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ABC News On Campus Bureau Leaders Arrive in New York
September 30, 2008 9:53 AM
ABC News On Campus Arizona State Univerity bureau chief Emily Graham blogs:
Somewhere I once read, “May the dreams of your past be the reality of your future.” Last week I was fortunate enough to travel to New York City for a quick trip where I was fully embraced by the world of ABC News. Here I not only learned numerous valuable lessons from multiple ABC executives and employees, but also about my own hopes and dreams.
With the launch of ABC News On Campus under way, all five bureau chiefs, including myself, trekked to New York for the two-day summit. The people of ABC have been extremely generous in giving their time and wisdom to us thus far and their mentoring amped up upon our arrival in the city. Every opportunity was made for each of us to meet with the people who have made this new adventure possible. Fortunately for each of us and our respective journalism programs, ABC News took a chance and gave us the opportunity of a lifetime. Who could turn down working with and gaining mentors at the network news level? I know I couldn’t!
One of the highlights of the trip was meeting with Charles Gibson. After the taping of "World News With Charles Gibson," we had the opportunity to sit and talk with Mr. Gibson and the show’s executive producer, Jon Banner. It was an incredible discussion: The legendary Charles Gibson was sitting with us young journalists and asking our opinions. He really wanted to know where we think the industry is going. The best part was that he actually cared -- you could tell he had a genuine love for the industry, especially after hearing about his career ups and downs. All of us were able to take with us his journalism lessons; I know I will carry these with me as I venture further along in my career.
If it were not for him, I’m not sure I would be in the industry today. You see, in 2002 I was in the audience of "Good Morning America" when I discovered that this was the world I wanted to be in. The crew, the set, the hosts, everything finally clicked, and I knew that I would not be leaving anytime soon. I was determined to tell the stories that they told, meet the everyday person who is struggling yet still had time to help out their neighbor or be there when the viewer woke up, and all they wanted to do was turn on and hear, "Good Morning America." Being in the audience six years later, things have changed: Charlie is no longer there, the crew has new people, and the set has changed, but the atmosphere has stayed the same. "Good Morning America" may not have Charlie, but the same upbeat, enthusiastic vibe is still in the air.
On the "GMA" set, Robin Roberts and Diane Sawyer made a point to speak with us in-between breaks. It was extremely generous of each to take a spare moment to give us an insider's tip to the industry. I mean it’s not everyday that you get a chance to gain that type of information from such legends! Both of these women are remarkable journalists.
Probably the best part of the entire trip was meeting the other bureau chiefs. Before the trip, we hadn't met in person, although we had spoken every morning on the phone, sent multiple e-mails to each other and had even become friends on Facebook.
Our first meeting happened in 47 West. The other bureau chiefs are all extremely nice and intelligent. After a few days together, we all became better acquainted with one another, and we were able to find a great person to turn to when the world gets a little hectic.
After all of the meetings and seminars, it was time to return back to Phoenix. During the long plane trip, I had plenty of time to think about the whirlwind 36 hours that I had just spent in New York. I enjoyed meeting a ton of great and influential people, attending the seminars where I learned how to better my craft, and participating in activities with the other bureau chiefs; but the thing that I will remember most about this brief trip is how lucky I am to have this opportunity.
I went from standing outside of the "Good Morning America" Times Square studio in November 2002, just hoping and waiting to get inside to catch a glimpse of the show, to appearing as a guest on the show in 2008. The doors were open: We were given the backstage tour of the green room, the control room and even Diane Sawyer’s closet! My hopes had evolved into reality and I had actually landed on the other side of the industry. Who knows where another six years will take me.
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The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday—the first update with results based entirely upon interviews conducted following the first Presidential Debate--shows Barack Obama attracting 51% of the vote while John McCain earns 45%. Obama opened a five-point lead heading into Friday’s debate and has retained a five or six point edge every day since
Posted by: Mr. Coffee | Sep 30, 2008 10:00:00 AM
Wow, Obama profits in polls from my 401(k) going in the skids. What a parasite.
Posted by: Karen | Sep 30, 2008 10:25:33 AM
More than 200 former U.S. diplomats have signed a statement announcing their support for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
The former diplomats and ambassadors signed the statement before the Friday debate between Obama and Republican nominee John McCain.
"We are supporting Senator Barack Obama because of his judgment, experience, and ability to inspire people to come together around a common purpose," the letter said. "Senator Obama's talents offer an historic opportunity; for the sake of America's security and standing in the world, we must seize it."
The letter, signed by officials from both major political parties, said the foreign policies of the Bush administration have diminished America's alliances abroad.
Posted by: beck | Sep 30, 2008 10:33:12 AM
Karen: the parasite here would be McCain who is all talk and no substance. Obama is working on your problem as best he can. He is the one putting in all the protection plans that the Republicans skipped on. He is still putting them in. This morning on Morning Joe, McCain actually agreed with Obama and said the plan that Obama suggested last nigh and spoke about this morning was a good one. He agreed with him on it. Please, life is tough enough right now trying to wrap ourselves around this crisis, do not start spreading more garbage.
Posted by: beck | Sep 30, 2008 10:37:20 AM
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