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Career Moves |
| Message Name: |
Going to a small market station |
| Date Posted: |
06/04/2005 |
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It's not always true that the first reporting gig is the easiest to get. For me it was the hardest. It took me 6-months to get my first bite and about 8 to get an offer. Despite what some might have you believe that is not out of the ordinary. I'm now reporting in market #2.
I would say to you don't get discouraged. TV is a strange beast. You have to be what news director are looking for at the time.
If you really want to be a reporter, try to get a job in a small market. If you don't get any bites as a reporter, apply for producing or desk jobs. At least you'll be in and then you can pitch stories and push to report.
Good luck.
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is the best chance to try to get on air. Things are always in flux at small market stations because people move on to bigger things, and opportunities become readily available, if you're up to the challenge.
It's the best possible learning environment. Think of it as graduate school, so even if you're making a pittance, you're gaining the skills you'll need.
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