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Visiting a TV Station

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travisl5678

In about a month I'm going to visit 2 TV stations in a VERY small market (around market #200) as apart of a college tour, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on a way to make a good impression while I'm there. Thanks!
 
At SF State, my professor told us not to get the roof of our mouths sunburned. Meaning, do not look like a fish out of the water with your mouth wide open as you're looking around. Be professional.
 
If you're a college student looking in market 200, be aware that most of the staffers there will be almost the same age you are. These are starter markets, where you put in a year, maybe two at the most, then move on.

Although it is like Single A baseball and not MLB, be respectful and professional. They may be still green behind the ears but they are still a step ahead of you. Gook luck!
 
travisl5678 said:
In about a month I'm going to visit 2 TV stations in a VERY small market (around market #200) as apart of a college tour, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on a way to make a good impression while I'm there. Thanks!
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Is this market by chance, Fresno?
 
Madmansam said:
travisl5678 said:
In about a month I'm going to visit 2 TV stations in a VERY small market (around market #200) as apart of a college tour, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on a way to make a good impression while I'm there. Thanks!
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Is this market by chance, Fresno?
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It sounds more like Eureka, Redding or Medford.

Research ahead of time. Learn a few market facts. Follow their news stories, if they are available online. Preparation makes a terrific impression.
 
Even though travisl5678 posted "around market #200", I would like to mention Saint Joseph, Missouri is currently ranked #200 among markets researched by the Nielsen Company.
 
Eureka?

Chico/Redding?

Either way, the advice is correct. Be professional, absorb what you see like a sponge and enjoy the opportunity!
 
I toured one when I was in college many years ago.

When we came to the Engineering Dept. the entire staff was huddled around
watching some movie with a lot of nudity that they had hijacked off of HBO using the
station's big dish.

Don't visibly react to stuff like that. You're not their shop steward.
 
I've always wanted to tour a TV station, but with me being in the Chicago market, to my knowledge, none of the Chicago stations offer tours (WCIU might, but not sure). To my knowledge, even WYIN Gary, IN (studios in Merrillville) don't even offer tours. The only one I know that offers tours is Milwaukee Public Television in Milwaukee (WMVS/WMVT), run by the Milwaukee Area Technical College.
 
I have worked in small TV markets in my younger days. I still have friends that work there. I think you'll find a more causal atmosphere than larger stations & markets. Maybe a little bit more fun and humor going on. What smaller markets do offer is a lot of creativity and drive. There is a constant movement to do more with less.
 
We provide tours here at WDAF-TV, but the tour group must schedule a time with an employee, who will also conduct the tour.
 
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