West Nile virus

On Thursday, May 21, my first news package is due and I am nervous. This is my first news package and having to shoot, interview and edit the package. I faced many challenges attempting to get the package done. I had dilemmas of finding the appropriate person to interview on West Nile virus and wondering if they would agree to do it. When I received the topic, I automatically thought about a health department. Therefore, I called all the health departments in Tallahassee, Fla. And finally reached someone. The communications person, Page Maloney, instantly called me back and wanted some details on my project to tell her staff. She explained to me that several people had workshops and meetings to attend but she would see if she could set up an interview. I became a little discouraged but I kept the faith and believed I would get what I needed. She told me to email her a few questions of what the interviewee could do to be prepared for the interview. She called me back that afternoon and said I had an interview the next morning. I was elated and grateful that they were able to help me. I know I have to work on a few things on my next packages, such as, B-roll sound, voice-overs, and shakiness with the camera. I was so happy to get my first news package done and thought the topic was much needed for people and informative.