Journalism 164's Trip to KTVU News Station
On Thursday, November 1, 2007 my class was able to visit a live taping of the ten 'o clock news. Our professor Roland DeWolk works as a special reporter and former producer at KTVU News so we were able to tour the building.
It was great to meet and speak with Frank Sommerville because he loves to talk. Frank shared many stories such as the various news reports that he had to do. One story he shared with us was the impact of his interview with a man whose wife was on Flight 93 during the September 11th Tragedy. Listening to the voice message of the woman really brought him into tears. Frank also gave us a couple of tips and informed us that this major is competitive and you have to be passionate and willing to live far away such as Rhode Island to pursue a career in broadcast.
During the tour we were able to see the cubicles of news reporters and anchors. Then we saw the editing rooms, green room, conference room, and the control room.
The best experience was sitting on the set and watching Frank Sommerville, Julie Haener, Bill Martin, and Mark Ibanez do the news live. It was so different from sitting at home on television and watching it right in front of my face. The news room was not as big as I thought it would be but the robot cameras (moved by itself) was interesting to watch.
During the tour we were able to see the cubicles of news reporters and anchors. Then we saw the editing rooms, green room, conference room, and the control room.
The best experience was sitting on the set and watching Frank Sommerville, Julie Haener, Bill Martin, and Mark Ibanez do the news live. It was so different from sitting at home on television and watching it right in front of my face. The news room was not as big as I thought it would be but the robot cameras (moved by itself) was interesting to watch.
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That sounds like it was a great experience.
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