Most people will probably never get a chance to see a newscast from the studio... all you'll see is the broadcasts we put out over the air, when you're sitting in front of your television. But I think what goes on behind the scenes could almost make for better ratings for us!
One of the best feelings is going to work, knowing you get along with your co-workers. On WMBF News Today, we have a great crew and everyone gets along. It makes for some fun mornings. Like the other day, after I was fixing my hair in the bathroom, I walked out into the studio to see my co-anchor, Matt Nordin, whispering "10 SECONDS!!!" across the studio to me. I immediately ran out, put on my mic and was on-air within like 1/2 a second. Of course, if I did this everyday, it would not be funny; but almost missing the beginning of the show made for a good laugh for us.
Later in the same show, Matt was anchoring from a different set in our studio, when he had to make it back to the desk for the beginning of our 6am hour... he made it, but was a little winded through his intro!
Aside from the near-misses, we are always talking off camera... either about the stories we're covering, what we're planning coming up, or just sharing a laugh. It makes the mornings so much more bearable, dare I say "enjoyable?!?" ok, I enjoy my job! Hooray!
Now if only there was a way to show all you at home our "backstage" time...
I'm so glad you had an unexpected fun birthday.
Posted by: Beverly Wilson | October 22, 2008 at 01:48 PM