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I want to be a Television Reporter in Orange County/ Los Angeles at ABC7. Overall what is it like to be one and what are some things I should know about television reporters. In other words I just want important information about being a New reporter.

Could you explain what types of jobs I may find and what a day in life really looks like. Also could you explain what a Television reporter is? #career #job

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Dennis’s Answer

This will be fun. I had similiar aspirations going through college. I was at Oregon State 2nd year business major and after a long discussion with my counciler applied to Cal State Univ. Fullerton; ranked #2 in USA behind Michigan State - I wanted PR, Advertising degree so I majored in journalism and Business communications. - First, go to a school that offers internships - My first real job was BC advertising - I was a gopher but learned more about the career than any class came close to. I was in college and paid spiff money $1000/mo. Graduated and was offered a job. So first call a local news room and ask if you can come by - trust me, they enjoy a gopher to do stuff they do not want to do. Also check where you are at and inquire about unpaid internships, usually as long as you are willing to say unpaid, they will have an opportunity - I was lucky they paid me but you become part of the team pretty quick - IF NOT MAYBE YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR ANOTHER CAREER. I am sure you will do fine. Good Luck
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Lisa’s Answer

Hi Kevin,

I like your very focused and direct question. See below for a few suggestions:

1) Check out this resource to learn what's it's like to be a television reporters: https://www.onetonline.org. Once you've accessed this site, type in the search bar (top right) television reporter; the search will yield several career options that are the same or similar to this career option. Choose the one that best aligns with your career direction (of course you can view as many as you like) and view the details behind this career option. At the top, the option 'Summary' provides you with a quick overview of this career and the second tab 'Details' will offer you a more detailed view. I especially like this site as one of my favorites because of the comprehensive overview of any career option including the task involved, technology, knowledge and training required, skills/interests best suited for this type of career, earnings, etc.

2) Conduct information interviews. This requires a very thoughtful approach including making direct contact with someone who works in the industry you're interested in (alumni; friend; etc.) and requesting the opportunity to conduct an informational interview. Check with your guidance counselor and/or career counselor for assistance with pursuing this option. Or, try Googling "How to Conduct an Informational Interview" for guidance.

3) Perhaps job shadow a professional in the field. With a current pandemic it may be difficult to job-shadow (in-person as it's typically done) but may you can ask for a virtual view.

Best of luck!
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