should I do it or not?

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DM_rider

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One of the local news stations is looking for a part time news videographer and I was thinking about applying. For anyone who has worked in news, would you recommend it? I don't want to end up getting the job and then absolutely hating it. your thoughts?
 
mikkowilson said:
What are you dooing now?

And what do you want to be dooing now? in 5 years?


- Mikko
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Going to school, doing freelance work and I'm working part time for a production company doing shooting, sound, grip work. I'd like to be working full time with this company eventually

I guess I'm wondering if shooting for a news station would be beneficial or a good experience, or if it would be hellish and a pain in the ass. If anything, it's to make some extra money on the side maybe 2 nights a week.
 
Go for it. You can always move on when the time comes.

And yes, Shooting news is good experience, it's a whole new ballgame of shooting.

- Mikko
 
Just remember what mikko said - you can always move on.
Nothing is permanent.

The biggest danger to those types of jobs is getting sucked in for years.
There is alot to learn in a position like that - but don't get complacent.

Good luck.

:thumbsup:
 
Well, I went and filled out an app. and dropped off some of my work. I put down that I only wanted to work weeknights in the evening. I don't intend to work in news for years, I just figure it would be a good thing to have on my resume if anything. The more variety, the better.
 
Hectorxd said:
Stay away. If you dont love news you will hate it. Remember these words.
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There is some truth to this.

I wouldn't want to scare you away from a great opportunity, but news operations are notorious for overworking/underpaying their personel, photogs in particular. As a news noob, you would be working the crappiest hours you can possible imagine.

However, you'd get to be working in production, and getting paid for it. There are a lot of guys who make a whole career out of photog'ing news, and they love it. Could be you...don't know until you try.
 
What about, "what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger"?

I see no reason to give it a shot. Like everyone said, it's not permanent. It can also help your resume (unless you worked there for 1 day, lol)
 
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