Posted by Joe on February 8, 2010 – 10:27 pm
Last week, I tried out for a talent position at my college television – PSTV. I applied for two positions – with the hope of getting one of the positions. I was behind the scenes last semester at PSTV – definitely a fun experience. What I have learned over the years is that regardless of what you want to do with journalism you have to be a jack of all trades. Ordinarily, this may have been a negative thing but in this field you have to be.
Tomorrow is exciting – I get to break the air waves to thousands of people who watch. I’m pretty pumped. I’m doing News Briefs – which is a summary of recent news and weather. If you’re in the Plattsburgh area be sure to tune in to PSTV!
Posted by Joe on November 5, 2009 – 1:09 pm
Last night was PSTV’s “Live Night.” At PSTV we have a bunch of shows that go on the air every week, but they are taped and only go live once a semester. The shows range from game shows, news, high school/college sports and a late night talk show. I felt this was a valuable experience for what it will be like when I get out in the job market. The advantage of having a taped show is that if you make a mistake you can do it over – live you can’t. However, I do think that live is better and a lot more fun since there is a lot more at stake. You make a mistake, you can’t redo it. When the clock ticks to the show start time you better be ready or else you’re going to look really bad on television. I love the hustle and bustle before the show to make sure everything is ready and set. I love the activity and the pressure to make sure everything is right. I thought everyone did a wonderful job and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in such a fun and exciting night! Go PSTV!
