Day 7

Sappy post. I don't want to leave! :'(

Natalie and Ryan were the only ones who were in the building/who wanted to take a picture with us.

I'm going to miss coming here every day. Even though some days were boring, we always had something to do, and were always learning something new. It was a great experience. Today, we finished our commercial and were on air a lot this morning. It was so much fun, and am proud we were able to do what we did. Tammy got more out of it then I did. But I learned some other things about the some of the people here.

Ryan: Decided that his job was what he wanted because his dad was part of the radio business years ago. He also went to college for it, and he lives for the radio. I had asked him what he does for fun, and he didn't have much because he's always doing something for the radio station. Nothing is wrong with that, but that's what I noticed. This is his home.

Matt: Always loved music! He started the radio business in college and didn't even finish college because he already new everything. The radio is his home as well, but his family is important too. Between the two, he loves them equally and will do anything to keep them happy.

Natalie: Her job is boring sometimes, and stressful, but she loves having everything in order. Keeping things in check, while being herself, she loves to goof around, she gets the job done. She's also very patient with people which is a huge virtue in life.

Buzz: The boss. We didn't spend much time with him, but he's the one in control. He's straight to the point and making sure everyone follows what they need too. And always making sure people are doing okay.

Chris: He's always got a smile on his face. Every day, no matter how upset he may have been, he had the biggest smile on his face. He was very laid back, and made sure he said hi.

Sandy: Loves helping anyone and everyone. She's also a very hard worker. I've never seen someone so into getting there job done!

Jeremy: He sort of roams around, and I said hi a few times, but he's always making sure everyone has what they need and keeps them updated. He's very helpful as well.

Laura: She is always kind no matter how rude you are. She is a little disorganized, but people keep her in check. She is great with sales, and make sure the customers are pleased. 

Joel: He's very shy, and I never talked to him. But he's a hard worker, and keeps out of the way. He also makes sure everyone has what they need, and is willing to help when needed.

Scott: He's a goof. Always joking around and making sure everyone isn't too serious. He's great at doing commercials and is very straight forward. He also made sure to say hi to us.

Rosa: She is such a sweet heart. She showed us once how she runs the hispanic station. She's very funny, and she loves talking about anything. She sat with us in the conference room a few times and just talked to us while she worked.

Now why am I talking about the entire staff? Because each one showed me something important about loving there job. Everyone single person here, has been here for years! And that says something. It's very laid back and fun. Each person needs one another. I may not have learned what I wanted to, but I observe people very closely, and I learn a lot.

Talking on air. 

Doing last minute edits to our commercial.

Day 6

Going on an adventure, we got to travel around Storm Lake with Laura to businesses and see what sales people do. Without the sales people, the radio station would't be making money. Sales people have to use a little persuasion when asking for bigger deals towards there customers. It doesn't always work, but they try their hardest. They have to keep track of when the last add was run by the business, what days are available, when they want the add to end, ect. I personally do not like that end of the entire job. It was fun seeing what she does, and I enjoyed getting out of the building for awhile. We visited Hoffman's, Melanders, and Dairy Queen. It took about an hour to do all of it for driving and talking together. We also did one commercial recording and when we get back, all Laura has to do it hook her phone up to the computer and edit it.

Recording at Hoffman's.

Figuring out when to meet with their sales rep.

Selling an add and getting information that'll later be played this week.

Day 5

In the morning, I spent time with Matt and went over how he set's up his daily plan. He does a 5 minute set up for every hour, and he talked about how to manage time so everything stays on schedule. He also showed me his set up on the computer. Also, I learned Matt is one to improv his own things a lot. It's okay to add in your own touch to what you're going to say and have a feel for what you want to say. He doesn't like reading off scripts, but as long as he talks about what he's supposed to, it's cool! I like that idea because it's learning what works best for you.

Tammy and I setting up the sound and recording system on our own.

Also talking to Matt, I asked him question about college, if he didn't have this job where he would, go.. ect.. He told me that he simply couldn't picture himself anywhere else. He loves being here at the station, and enjoys it a lot. It's his life, and he lives it to the fullest. That's what I love hearing. When someone tells me they love their job so much, they can't find a better place. And for Matt, he didn't go to college for what he does, but said if you want a degree there are a few colleges in the broadcasting area you could go to. I enjoyed my morning with Matt and getting to know him even more.

I did the recording of the commercial with my voice and Tammy is editing it with some help from me.

Recording was really easy because we already spent a day doing it with Scott. It's not hard at all to edit and add music to it. It sounds pretty cool for our first attempting to recording a commercial. I really liked being in the studio alone and feel like a real broadcaster.

Tammy trying to figure out some editing stuff.

What our recording looked like in person.

Day 4

Today we got to spend more time in the broadcasting rooms. I spent most of my time with RyGuy on KAYL. Today he showed me a little bit about what they do for weather, and simply use the internet for all their information. It's nothing like I hoped for, but that's okay. Here is a video of me broadcasting live the weather report for the day. It's longer then what the video shows, but it was nice doing that. We  did have a small problem going live because he accidentally hit a wrong button and I had to do it again, but that's how it works. That good part is that no one heard me on the radio and didn't have to worry about me repeating what I said.

Again, today was just a busy day so we weren't able to spend much time with many people, but I did however get to enjoy watching Chris and Sandy do there morning show. It was fun and I loved seeing how they interact and yet get what they need said out there. It's important to give the people the news, but also to have fun with it and add that personal touch to it. Later this week we will go out on a sales pitch with a sales person and soon record our commercial when we have time.

I've also discovered, I don't like the business end at all. Natalie spoke about it again today, with the commercials and how that system works… Yeah, that isn't my favorite part of the entire ordeal, but that's where the money comes from.

Chris Bockman doing sports reports.

Day 3

Friday, we learned, is a very busy day here at the station. I've seen a lot of people come in and get in commercial recordings, I could hear someone record a school spotlight in one room, and then Scott (his last name escaped me) taught us a lot about recording commercials. Then we got to talk with Natalie a lot. Matt showed us how the soundboard and computers worked while going on air. And we also recorded a segment with Ryan Thompson that'll be playing during the girls half-time game tonight over the radio.

Before recording our segment.

We got to go into the recording room, and using two different computers, sound system, and sound board, we helped him record two commercials. It's a harder process with the system then what we have with garageband, but it has a lot more quality. It was interesting to see how the information is put in to find the commercial, and what needs to be put in for the commercial. Then we saw how he added better quality to his voice and music behind it as well.

Scott recording Mitch for a Rassmussen/Ford commercial.

Testing the volume and recording Scott.

When spending time with Natalie, we learned a lot about the business end of the station. She is in charge of creating logs, in voices, commercial ads, budgeting, and much more. She showed us the system she uses for logs and budgeting, and expelling, with the logs, how she uses a program to set up each hour. In that there are the announcements, commercials, and things like that. She prints it out as a small back up.

Natalie and Scott.

Day 2

We got to spend as much time as we wanted at the radio station, but Tammy and I worked together in creating a radio ad for Sporsters Bar and Grill. We have written a script and made a jingle. Tomorrow we will be working on recording the ad itself.

Me creating the script.

Playing with the sound board.

Jingle searching.

We were given a spreadsheet and layout of how to create an ad. We were given two minutes and were sort of underestimated in how well we could do it. We were able to write up a 60 second ad, and Matt read over it and said he was impressed. We have been searching for a jingle tune most of the time and creating that. We were given the chance to work in the studio and mess with the sound board and play with commercial jingles on the system. It was really run actually.

Day 1

Tammy Troxel and I were placed at the local radio station for our internship. There we are going to learn the ropes of everything, practice with the sound boards, make a commercial, go out with sales people, and even broadcast live. Today we both got to do a live broadcasting with Ryan Thompson on KKYL on an add and he did a little intro for us explaining why we were there.

Ryan Thompson

Matt Fisher

Matt gave us a tour of the building, and showed us where each person was stationed. While there today, we got to spend a little time with just about everyone in the building and here about what they did at the station. Throughout the next week and a half we will be spending a little time with everyone and experience what they do. Right now our first task is to make a commercial for a local business. I really enjoy the environment, and love the staff there even more.

P.S. I got Ryan Thompson to install Trivia Crack and he added me so we can play against each other. He said it was good waste of time while waiting to broadcast live between songs/ads even though he sucks at it.

Biography

I'm Angel Wagner. Graduating from Newell-Fonda. Yes, I simply know I will. I'm that confident. I'm active in my school. I'm in the following: Speech (Large Group and Individual), Student Council, NHS, FCCLA, Art Club, Silver Cord, Choir, and All School Play. I was also a soccer coach for 5 years over in Storm Lake. Some of my hobbies include photography, reading, poetry, free writing, hanging out with friends, and being adventurous out in the nature.

My futur plans include: Attending Kansas University, Go Jayhawks!, and getting my masters in Meteorology/Atmospheric science for 4 years. I might take classes to get a degree in photography, but that isn't my main priority right now. Later on, I plan on attending a bible college as well to better help my relationship with God and to gain more knowledge in biblical terms.

I'm currently working two jobs at a nursing home, and will have been there once I head off to college for over 2 years. I also worked at FHC, a home for handicapped and disabled children for a few months to help out the staff. I love people, and helping them; once again. I've also worked with the Strengthening Families Program through an ISU extension office.

I'm a very outgoing person, I'm not that shy, I'm known for being an open book. Other's needs come before my own in almost any case. I don't worry too much about myself right now, but I do when I need to. I simply love helping others in whatever situation it may be.