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Careers: Local Television News/Questions Answered by Expert Randy Hansen
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Demo reel | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I am an aspiring broadcast journalist and I want this more than anything. What I need to know ... A: Sky- Each ND is different when it comes to calling and their response to it. I've called ND's ... | |
| Tv news staff. | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I am writing a fictional story and in it someone goes to TV news the station to ask the person who ... A: This depends on the impact you want your reader to experience. Some of this can get rather adult, so ... | |
| Tv news staff. | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I am writing a fictional story and in it someone goes to TV news the station to ask the person who ... A: Most TV stations are rather nondescript. Most are drab, uninspired block buildings built to a ... | |
| Tv news staff. | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I am writing a fictional story and in it someone goes to TV news the station to ask the person who ... A: Demetrius- The boss- in fact, the last word, in the news room is the News Director. The News ... | |
| production job advice | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I graduated in May of 08' with a B.A. in Broadcasting and I'm looking for my first job. I worked ... A: Diedre- Even in this economy, there are jobs out there for the position you're seeking. Some of the ... | |
| Education and Age | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: Randy- It seems to me that many known anchors do not even have degrees in Journalism or finished ... A: Rosie- I have worked with reporters with degrees in drama, finance, law school, physical education ... | |
| How to get into the stations when you are foreigners | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: this is Seraphine. I've just came back from the US two months ago attending a cultural exchanged ... A: Seraphine- Thank you for your question. I'll do my best to answer it completely. Working in US ... | |
| television news - medical | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: Hey Randy, I am currently a medical student working on my MD. I hope that one day i can work as a ... A: First, get your MD degree. You're going to be awfully busy just getting through residency, your ... | |
| Want to shift from Radio to Television in US | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I am currently working as a Radio Jockey - Producer in one of the leading radio stations in Dubai ... A: Sadly, this is a horrible time to look for employment in the American news industry. Television ... | |
| How to become a news reporter | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: i'm from New Jersey were i attend Camden County College, and my major is communications. I'm Five ... A: Anthony- Anchors do make more money than reporters. The reasons they make more money has several ... | |
| How to become a news reporter | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: i'm from New Jersey were i attend Camden County College, and my major is communications. I'm Five ... A: Anthony- Becoming a good news reporter requires hard work, determination and a willingness to move ... | |
| News reader | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I am an expat,currently in singapore and want to be a new reader, how or where i start from? A: You're an expat from where? UK? Australia? India? Different nations have different systems or ... | |
| Television/Broadcasting | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I am currently attending a community college in Southern California and plan to transfer to Cal ... A: First, I'd decide whether or not Sports is what you want to do because there are no technical ... | |
| news anchoring/broadcasting | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: currently I am a 24 year old woman in the middle working class America and I would like to pursue a ... A: Arnetta- I've worked with several reporters and reporter/anchors who went to the University of ... | |
| jobs in the field | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: are there any positions that pay well in broadcasting that do not require a college degree? thanks A: There are literally dozens of positions in broadcasting- everything from engineering, sales, ... | |
| television news | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: I know that you are inundated daily with entries concerning television and news but I hope you can ... A: You can write these two producers at my station: Jessica.hehir@winktv.com or ... | |
| Anchor | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Hansen, Hi. My name is Reshma and I am going to a junior in high school. I want to become ... A: Reshma- Congratulations on your career choice! TV news can be an exciting, rewarding experience. ... | |
| television news | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: I know that you are inundated daily with entries concerning television and news but I hope you can ... A: the process is virtually identical for producers, too. Or photographers, or directors. you'll have ... | |
| Anchor, Rouge Reporting | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I am a senior at a local college here in SC. I am in communications and want to get into rouge ... A: I've asked around my newsroom and no one here has ever heard of the term "Rouge (pronounced "rooj") ... | |
| Televison Editor careers | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I am interested in becoming a Television Editor. I would like to know can I make a comfortable ... A: Andrew- The answer you seek depends on how you define "a comfortable living". In smaller television ... | |
| newspaper writing | 2/9/2007 |
| Q: I know this may not be in your area of expertees but I wish to be a journalist or some sort of ... A: I can probably guide you in the right direction, but I'm not sure what GCSE means- I'll assume from ... | |
| TV News and Ads | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: This may be an obvious question. I've noticed when a TV news program goes on a commercial and I ... A: I'm sorry I didn't answer your question sooner- I never received an e-mail notifying me of your ... | |
| How to become an anchor | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Hansen, I graduated from Indiana University with a degree in telecom. For the past 2 years, I ... A: David- It's tough to start out as an anchor- period. Virtually everyone has started out as a ... | |
| Television Reporting | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: I know this question may sound a bit trivial or stupid- but how do you know what stations are in ... A: First of all, there are NO stupid questions! I was in the same boat as you 18 years ago- I knew ... | |
| Television Reporting | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: Hansen, Thank you so much for doing taking the time to help me out. I am graduating college this ... A: Jill- Becoming a TV reporter is tough, but not impossible. I'll take your questions as you asked ... | |
| Counting in the Presenter | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: Just a quick question for you here, could you tell me which of the production team would count in ... A: Darrin- In all of the TV stations where I've worked it has been the stage manager who does the ... | |
| Which Job? | 6/15/2005 |
| Q: Question. I figured you might be a good person to ask considering you have news experience. I have ... A: Dave- Here are some options for you to consider: OPTION #1 Take job #1. Then you'll have the 2 ... | |
| News Editors Salaries | 4/19/2004 |
| Q: What would I make as a News video tape editor with 15 years experience at a network affliate in New ... A: A network affliate in the #1 market? Hmmmm...I worked in the #12 market and the editors made about ... | |
| Party planning | 2/9/2004 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you'll be able to help me, but you seem to know about the entertainment industry. I ... A: Victoria, I work in local television news. While occasionally entertaining, it has absolutely ... | |
Randy Hansen
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer almost all questions regarding careers in the world of local television news. Positions such as photographer, reporter, assignment desk, producer and management. I also have lesser knowledge in the production end of things- positions such as director, technical director, studio camera operator and promotions. I know a little about these positions, but not the extent as I do in regards to the news gathering folks. Also, you don't have to limit your questions to only careers. I've answered questions about news gathering gear, management position descriptions, reporter personality types, etc. for novelists, screenwriters and the just plain curious.
Experience
I have been a photographer, producer and Chief photographer for over 22 years in both small and large markets. As a teacher and manager, I'm often called upon to answer questions regarding careers, skills and requirements of the television news profession. I can easily answer questions regarding job searches, getting your foot in the door and educational requirements as well as lesser known tips and tricks for researching your perfect station.
B.A., Radio, Television, Film- San Jose State University
Masters, College of 20 years in the trenches!
Education/Credentials
BA- San Jose State University
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