Intern Profile: Giulio Di Giorgio
Posted: September 26, 2011 Filed under: Intern Profiles | Tags: 1116 SEN, 3AW, Broadcast, Giulio Di Giorgio, Interns, Journalism, La Trobe University, Media, Network Ten, Radio, SYN FM, upstart Leave a comment »
Giulio Di Giorgio is a budding broadcast journalist with aspirations of working in radio and television. Since May this year, Giulio has been interning with Melbourne sports radio station 1116 SEN.
Giulio has also recently completed a work experience placement with Melbourne radio station 3AW. His experience with 3AW was so successful that Giulio has been invited back to do some producing work with the highly rated station.
Giulio says he tries to undertake as much work experience as possible to further complement his studies. Through his own initiative, he has also completed work experience with Network Ten, Radio Sport National and SYN FM.
“I have a passion for the media industry and I’m highly motivated, and hopefully my persistence will pay off,” Giulio explains.
Giulio is in his final year at La Trobe University, completing a Bachelor of Journalism, and is also part of the upstart magazine editorial team for this semester.
Upstart is an online publication for emerging journalists that was started at La Trobe, however aspiring journalists are encouraged to contribute. While being part of the upstart editorial team, Giulio sub-edits, writes news and feature articles and produces audio and video content for the site.
Giulio says his internship at SEN is invaluable and gives him an insight into the radio broadcasting industry. On a weekly basis, Giulio assists the senior producer with pre-show preparation, including sourcing and contacting interview talent, researching talent, editing audio, publishing podcasts online, answering listeners’ calls and post-program administration.
Giulio’s various work experience placements and his current internship with SEN has helped him gain many skills which have contributed to his personal development.
“I really want a gig within the media industry, so [I’ve] just got to make a few sacrifices and hopefully the fruits of my hard work will pay off in the future,” he says.
He also agrees with the common saying, ‘it’s not what you know, it’s who you know’, and Giulio has been successful in developing contacts within the media industry from his hard work and persistence.
Networking is imperative for Giulio and his internship with SEN has given him an understanding into the behind the scenes of a radio station. However, Giulio would love to be on the other side of the microphone in the future as a successful broadcast journalist.
In such a competitive industry, Giulio’s various work experience placements and internships will no doubt make him stand out to prospective employers.
Perhaps it’s this piece of advice that drives Giulio: “Someone who works in the media industry once said to me; Say ‘yes’ to every opportunity and worry about the consequences later.”
You can follow Giulio on twitter and read his articles published on upstart If you are an aspiring journalist, take a look at upstart’s notes for contributors and submit your articles and ideas to the editorial team by email: contact@upstart.net.au“Undertake as much practical experience as you can – even in a voluntary capacity. You’ll be surprised with how much you learn and how many people you meet, including prospective employers,” says Giulio.
“Most importantly, don’t ever give up. Keep the faith, keep persisting, keep knocking on that door, and you’ll succeed.”
My Interning Life: Aubrey Hamlett
Posted: September 20, 2011 Filed under: Aubrey | Tags: Aubrey Hamlett, Def Leppard, Facebook, Heart, HeartKids, Hunkmania, Kristian Attard, Sexpo, Twitter Leave a comment »This post is dedicated to all the people who have come across My Interning Life in the last month and who have been inspired to find an internship. I wish everyone the best in finding an internship and please don’t give up if you’ve been knocked back. Keep trying and luck will find you.
Because My Interning Life is having a one week holiday, here is an update on my own interning experience with Milk Kiddle Langmaid PR (aka Milkk PR).
Over the weekend I worked at the Hunkmania event for Milkk PR. Saturday marked six months since I began interning with Shereen once a week at her home office. The event was largely for hens and brides-to-be because Hunkmania is a male stripper group that entertain women in clubs across Melbourne.
Hunkmania wasn’t an event I had been working on, but I was happy to come along to the event and help out where I could. It was also ‘research’ because I will be planning a hens night for my sister who is getting married next august. When I say research, I mean I have never attended anything like Hunkmania and boy was it entertaining and shocking (in a good way).
Working for Milkk PR is certainly a unqiue experience to say the least. I have recently been working on a press release for Australian musician, Kristian Attard who is the bassist for Heart. Def Leppard are touring Australia next month with Heart as the support act. Kristian was referred on to Shereen to try and get him some publicity while he tours his home country on the Def Leppard/Heart tour.
More work that I have done at Milkk recently, has been updating press releases for our other clients such as Dr Leon and our super psychic, Susan Taylor. Milkk PR was also involved in the Cuppa for HeartKids High Tea held at the Grand Hyatt on August 25th. I did not attend the event but I am told that it was a fabulous afternoon with mums, celebrity chefs and cooking all in an effort to raise money for the HeartKids foundation.
I have also recently been working on the press release for the Bombshell Babes who will debut their act at Melbourne’s Sexpo. Lead by Bombshell McGee and her Penthouse Pets, Kimba and River, our aim was to get an exclusive with a social page, to promote the Bombshell Babes before their inaugural performance at Sexpo.
Well that’s about all for now. I hope everyone looks forward to the next intern profile which will be posted on Monday.
Thanks for your support and kind words on Twitter and please don’t forget to ‘like’ My Interning Life on Facebook.
Intern Profile: Brittany Shanahan
Posted: September 12, 2011 Filed under: Intern Profiles | Tags: AFL, Brittany Shanahan, Cricket, Cricket Victoria, Herald Sun Local Footy, Interns, Journalism, Leader Newspapers, Sports Journalism, Swinburne University, The Roar, Twitter, VFL, Victorian Bushrangers Leave a comment »
Brittany Shanahan is an aspiring sports journalist. Trying to crack into the sporting world dominated by her male counter parts, Brittany has been successful by interning for several Australian sports organisations.
Brittany, 19, has recently completed a nine-month internship with Cricket Victoria. She is currently doing work experience on a weekly basis for AFL Victoria’s VFL website and Leader Newspaper.
“As the footy season was coming to a close, I jumped on Google and found that Cricket Victoria were after a media intern over the summer” Brittany explains.
Brittany found out about the Cricket Victoria internship with only two days left to apply. She sent in her resume and based on her application, Brittany was invited to Cricket Victoria for an interview.
Brittany felt as though she had “blown it” after her interview but was delighted to find she was successful and started interning with Cricket Victoria in November last year.
Brittany’s work at Cricket Victoria, involved organizing the media coverage for the Victorian Bushrangers. Brittany also wrote articles, recorded press conferences and even attended Cricket games.
“I was the designated photographer at major event such as the Bushrangers Twenty20 and one day games, and the Gala Awards. The most rewarding part was being able to stand on the MCG in the middle of play and take photos,” says Brittany.
She was also required to publish articles and photos on the Victorian Bushrangers website and Facebook pages.
Brittany is well on her way to reaching her goal as becoming a sports journalist. She started her Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) course at Swinburne University in 2010 and decided to create an account for online sports publication, The Roar, where she submits articles of her own opinion.
Brittany also has had her footy match reports published on the Northern Football League (NFL) website and footy record. Her current internship with the VFL involves her attending and reporting on games across Victoria.
Her additional work with the Leader Newspapers also publishes Brittany’s match reports on the Herald Sun’s Local Footy website.
Brittany also has her own sports blog, which contains all her published work and features exclusive to her blog. She has found that her industry experience has improved her sports journalism skills.
“One thing I have learnt so far in my course is that it’s pivotal to have a blog to showcase all your work and capabilities to potential employers” says Brittany.
Brittany says interning has helped her understand how to work in an office and has become more confident with small things like answering phones, to the way she dresses.
Interning has also made Brittany think about her other career options such as marketing or PR. She has found that she isn’t confined to only doing journalism. Ideally she’d like to be a sports journalist for a leading Melbourne newspaper, along with regular sports radio and TV appearances.
Brittany’s sports industry experience is representative of her hard work and persistence to stand out from the rest. Brittany juggles university, a casual retail job, family and a boyfriend, but says the long-term benefits of interning out weigh the cost of having a huge social life.
You can follow Brittany on twitter. She regularly tweets live from VFL matches. Don’t forget to check out Brittany’s sports blog and her opinion articles published on The Roar.“It’s all hard work and dedication. If you really want it, you will work hard and things will start to fall into place. It’s by no means easy but people will begin to recognize you and reward you for all your hard work”, says Brittany.
“Get out there and do as many internships/work experience as you can because it will be a huge advantage in the future. Don’t use a lack of time as an excuse because if you really want it you will put the social life aside and get your priorities straight.
La Trobe University is now offering a Bachelor of Journalism (Sport) because of the high demand for a specialised degree.
Interning Tips for Interns
Posted: September 8, 2011 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Anthony Alsop, Interns, Internship, Richmond Football Club, Tips Leave a comment »
Shereen Kiddle is one half of Milk Kiddle Langmaid PR and she is also my fabulous boss.
Here are her tips for interns:
1. Be clear on the roles and items you can allocate to an intern, with scope for a range of skill sets and competencies.
Anthony Alsop, Digital Marketing Coordinator at the Richmond Football Club says it’s the extra work that his interns put in that make them stand out.
“Once you’ve sought out the right people to get the job, gone through the interview process and got the internship, the best way to win us over is do the work you don’t have to. Taking the optional work shows you’re keen and will always look good if you apply for the job down the road,” says Anthony. “From the few interns we have there’s one who does this all the time, and stands out from the pack by a country mile. If the job was full time we’d hire them in a heartbeat tomorrow.”
Successful Intern Profile: Carlie Bonavia
Posted: September 5, 2011 Filed under: Intern Profiles | Tags: Carlie Bonavia, Channel 31, Facebook, Fox FM, Interns, Melbourne, Myspace, Nova, Radio, Social Media, Swinburne University, SYN FM, The Matt and Jo Show, Triple M, Twitter Leave a comment »
Carlie Bonavia thought her dream job, as Fox FM’s newsreader was unbelievable. She didn’t think working as the newsreader for the Matt and Jo show would come so early in her radio career.
After graduating from Swinburne University in 2005 with a Post Graduate Diploma of Arts/Commercial Radio, Carlie worked in Lismore, NSW. She worked for commercial and talkback radio stations, writing and reading the news.
Carlie spent just over a year in Lismore, but found she wanted to explore more job opportunities. Carlie sent out demo tapes to radio stations, and one particularly to a Brisbane traffic reporter she’d befriended through myspace.
Carlie’s connection ended up referring her on to Nova Brisbane after being impressed with her demo.
“I didn’t think I had a chance in hell really, but I sent him my demo tape – he liked it so [he] decided to pass it on” Carlie explains.
After some phone interviews and a nervous couple of weeks waiting, Carlie got the job at Nova Brisbane. Carlie spent two years in the newsroom before accepting a transfer to Nova/Vega in Sydney.
Carlie stayed for nine months in Sydney before returning home to Melbourne to her current job, reading the morning news for the Matt and Jo show.
In her early high school years, Carlie decided she wanted to work as a journalist, and aimed to study journalism at RMIT. In her final year in high school Carlie found a love for radio, and started volunteering at SYN FM.
At SYN FM, Carlie hosted radio shows, did news shifts, and she helped produce and present on Channel 31.
Carlie’s work experience with SYN FM and Channel 31 would help build her folio in order to get into RMIT. Although Carlie didn’t get into her preferred journalism course, she was accepted into the Public Relations undergraduate course.
Carlie knew that PR wasn’t for her and deferred after a year of study and went on to study Arts/Commercial Radio at Swinburne.
During her time at university, Carlie began volunteering at Fox and Triple M radio stations, while continuing at SYN FM. Carlie was also required to do a two-week placement at a regional or provincial commercial radio station as part of her course.
Because of her volunteer work, Carlie was granted the chance to do some paid shifts with the Fox FM promotional team and helped answer phones on weekends for the Rove Live Radio and Hamish and Andy shows.
Carlie’s years of “loose networking” and building contacts helped her get the job she has today at Fox FM. The Fox news director already knew of Carlie and her talent from past demo tapes she’d sent in.
“Reading the news for Matt and Jo on Fox is the epitome of dream jobs for me” says Carlie.
Carlie’s job requires her waking up at 3am, and says switching her brain out of ‘news mode’ can sometimes be hard.
That’s where Carlie’s interests outside of her job, such as kickboxing and yoga, help her connect with friends and enjoy her life, despite going to bed at the same time as school children.
Carlie says her work experience has opened her eyes to other possible job opportunities, and without it she wouldn’t have discovered that radio was the right career path for her.
You can follow Carlie and the Matt and Jo show on twitter. If you are looking to gain some work experience, Carlie recommends contacting SYN FM and Channel 31.“My advice to students interested in radio would be to do as MUCH work experience as they can – not just in the specific areas they think they’re interested in, but other departments too.
A degree is great – but if you don’t have the hands on experience and industry understanding to go with it, you’re not as employable. And don’t just stick to the city stations – regional/provincial radio stations offer just as much valuable experience, even more so as you can be much more hands on there,” says Carlie.
“Facebook/Twitter is a great networking tool, when used in the right way. Don’t pester, don’t be put off if people don’t ‘add’ you – we like our privacy, email I think is the best way to be contacting radio people for feedback/advice – take on board what they say – show you’ve ‘actioned’ some of the advice they’ve given you and they’ll be more inclined to help you the next time.”
