Katie Couric talks Interviews!

Learn from the Pros!  Go to edpuzzle.com for today's assignment:  "How to Conduct A Good Interview"!
Then, we'll set up our practice interview and do some hands-on work!

Practicing for Interviews Thurs/Fri

We'll use these two days to get comfortable with conducting Interviews.

Join our EdPuzzle class to get training, tips and tricks!

edpuzzle.com   Class Code:  b4QpY6

You have an assignment waiting for you!

Daily Grades

Get out your Grading Rubric.  We're gonna review it.

Join my BlendSpace Class for your Journalism Assignments

Hey All,
As we begin studying Journalism and News Reporting, we're going to use a cool online tool that helps us to organize, sequence and track all of the work we do.  It's a site called Blendspace, and you'll need to sign up and enter my Class Code:  pkqb   .  Make sure you create your REAL NAME as your Username, and store your Username and Password somewhere safe.

When you visit our Blendspace page (called a "Class"), you'll see Assignments, Videos, Quizzes, support information and more.  Keep in mind that these are GRADED ASSIGNMENTS, just like getting a handout in front of you.  They need to be completed and submitted according to the directions you'll see on the lesson.

So let's get started!  Go to Blendspace, sign up (use your own Google account to make it easy) and enter Class Code pkqb.

You're Hired!

Get a Job!

Today you'll write me a Cover Letter applying for your first Crew Position.
Make sure the letter starts like this:

Dear Ms. Thomas,

     I am writing to you to apply for the job of....(put in job name)




Include the following in your letter:

• WHY you want the job
• WHAT makes you qualified for the job
• WHAT you will do in this job
• WHAT you hope to accomplish and learn in this job
• WHAT second job you would want if you can't have your 1st choice

 At the end of your letter, include a closing that looks like this:

Sincerely,

Your Name

Spell check, print and submit today!

Starting Job Research

Use these links to start learning more about TV Production Jobs, as we prepare to start Job Training and Rotations. Expand on the Job Description for the position you want, and add to your notes from yesterday's training. 

Assignment #1: (5 points)

Use the links on the blog to find out information about the NEW JOB you start next week.  Complete all required information in complete sentences!

1.     Title of YOUR NEW JOB (listed on the front board):

2.     List one responsibility of this new job:

3.     List a second responsibility of this new job:

4.     What materials or equipment do you need to do this job:

5.     What personal or professional skills do you need to do this job:

TV Production Job Descriptions
Careers in Television
TV Jobs (Organized by Category)

Look for these job descriptions:

Floor Director

News Director  

Camera Operator

Audio

Technical Director 

TriCaster Operator

Talent   (reads the news)  (2)

Sports

Weather/Interviews