If someone was asking you for advice on whether or not to intern at your site, what would you tell them and why?
I have a great experience at NBC Bay Area and would always recommend interning there to students looking for an internship at a broadcast station. NBC Bay Area is non unionized meaning everyone, including employees, can try their hand at something different. For example, if someone decided that they want to try and their hand as a photographer they would be allowed to do it. In a unionized newsroom if someone was a reporter they simply are not allowed to touch the equipment.
Another great reason to work at NBC is that if you work hard, you are acknowledged. Everyone is not so busy that they don't pay attention to you. At the same time, the Bay Area always has something going on so you are never bored. Another great thing about working with a TV station that is int he top 10 markets in the U.S. is that the reporters and photographers know what they are doing; they are the best of the best. That being said, it is important not to be too intimidated. Shyness will get you nowhere in a loud newsroom.
I would give the advice to never sit the news directors chair during meetings. I made that mistake once and will never forget it.
2 comments:
I intern at NBC for Ad Sales for Bravo and Oxygen and just NBC as a company is a great to intern for. THe people there most definitely acknowledge you for a job well done. You don't get overlooked. Everyone is there to help! Just by reading your blog i felt as if you worked in my department when it comes to the people there. I agree with everything u mentioned, especially not to be too intimidated.
This is great information to know as I plan to apply for internships with NBC. I agree completely with you when you said "shyness will get you nowhere", good thing to remember!
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