity.

I consider myself a pretty mature person, but I got slapped with a total grown-up feeling today as I was going through all the paperwork. I know I'm prepared for the work that I'll do at my job, but I hope I'm prepared for the other real-life, grown-up stuff, even for after I graduate. Insurance, taxes, bills, etc. We should have a college course on that. It's great to know calculus and biology and all that jazz, but what about learning about taxes and health care and insurance?

Another part of having a real job is having to make some sacrifices, because jobs are commitments. Perfect example: I really wanted to come out to WC this weekend, even if just to watch The County Line. But now I have a few other things to take care of before I can start next weekend. But have a great final show everyone!

That brings me to my final point: A major good luck to Steve Brink and Kirstan Guides who are graduating this December! I am so sad I missed out on your last semester. Steve, you are so dedicated and talented with broadcasting and sports--not to mention your great taste in baseball teams! I can't wait to hear more about you in the future--you have to keep in touch. And to Kirstan...my Megabeast...oh how I'll miss our Monday mornings, breakfast at the TUB, and obsessing over how awesome Pat Sandora is. You've got it, girl. Connections, dedication, drive, talent. You go hold up the west coast, I'll stand by on the east coast, and we'll meet in the middle one day!