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Meet This Week: Anamarie Rebori, Intern

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July 11, 2008 12:11 PM

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Meet our ‘do-it-all’ intern Anamarie Rebori. She is a rising senior at Drake University majoring in broadcast journalism. Since she first arrived from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Anamarie has performed every task that’s been asked of her with a smile. Interns help with anything and everything that needs to be done throughout the week, from logging the funnies to greeting guests. She reflects on her time as a "This Week" intern:

What has been the best thing about your internship?

Network news is interesting in itself, but I have also loved being able to work in Washington, DC. I was new to the city, and getting to know a new area has been both a challenge and joy. Not many college students get to work alongside different politicians each week. Being surrounded by the excitement of the upcoming presidential election has been like no other internship experience I have had thus far.

The worst?

I am not a morning person so getting up at 4:15 am on Sundays for the show has definitely been a challenge.

How have you grown from the experience?

Not only has the internship helped me grow in my professional ambitions, but moving to a city far from my home has been a great experience. It was definitely intimidating moving to a city where I did not know the area or people, but it has shown me that it is important to try new things, and so far I have loved DC.

What's your fondest memory?

My fondest memory was when I got the chance to meet Charles Gibson. I have always been a fan of his work and when I met him, it reminded me of what a great opportunity I had been given through this internship.

What you have learned about the field of journalism?

Having now interned at both local and Network news, it has showed me both the similarities and differences between the two. This was the first time I have worked on a weekly show, and I have learned how much work goes into planning one show. I have seen everything from booking to researching, and I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the process. It has been completely different from my previous internships, and I have been fortunate to see the many sides of broadcast journalism.

Is the internship what you expected?

This internship has gone beyond my expectations; I did not imagine I would be able to interact with all aspects of the show, including the guests on Sunday. I have been given responsibilities that have challenged me to become a better journalist. Now having been a part of a key political show in a crucial election year has continued to inspire me.

How did you get into journalism?

I have wanted to be in broadcast journalism since I was in Junior High, when I first worked on our schools weekly newscast, so when it was time for me to choose my major in college it was not a difficult choice. I have had several great internship opportunities that have continued to propel my excitement for the field. I started watching the news at a young age and the idea of telling people’s stories has always fascinated me. I admire great journalists and hope to become one someday.

What is your post-graduation plan and has this experience changed it at all?

Before this internship I had always planned on looking for a reporting job in a small local television market, but working on ThisWeek has helped me to evaluate all my options both in local and network news post-graduation.

What are you favorite shows, anchors, and correspondents?

Of course, George Stephanopoulos. Growing up I would watch Good Morning before I went to school and had always admired their morning newscasts. Joan Lunden was the first journalist I could remember that really inspired me to want to be in the profession. I have also enjoyed watching Charles Gibson and Diane Sawyer; I think they bring a lot to the profession.

Any advice for those in the future?

For future interns, I think it is really important to be persistent in seeking opportunities because those opportunities could turn into future jobs. With every internship you encounter so many new opportunities and build strong contacts for the future. Also, to work hard and show you potential at every task, even if it is something that may not be the most challenging or enticing, employers notice responsibility and handwork.

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This young lady sounds like the 'real deal!"

Posted by: Charles | Jul 11, 2008 1:10:23 PM

I've think we've found the new host for the "This Week, All Week," webcast.

Posted by: Binks | Jul 11, 2008 1:45:34 PM

May Ms. Rebori speak truth to power, unlike the 8-figure "personalities" she has been misled to admire.

"There was a lot of skepticism raised about" the Colin Powell speech, said Gibson, in one of the falsest statements ever uttered on TV. He continued:

"I think the questions were asked. I respectfully disagree with the gentle lady from the Columbia Broadcasting System [group giggles]. I think the questions were asked. . . . I can remember getting in trouble with administration officials for asking questions they didn't feel comfortable with.

It was just a drumbeat of support from the administration. And it is not our job to debate them; it's our job to ask the questions."

"On February 6, 2003 -- the day of Powell's speech -- Gibson had on as guests former CIA Director James Woolsey and Terence Taylor of the International Institute For Strategic Studies to analyze Powell's claims. Here are some of the super-tough, skeptical questions Gibson asked:

* Terence Taylor, let me start with you. Specifically, of all the biological and chemical weapons that he outlined, and the means of delivery, what's the most frightening? Should be the most frightening?

* Question number two that was in my mind. James Woolsey, he showed intercepts, he showed photo intelligence. He talked about human resources that we had. How much intelligence was compromised?

* On a scale of one to 10, one being the most sanitized of intelligence information and 10 being laying out all our intelligence ammunition, where was he yesterday on the scale?

* Terence Taylor, as I look at some of the pictures that we were talking about just a moment ago with James Woolsey, the pictures dramatic in that they show Iraqi trucks pulling away from sites virtually as the, as the inspectors trucks are pulling up. How compromised are the inspectors there? Are they totally infiltrated by Iraqi intelligence?"

Posted by: Michael | Jul 11, 2008 1:50:08 PM

You will fly high.

Posted by: Gordon Bombay | Jul 11, 2008 1:57:03 PM

Anamarie IS the real deal. She worked as an intern for us in Des Moines, and never let up in her persistence and professionalism. She will go far and do well as a solid journalist. Congrats on what sounds like a rewarding summer!

Posted by: KC | Jul 11, 2008 4:45:29 PM

It is very refreshing to read about Anamarie Rebori and her intern experience. What a bright light she brings to the profession. Anamarie, you are a success in the truest sense of the word. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Posted by: Mary | Jul 11, 2008 10:36:25 PM

It is people like Anamarie Rebori ,a young refreshing journalist intern who keeps me wanting to tune in. She has the potential to significantly contribute to a field where the truth is a goal and much needed but sometimes not achieved. One can see that Ms. Rebori has the inner strength and drive to get to the facts. I can handle the truth. Semper Fi.

Posted by: Jacinto Ybarra | Jul 11, 2008 10:58:25 PM

I am continually impressed with the professionalism and motivation of Ms. Rebori. She is an inspiration to us all and will go on to do great things both in journalism and the world.

Posted by: Kayla | Jul 14, 2008 1:04:02 PM

Who are the guests for the July 20th show?
This site used to list the upcoming guests, which I would promo, and I can't find it this week for 'This Week!'

What happened?

Thanks in advance for your time.
Sharon

Posted by: MissSharonCobb | Jul 19, 2008 10:33:12 PM

As a former intern at This Week I can sympathize with how hard it is to wake up at 4:15 on Sunday Mornings. I can also appreciate the unique opportunity's of working in and around politics. Ms. Rebori seems to be a bright and talented woman and I'm sure she's in great hands.

Posted by: Ray | Jul 22, 2008 1:09:51 PM

George Stephanopoulos
I just watched your interview with SEn MacCaskill and ex-HP Ceo and I was very disappointed. Grow a pair George dont let the conservatives boss you around or the liberals . Call them on their lies! thats your job and duty to the american people that are not well educated in the issues of today
Mike

Posted by: Mike Backos | Sep 14, 2008 11:34:35 AM

I heard (on C-Span Radio) and then watched George's interview with Dodd & Bonior. I could not believe my ears. To his credit, George did attempt to get an answer from Paulson and Dodd and Bonior about what exactly they where talking about when they kept repeating, "financial catastrophe," and "threat to our American way of life." Finally, Bonior says, "You can't describe on Sunday morning how ugly this picture would look if we don't act." I beg your pardon! Have ALL these people forgotten, we live in a democracy? It is our right to know. Has the national security state we live in actually gotten to the point that the citizens must be protected from the truth? (That is a rhetorical question. It reached that point years ago.) The Democrats are idiots. George Bush, the Republican Party and their cronies have driven the entire nation halfway off the cliff, and now the dutiful Democrats (who so dearly wish to be seen as adults) come to their rescue. OK, I agree, a bailout needs to happen. But for Christ's sake, if it's a Democratic Congress that passes the bill, at least it ought to be a bill that has helps middle, lower income and poor people - the folks that Democrats claim to represent. And helps them not just as a function of reversing "trickle down misery." The Democrats have the leverage now. It IS a partisan issue because it happened on the GOP watch and as a result of GOP deregulation of the financial industry. The Democrats should wring every last ounce of political advantage out of this that they can, and get every thing needed in this bill to help their people. Then they sign a bill. If not, you've got to wonder, why were any of them elected as Democrats? And I repeat George's question, just what, specifically, is the Bush administration talking about when they say, "ending the American way of life" if we don't act? We have a right to know. Who are we protecting but the people who got us into this terrible mess?

Posted by: Jack Lattimore | Sep 21, 2008 6:39:44 PM

Sorry, the House Minority Leaders name is Boehner...

Posted by: Jack Lattimore | Sep 21, 2008 9:23:32 PM

Anamarie you have a dream internship...and to get to work with stars like Diane, Charles and George is icing on the cake...Good luck on ur future endeavors.

Posted by: Shiva | Sep 28, 2008 11:29:59 AM

She sounds like a great representative of the Midwest and the Drake University
Journalism program. What a fantastic year to have the opportunity to intern on this level and it sounds like she is making the best of it. Good luck from Des Moines, Iowa.

Posted by: JR | Sep 28, 2008 1:24:51 PM

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