Thursday, June 29, 2006

Right place, Right time?

So, I'm at church, we've set the media table and covered it, we're just waiting to see if there was further instruction, b/c we all planned to go into service. But then our fearful leader came in, and sat down at the table, and started talking about the magazine (when I get clearance, I'll let you know all about it) and it turned into a meeting. I wasn't involved, at the time, I just happened to be sitting there, listening to what was going on, if I had information that would help, I'd chime in, but I was just the hook up gal, nothing more. But then there was more talk, I chimed in more, started writing stuff down, and now I am the Media Relations person. Which is cool. I don't have a problem with that.

But later on, I asked him if he was going to the NABJ convention, since he talked about being gone most of August, and he said "no, do I need to?" And I said well not exactly, but that's where a loooooooooooooooot of big time people and connections will be, and Tyra Banks will be there (our third issue will be about fashion) and that would be nice to have her in it. And he asked me if I was going, and I said no. And he asked me if I would like to go, and I said are you paying, and he said find out how much it would cost and let me know. So hey, I might be racing to Indy after all!!!! And I can hang out with all my good peoples!!!!! And get contacts too, which of course, is the #1 priority! ;)

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Random thoughts part deux

So last night was my first night rolling clips, by myself. My boss watched for like 10 minutes during my first newscast, but after that, he was outta there. And that's when all hell broke loose. I rolled a clip for a package, and it was wiggin out. Everybody was like "is the clip rolling?" And I said yes, and the person next to me said yes. The other EP that was in the booth called my boss back in and then they realized it had nothing to do with me, it was the photog that sent in the wrong clip.

#2: My first 10pm, which is like 33 minutes. But ohhhh guess what, we have breaking news!!! So we're on it and I had to loop video and stuff was being killed left and right, I had to eject and put stuff back in. Thank GOD people are cross-trained, and the lady next to me knew about the system/process, because I was TOTALLY lost. But it was semi better than doing an actual show, because we kept going back to the breaking news, and using live video.

But, on the up side, I officially applied for the job I want to be promoted to. My boss said they're still looking at changing the requirements. And luckily, they have 2 positions open, so maybe they can tailor one a little bit, and leave the other one the way it is.

Sunday, June 25, 2006

The Gift and the Curse

So, I talked about this a little bit before, but it popped into my mind again today. I helped my grandmother moved this weekend, and I had to pass by one of the stations I just sent a resume tape to. On the way back home, we passed by it, and I thought about a recent conversation I had with a former employee of said station, who by the way is a big time Anchor/Reporter now. But she was telling me about her time there, and how she was from there. And I expressed my concern that a lot of these small market stations, for whatever reason, have been hiring people that are actually from the small town/city/area, despite experience. I mean fools (yeah, I said it) that just woke up from their post-graduation hangover are getting these jobs, yet I, can't get one, b/c I'm not from the area. I mean, how hard can it be to learn a few street names and pronunciations of newsmakers' names? Pulling out a map and asking a few questions, or going to meet these people face to face shouldn't take more than a day or 2. But nooooooooooooooooooo. They want somebody that's FROM the area. *End rant*

I think I'll just email this ND first thing Tuesday, maybe even call, and see where they're at in th hiring process.

On another note:
I HATE moving ANYTHING. I hate packing (luckily I didn't have to do that), I hate moving boxes and furniture, and I especially HATE heavy duty cleaning. This weekend was the second time I've had to do heavy duty cleaning, and fortunately the first time, it was one room, that wasn't all that dirty (although it took over 5 hours to clean it top to bottom)

But this place. Oh. My. Goodness. This is my great uncle's rent house, no longer rent house since my grandmother moved in. But the previous renters? I swear fo God, had to be about the nastiest folk in the WORLD. I just could NEVER move out of a place and not clean it. I mean, whatever happened to common courtesy, and wanting your security deposit back. I bet my uncle used up the deposit on only ONE of the many repairs he had to make, and he's still got work today. This, right here, is why I do NOT want to use rental properties as my investment income. Plus, I'm too nice to demand something from somebody. But I guess, since it's money/business, I could probably get over that.

But anywho, back to the nasty folk. Also, it should've been embarrassing for them to leave it like that. 50 jillion jars of relaxer in the kitchen cabinet, cd's in other drawers. Just. Ridiculous. I'm hoping that whenever I move from anywhere, and probably here, that I can clean as best as I can, PLUS hire one of those cleaning services that do make-readies for apartments.

Well, que sera, sera. Have a good week peeps!!

Thursday, June 22, 2006

You Are 29% Fake

The real you is something you embrace and don't mind enhancing.
You know that a few beauty secrets aren't a big deal, as long as you look good.

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Update and random thoughts

So I got an email from the ND I kinda know a few minutes ago. I think they might almost remember from 2 years ago. But it was all positive, and hopefully I'll be at the station this time next week or the week after for an interview.

But I talked to a veteran of the station, where she had her first job, and she said it would be a good place to start out, and said she would help me in any way she can. I hope this is really the one for me b/c it's time for me to start my career.

On another note:
Sorry folks, this post had to be edited, as information posted here may have compromised some things. If you read it pre-edit, good for you, and thank you for reading my blog. If you didn't, sorry Charlie.

Anywho, I'm over 700 emails now, so I need to whittle that down.

Hasta luego mi gente!!!

Saturday, June 17, 2006

Man Credit Application

This was posted on a message board I visit regularly, HIGHlarious!!!!!
I forgot to talk about this a while ago, but I had the chance to experience something reporters do at a real tv station. I had an intern. It was great! She insisted on carrying everything, she kept giving me compliments (not that that is so important ;)) but it was nice.

And I sent a tape to the station with the ND I semi-know, and I was talking to my assistant ND about his thoughts on my job search and stopping by the station during my trip next week, and it turns out he knows the new ND. So he said he'd put in a good word for me, and help me in any way I can, because he wants somebody to pay his social security. (And sometimes I think he's joking, but he's made this joke several times, LOL) It's cool though, but I hope he sticks around for a while, we need his intelligence and expertise.

Now, I just have a few rants.

1) I HATE cab drivers who insist on driving the speed limit in the fast lane, and refuse to move over to another lane and let other drivers by. They'll drive in that lane if absolutely no one else is on the road and it's irritating.

2) Lately, at night people will turn their brights on just to get people to move over, so they don't have to make the energy consuming move to turn the wheel and get over to the next lane, to pass. What type of road etiquette, really lack thereof, is that crap?

3) And my grandmother upset me today. Telling me I needed to get rid of some stuff that I WANT to keep in storage containers under my bed. And I asked her if she needed them and her response was, "no, I just need them out from under the bed." And I really wanted to be like "if you don't need them, why are you concerned about what's in them?" But I just left alone.
Yes, I come from a family of pack rats, BUT, I'm not nearly as bad as some people keeping checks from banks they haven't banked at since before I started elementary school.

4) I wish you really could telecommute as a journalist. Well, I guess depending on what you do in journalism, you can, to an extent. But I'll be glad (for the little time I hope to get away from here and start my career) when I'll be in a market where I can comfortably live 10-20, maybe even 30 minutes from my job, instead of 50.

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

So I talked to my boss.

Bad news: They want producing experience. And not some little college show (although it was live) they want real, tv station out to thousands of people experience. And I said cool, I wasn't really expecting to get it anyway.

Good news: He says they're thinking about reshaping the criteria for the position, and "all hope is not dead." (His words, not mine). So, we'll see in a couple of weeks where that leads.

BUT in other news:

So there's a couple of reporting positions open at a station, that I have sent a tape to EVERY time they had a position open, and now the criteria has changed a little bit. So I emailed my friend who used to work, there. I couldn't remember the ND's name, so I go look it up, and surprise, surprise; there's a new ND. AND not only that...it's someone that I have come in contact with before.

This person offered me an internship at one of the stations they used to work at, without even seeing me, just based on my resume. I kinda hesitated when they offered, and they were kinda like "well do you want it or not." Kinda in a rude tone, but Idk if I read a little too into it. So I accepted it. And then a couple of weeks later, I was offered another internship, a PAID one (ya'll know that NEVER happens in broadcast), in my hometown. But I mainly took the paid one because 1) I already had a place to live and 2) I could keep working at the job I had at the time. The paycheck wasn't really an issue, but it helped. So when I told the other person, they were kinda like "okay, fine" (and I don't remember if they said Okay fine whatever, but it almost seem like that was the next word). But Idk if they felt slighted, or disappointed, or upset b/c I accepted an internship in the big market.

So now I'm slightly worried that they might remember me, and throw my tape in the trash, or if they would actually talk to me. I'll be passing by the station soon, so I'm hoping that I can get a chance to take my tape down there and talk to them.

But anywho, I need to go read these 553 emails I have in my inbox.

Ciao peeps!!!

Sunday, June 11, 2006

Soooo....

It's been a while, but a lot has happened.

First thing that comes to mind. I'm not sure if the Spanish-oriented stations are ranked the same as english-oriented stations, but tell me why the chief meteorologist for the Telemundo station here is younger than me?

Second....
I'm still seriously considering holding off on, or cutting down on the jobs I apply for. There's some stuff I need to work on, stuff I need to handle here, before I can move.

And...
I'm hoping that I can get a promotion at my current employer, b/c I do half the stuff the position requires anyway. And it would be a lot more money.

My church's conference was a success. Daystar said they've received responses they have NEVER received before after airing a special. So make sure you call/email Daystar and request that the Rhema conference be re-aired. It's really changing lives, just like the phrase says, "What you hear, see and experience will change you forever."

So wish me luck talking to my boss tomorrow!!!!