Tag Archives: journalism

The Real World: Austin (Minus the Drinking, Partying, and Pretty Much Everything Else)

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Wendi

“I’m in this weird place because I went from being around all my friends all the time to working 9-5 and being tired everyday and having zero social life.” This statement is usually met with a small laugh, a not … Continue reading →

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The ‘Other Plans’ Work Life Had in Store For Me

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Wendi

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 (according to my Timehop), my newest tweet read: “Just got to sit in and watch the @KPRCLocal2 11AM live newscast in the studio! Can’t wait until I’m behind the desk one day! #internship.” Thursday, June 13th, … Continue reading →

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The Full Time Job of Finding a Job: A (Temporary) Breath of Fresh Air

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Wendi

Landing a job in public relations isn’t an easy feat (heck- landing a job at all these days is hard, ya’ll). From social media presence to networking, there are some huge aspects that can help (or hurt) you in the … Continue reading →

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Stepping into Giuliana’s Shoes: My Night Interviewing Tomorrow’s Broadway Stars

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Wendi

Being a broadcast journalism major has opened several doors for me over the past few years. What started as shadowing reporters in the field during a local news internship quickly evolved into flagging down Laura Osnes and Patina Miller on … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel: The Alleged Cure for Senioritus

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Wendi

It’s mid-February of my senior year and the inevitable has happened: senioritis has kicked in, and in full force. Instead of catching up on assigned readings, I’m applying for jobs. When there’s a project I really need to get started … Continue reading →

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The (Semi) Calm Before the Storm

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Wendi

First off, yes, I realize I’ve been a bit missing in action these past two months or so. Fortunately, I’ve still kept plenty busy between my senior year of school (so sad) and my news internship at KXAN-TV (the NBC … Continue reading →

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Let Me Entertain You

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Wendi

The biography on my Twitter (follow it! @TheReelWendi) states, “I love Broadway, entertainment, and journalism, and I’m trying to make a career out of all 3.” This blog post is going to take those three things and tie them together, … Continue reading →

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From Playbill to Pulitzer

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Wendi

When I was eight years old, I decided that when I grew up I was going to be a writer. Granted, that was if (and only if) my obvious career as a prima ballerina didn’t work out, but nonetheless I … Continue reading →

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