Internal blog: first week! | WAVY.com
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – It’s so crazy to think that it’s only been a little over a week since I started as a news intern. The first day, I was a little scared — I didn’t know what to expect since it was my first time in a newsroom. But, just after a week, I can say with confidence that it was the best decision I made and an opportunity that will prepare me for my career.
On the first day, I started observing Dom working in the assignment desk, then had the opportunity to sit in the control room with Alexis during the midday show. They were both patient with me and explained every step they took while working. Although it was my first day, it showed me that WAVY-10 is all about preparing trainees for the “real world”.
On Friday, I had the opportunity to go into the field with Brett Hall to attend a press conference and cover the news. I was able to see firsthand how journalists gather information, prepare VOSOTS and manage to do live action on time.
People always say the early bird gets the worm, I didn’t believe it until Monday morning. I woke up for an early morning shift and arrived at the station at 3am. Even though it was early, I pushed all the way and it was worth every minute of sleep I lost! I went with LV & Kihanna to cover the Codi Bigbsy case in Hampton and ended up doing two stand-ups. LV and Kihanna walked me through how to do it and gave me the opportunity to correct my mistakes. I wrote my own stories, Kihanna reviewed and corrected them as needed. The early morning shift gave me more time to learn and get constructive feedback. Surprisingly looking forward to more early morning shifts!!
It’s been an amazing first week! Everyone in the news department is helpful and ready to answer any questions. In just one week, I learned so much. I know this experience is preparing me for a prosperous future.
