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Hi. My name is Kim. I'm a TV news anchor for a ABC affiliate. Probably the most important
tip, if you are wanting to get into this profession is to start doing an internship when you're
in college. You're first year or second year in college you're going to be getting that
degree, because you do have to have a degree. Then you're third and fourth, junior or senior
year try to get your foot in the door while you're in school working an internship; even
five hours a week; whatever you can do to make it work. You're going to be meeting people
and making connections at TV stations. Those people will likely know people in other markets.
The TV industry itself is pretty small; you'll figure out. People know everyone, so make
those contacts and keep those in the back of your head for later on when that first
job of yours becomes available you'll have numbers of people to call or emails and get
in touch with them. They can put you in touch with the right people and perhaps might land
you that first job. The other tip is to get your degree, because that is a requirement.
It doesn't necessary have to be in journalism, you just have to have your bachelor's degrees.
So, get that done, your four years of school and then move on from there and use those
contacts that you've made. Be willing to work weird hours, weekend, evenings, knowing that
your first job is not likely not going to be anything close to a nine to five job. I
would suggest that you prove you're a hard worker and take those extra hours when they
ask you to for your first job in this business; as an intern even. Always ask what you can
help with; always volunteer to help, because they will likely take you up on that if you
want to write a story. You may think they'll say no, but a lot of times they'll let you.
So, anything you can do to push yourself and prove you're a hard worker will benefit you
in the end.