Informational Interview at 13-WHAM

I decided to set up an informational interview with the main news anchor and news director at 13-WHAM, the station I grew up watching in Rochester. Don Alhart has been at 13-WHAM for over 40 years, and I thought who better to give me some insight and advice about the...

Making Connections

I was nervous the night of the Di Gamma Honor Society dinner. I didn’t know many students in the society, let alone any professionals who would be there. I carpooled to the Buffalo Club, and attempted to hide my nerves with small talk as I walked into the...

Finding me in my photographs

I’m a photographer.  In the past year, I’ve spent countless hours looking over my images, sorting them, editing them, resorting them and giving up on them. I’ve had a website up and live with a format and theme that I loved for a few months now but haven’t been...

Advice: Ask for Criticism

My best advice for a new intern is — ask for criticism. Sure, it’s nice to hear compliments and praise for how well you are doing, but that should balance out with some suggestions for how you can improve. Seeking out this criticism from a professional in...

Important advice for a first time intern

I’m currently in my third internship at a T.V. news station. I’ve interned at all of the Buffalo news affiliates – channels 2, 7, and now 4. Internships can be exciting, demanding, intimidating, and rewarding all at the same time. The hardest part of...