Week 3: Overcoming Obstacles

After completing about 3 weeks of my internship, I think it is safe to say that it has gone smoothly for the most part. I have learned that in this industry there are times that are slow and calm, but when it rains, it pours. For the producer I am working with, Sharlette, the busiest times come depending on how many segments we are working on. When there isn't much to do, I always ask if there is anything I can do to help. I would say that is the biggest obstacle I've had to overcome. I want to contribute and be a useful asset as an intern, so I've found that it's extremely important to make myself useful. Usually, I am asked to research a portion of a story we are working on, or look up certain facts that can contribute to the story. For example, I found out that the Academy was holding a screening and panel discussion of Do the Right Thing for its 25th anniversary. Because of this research, ET sent a crew to the screening, which will be a part of the show's piece covering the 25th Anniversary of Do the Right Thing. My boss was really excited about this discovery because she said it was going to add a lot to the segment. From this particular instance, I have learned the importance of doing thorough research and through that research, the impact I can make on the show and a good impression I can leave.