So Nervous/Dream Job - Page 3

TechAPhi · #31 11-07-2001, 12:06 AM

Hi again,

A few tid-bits of my work week so far...

First, I saw Joie Chen both yesterday and today. She's so adorable!

Second, the television program "Access Hollywood" was in our newsroom Monday to film a segment they are doing about CNN. I got to watch them setting up the shots, doing the interviews, etc. They said we should watch 'cause we might be in the background shots. Word is that one of our writer/reporters is interviewing for a job with "Access Hollywood."

Third, I worked on the Emmy special section for CNN.com on Sunday. I created the photo gallery of celeb fashions. It was so hectic. We also had to post the winners as they were announced--craziness! Anyway, I will post a link to the photo gallery in case anyone wants to check it out.

That's about it for now. Still having fun.

AOE,
Jen

TechAPhi · #32 11-07-2001, 04:17 PM

Here's the link to the Emmys page I worked on. Click here!

When you get to the page, look to the right-hand side of the screen for "Fashions 2001 Gallery." (Look for the picture of Edie Falco.) Click the image of Edie (above Calista Flockhart's picture) to see the gallery I put together.

I also put together the complete list of winners, also available on the page above.

AOE,
Jen

bruinaphi · #33 11-07-2001, 08:37 PM

Awesome job Jen! It sounds like your job is a blast. Thanks for posting the links. I love hearing about CNN behind the scenes!

TechAPhi · #34 11-10-2001, 12:58 AM

Here's a link to a picture of the outside of that hip little breakroom I am always talking about.

Click here to see the picture...

I took some pix of the newsroom, but they didn't come out too well. I'll try again tomorrow.

AOE,
Jen

Miami1839 · #35 11-11-2001, 09:02 PM

Hey Jen

Glad to hear your having fun with your job. Thanks for posting the picture and links

I love reading about your experiences.

Kevin
Beta Theta Pi

mmcat · #36 11-12-2001, 10:51 PM

it sounds like you are having a ball and doing a great job.
congrats on a solid home run.
mmcat

TechAPhi · #37 11-13-2001, 12:59 AM

After a very quiet weekend, today news was breaking like pinatas at a birthday party.

I spent nine hours working on the American Airlines Flight 587 crash story, the General War on Terror story (while I was at work we confirmed and reported that the Taliban was retreating from Kabul), and the story of the USAirways plane that was diverted to Washington's Dulles Airport at the behest of a sky marshall (turned out to be a drunk guy causing a commotion).

It was so crazy--but very exciting and fun. Well, I have to go to sleep now so I can get up and do it all again tomorrow.

AOE,
Jen

TechAPhi · #38 11-20-2001, 12:30 AM

Our newsroom was recently moved to its current location. Anyway, they have been doing work on it ever since I got there. Over the past few days, they have been setting up a set from which reporters will do their news reports.

Today was the first day the set was "live." It was really cool because the reporters sat with their backs to us (like you see on TV). There are monitors facing the reporters so they can see themselves (we can all see the monitors from our vantage point). The teleprompters are also facing them (so they are, likewise, facing us). It was really neat to watch them filming. I really enjoyed it. One of these days you might just turn on CNN and see me in the background.

That's my update for now. If you're still interested, I'll keep 'em coming.

Jen

Miami1839 · #39 11-20-2001, 05:00 AM

Hey Jen. Keep it rolling

Kevin

AlphaPhiPrincess · #40 11-21-2001, 01:29 PM

Awesome info Jen! I've enjoyed hearing all about what you're doing.

KappaStargirl · #41 11-21-2001, 04:28 PM

Congrats and advice!

If this is your dream job, TELL THEM, but in a nice, professional manner. I got the job I have b/c I told them that it was my dream job.

TechAPhi · #42 11-23-2001, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KappaStargirl
Congrats and advice!

If this is your dream job, TELL THEM, but in a nice, professional manner. I got the job I have b/c I told them that it was my dream job.

You know what? I practically did admit that in the interview!

I felt kind of dumb about it afterward, but a few days later I got the call inviting me to work for CNN. It was awesome!

Definitely good advice. I think you have to let 'em know you really want it, and really believe in the company (which I do).

It's been a great month at CNN--hopefully there will be many more!

Jen

AGDLynn · #43 11-23-2001, 10:11 AM

Congrats, Jen!! I know that a few years ago, there were several Alpha Gams that worked for CNN/Turner. With weddings, pregnancies, layoffs, etc. I only know of one for sure.

Sounds like a terrific job!

BTW, I took a class there and one of the things was to give a 5-min. speech. I couldn't think of a topic until I went to get on the elevator. There are 4 TV cameras on different stations so my topic began, "I am an addicted"..after I gave the symptoms, I said the addiction was TV watching!! Fortunately, I beat it pretty well!!

And yeah, Atlanta is a wonderful city, even with the traffic hassles.

bruinaphi · #44 12-06-2001, 02:16 AM

Hey Jen,

You asked a while back who my favorite reported was on CNN, and I don't think I've ever answered. I really like Christiane Amanpour, but I have to confess I am totally in love with Kris Osborn. I never have crushes on TV personalities but he is so cute that I have to keep myself from drooling on the TV in the morning. LOL!

Hope things are still going well!

Laura

mmcat · #45 12-07-2001, 08:35 PM

i can't think of a better time and place to be right now.
cnn is hot, ready and on it. i have you in my classroom 24-7. it's a wonderful teaching tool.
good luck.
mmcat