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Communications interns handled studio work, event promotion and learned live-editing
Summary
Communications interns described studio huddles, field recording and learning that producing live-seeming news involves edits; one intern noted editing and interviews were harder than expected.
Interns placed in the communications department described a mix of studio production, field recording and event promotion work.
Justin Adams, who identified himself by name, said the job drew on his photography and videography experience and helped him improve interviews and editing. “New news is definitely harder than it sounds...I didn't know you could do live news edits,” he said, noting the behind-the-scenes work that goes into broadcasts. Prince described attending morning huddles with 'Miss Natalie' to learn the day's tasks and said going out to record is his favorite activity.
Taylor noted communications work included producing posters and ordering food for events such as Safe Summer Nights, linking communications tasks to city events and promotion. The on-air descriptions present communications placements as both technical training and community outreach practice.
