If you are just now thinking about this, you are already behind. It never is too late in this business. But, there is a threshold where finding a first job is much more difficult. There are so many opportunities these days to really lay the foundation for starting your career in TV news. Here are some things to know:
--Get involved. Even if your elementary school offered a media class (and there are some who do), I hope you wanted to be on the school TV then.
--Middle school and high school programs are a great place to start thinking about having ‘fun being on TV’ (most on-air people have thought that at one point or another) AND whether you really want to do this for a pay check!
--Internships are CRITICAL. Don’t think one is enough. Get involved in as many as you can or your school allows. The more experience the better. These internships are where you will make key contacts for your first job. Someone in those newsrooms knows someone who will hire you.
--IF you are just now starting in the last quarter, start NOW.
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