Definition of Advanced Reporting: By the end of this semester I will polish my reporting, performance and production techniques through in-depth assignments and live newsroom reporting shifts. (courtesy of Randy Reeves, associate MU professor and assignment editor KOMU 8 News)
Basically by the end of the semester I will have 16 live shot shifts, 8 morning news, 8 dayside (live at 5 and 6) and a few HFRs (hold for release) longer form investigative stories for the KOMU 8 franchises, 8 on your money and Target 8 investigates. These new stories will add to my last semester's work of dayside reporting, cut-ins anchoring and producing as well as one 8 on your money story.
All of my reports, anchoring and live shots will be compiled into a resume tape as well as an e-portfolio to be shared with fellow journalists in the real world of actual broadcast employment! As I said before exciting but nerve wracking all at the same time! Those nervous butterflies in my stomach will definitely keep my adrenaline rushing all year long.
My video news packages from January-May 2009 covered a variety of subjects from Daffodil Days at the American Cancer Society, new legislation and protests at the capitol in Jefferson City, CPR classes for middle schoolers, new police dispatch centers, the tobacco tax and even a gluten-free bakery. My 8 on your money story entitled "Economic Escapism at the Movies" showed how despite the recession local cinemas are stilling rolling in the money weekend after weekend.
My task now is to complete my weekly live shots and start searching for some new ideas for my franchise stories. So far some blossoming ideas are the effects of the economy on non-profit corporations-how do projects and fundraising hold up with the downturn? Is volunteering scarce? How does the dynamic of a non-profit organization change when the flow of money changes? I also have always been interested in education and the future of our children so something with the local schools is continually a possibility.
So now it's time to get researching! Stay tuned for more adventures...
Here is my 8 on your money story about escapism at the movies during the economic recession--
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