Still Loving NBC

I thought that I would be much better at blogging while in DC, but things have been so busy that I haven’t had the chance!

My internship at NBC is still amazing. I cannot believe how fast the time has gone. I’m not ready to leave yet! I have learned so much in the few months that I have been here and I feel like I am on the right track more than ever. I HIGHLY encourage college students that are looking at going into this industry/becoming a broadcast journalist to seek out an internship at a small local market and, if at all possible, at a network. In doing so, you will see both sides of the spectrum and it will help you pin-point your future career goals.

I am constantly impressed by the talent and effort here at NBC. The amount of people and time that go into just one story continues to blow my mind. They have a standard of excellence that I greatly admire. It inspires me and pushes me to be the best journalist I can be.

Aside from NBC, I am still enjoying DC immensely. I have met some amazing people out here that I hope to continue to stay in touch with long after I head back to Wyoming. Springtime in DC is wonderful! It has been in the 80’s here the past three days (I heard it was snowing in Wyoming!).

I will try to post another blog before my time is up here. Until then, I am off to soak up my last month here!

Hello DC! (and NBC)

This semester I am taking a break from books and studying. Instead, I am spending the semester in Washington, DC as a full-time intern at NBC News Washington Bureau.

I have been here four weeks now and I am absolutely loving it! I am interning with Chief Justice Correspondent Pete Williams and producer Michael Kosnar. I focus on Justice Department issues. I have been beyond impressed with the talent and drive of the employees here. Every story is extremely thorough and the correspondents/producers are without a doubt brilliant in their fields.

I am learning more and more every day about broadcast journalism. To see how things work on a national network level is impressive (plus it is cool seeing the stories/producers I work with on the Today Show, NBC Nightly News and MSNBC!).

I am so grateful to have this opportunity and to be learning from some of the best in the business!

I am also enjoying my time in Washington, DC and trying to take advantage of every free moment I have here. Almost all of the museums here are free and so far I have visited the National Art Museum/Portrait Gallery, the American History Museum, the Natural History Museum, the National Botanical Gardens, the American Indian Museum and the National Zoo.

Besides the museums I have discovered some amazing restaurants and shopping in DC. I love the Georgetown area (if you haven’t been to Georgetown Cupcake it’s a must!). The riverfront area in Georgetown is gorgeous and a great place to walk around.

It is unbelievable that I have already been here for a month. Time is flying by! I will try to keep my blog updated as the semester continues. Til then, I am off to enjoy the city!