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Applied for this news producer job, and they have been teasing me for a month now. First resume was sent in, than interviewed, than they ask for references, then references confirmed form sent to them and sent it back. Now they want me to fill out an application, so beyond being a twisted pretzel of nerves, just wanted to know why they make you jump through so many hoops. And if you think I got the job?
4 answers - Asked By: Johnray S. - 12/6/2007
I would love to work as a book editor and possibly one day become a literary agent. I currently work as a news producer. Any thoughts on how this experience could help me land a job in the publishing industry?
2 answers - Asked By: elle p - 11/15/2008
Real news anchors/producers encourged....please tell me everything! Also the pros and cons of these jobs would help! Thank you!
1 answer - Asked By: Emili - 7/5/2010
There's a part time "Producer Assistant" job opening, that only requires a high school diploma and also says "loaded with opportunities for advancement." Does that mean you can eventually move up as a Producer?
4 answers - Asked By: :] - 12/8/2010
How many Fox News producers will have to be fired to satisfy the liberals? The heliciopter video was on a 5 second delay, the anchor was shouting to cut it off, but it went on the air anyway. How is this worse than NBC intentionally editing the Zimmerman 911 call?
6 answers - Asked By: Elmer - 9/29/2012
I did want to go to college for a degree in Audio and Video production but I don't know if you can get any jobs with that. Are there jobs for Video Production? But just in case are there any jobs for Audio and Video Production? I have one year to think before I go to college so this would help me greatly!
1 answer - Asked By: G.S. - 7/21/2009
I've been questionning myself about my dream job lately and I've found out that I got a huge passion about music. I'd like to know if I can fit that interest into a career in the radio industry somehow. Can somebody help me?
1 answer - Asked By: nmfrboga - 3/23/2007
Right now, im majoring in journalism. I just wanted to know what kinds of jobs I could get outside of the fields of journalism, just in case it doesnt work out right away. Also, is it possible to get a job in journalism that doesnt require a ton of weird hours and traveling? Its just that, I know i want to eventually have a wife/family and I want to make sure Ill be able to do that. Any help is appreciated, thanks
-116 - Asked By: Wicker man - 6/16/2010
My husband is a pastor and has two degrees..one in Religion and the other in Communication. He's changing jobs for a while and going to grad school. What can he do with those?
1 answer - Asked By: hotmomma82382 - 9/15/2007
Most news anchors come on TV from 1-3 hours. What do they do the rest of their work day?
3 answers - Asked By: Hello - 10/4/2010
I mean, like a job that pays for your hotel, meals, & airfare expenses when you work for their company.
4 answers - Asked By: Question Queen Mentally Special! - 2/18/2008
I want to report news and film it as well, but I was told that I should become a news anchor, and not a journalist...what's the difference? Thanks.
4 answers - Asked By: ☆ I Am Canadian☆ - 12/31/2007
If the Superbowl were interrupted by the news department in order to cover a major news story, what would be the magnitude of the story in order for producers to decide to interrupt the biggest TV event of the year? What would be some examples of such a news event?
5 answers - Asked By: Mr. Atoz - 2/5/2012
You know how there's a little picture in the left or right corner of the screen? the person who changes the pictures every time a new story comes up, what's their job called?
1 answer - Asked By: A Rose for the Dead - 7/5/2011
I'm getting my degree in communication and plan to work at a news station. I wanted to be a reported but changed my mind, what are the jobs called behind the scenes?
1 answer - Asked By: mimi - 1/6/2009
I like to write but I need a real job. Is interviewing celebs, writing abt them, not just celebs even big honchos etc the only thing that journalists ultimately do? What about media management? Plz show me the right path.
5 answers - Asked By: girlygurl - 4/28/2009
Let's say you worked at the UN war crime tribunal as a broadcasting director for a year and you're interested in working for a large news organization like CNN or the BBC as a producer or director. Is that a big asset if you ever apply?
4 answers - Asked By: Longwaytogo - 5/24/2010
Such as reporter, film director, producer, etc please be specific i know film director is different but still need to know
4 answers - Asked By: jaytomy93 - 5/15/2007
What kind of jobs make up a news team? I know there is a reporter and a cameraman but what else? Is there a guy that does sound work or is there usually more than one cameraman?
2 answers - Asked By: :3 !? - 8/8/2009
Just as the title says, there is word that the producers of Tiger and Bunny are looking into seeing if a second season is possible. If they do feel that there's enough of a good story for a second season, what would you want in the story for that season? What characters would you love to see more of in season 2?
2 answers - Asked By: bellcrossage - 8/10/2011
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